Encinitas author tracks his ancestors across the American frontier in latest novel
David A. Jacinto will discuss the second book in his Courageous Series, "Where Eagles Fly...
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A fan of a good love story, bestselling author Nana Malone pens new novel featuring a Ghanaian heiress
“Gold Coast Dilemma,” features a young Black woman in publishing who successfully soldiers through battles...
Novelist Percival Everett and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the arts
Everett and another winner were fellows of the NEA, which is cutting back funding.
A wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
A wave of new — and, often, younger — owners have helped the community dramatically...
Picture ‘Abbott Elementary’ meets ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ but ‘a lot less crazy and rich,’ local author says of new romance novel
In “The Teacher’s Match,” a new romance novel by Kristi Hong, two teachers meet, feel...
Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions
Sales have surged to record highs since President Trump began his second term.
Dave Eggers on fighting book bans and ing democracy and indie bookstores
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author, publisher and literacy advocate will serve as ambassador for the 2025...
San Diego Book Crawl returns for 8th year with more locations
Created to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, the event will feature 14 local shops...
San Diego arts roundup: Rosin Box ready to empower female choreographers
Also this week: SACRA/PROFANA in concert, Playwrights Project onstage, Write Out Loud at an historic...
Episcopal bishop criticized by President Trump has a 2-book deal with young readers publisher
Both are based on the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde’s best-selling 'How We Learn to...
Hey readers: A new bookstore called Hey Books! is opening in downtown San Diego
Downtown's newest bookstore Hey Books! hopes to be a bookstore for everyone
Spring Arts Preview 2025: San Diego gave author Deborah Rudell the strength to make it through
The Normal Heights-based college professor has published a riveting memoir on trauma and shipbuilding
Spring Arts Preview 2025: Our top 10 books picks and events for the season
From local writers to bestselling authors, books are in bloom this season in San Diego,...
Former Meta official’s ‘explosive’ memoir about the social media giant to be published next week
The book promises to offer “shocking s of workplace harassment and misogyny."
Got a favorite public spot to visit in San Diego or Tijuana? Looking for a new one? It’s probably in this ‘book for locals, by locals’
As a kid growing up in Rancho Santa Fe, Megan Groth’s parents routinely took the...
From her family’s dining room table to documenting a Luiseño band’s path toward recognition in her book
In her 2024 book, “Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgement and the San Luis Rey Band...
Making a classic new again: How this San Diego publisher refreshed Jane Austen for her 250th birthday
This San Diego publisher of classic titles uses data and trendspotting to catch readers attention....
A mysterious town, secret medical experiments, and caring about each other
In her debut novel from 2020, author Megan Giddings writes about a young Black woman...
Essay: Looking back on 29 years of the nation’s greatest storytellers
Dean Nelson reflects on three decades of interviews with America's bestselling authors at his Writer's...
How George E. Johnson made millions in the hair care industry while following the Golden Rule
The founder of Johnson Products Co., as he insists in his new memoir, “Afro Sheen:...
‘The Secret History of the Rape Kit’ reveals how one woman changed forensics, then disappeared.
Journalist Pagan Kennedy tells the story of Marty Goddard who created the rape kit but...
San Diego arts roundup: Author Fran Lebowitz brings her wry quips to San Diego
Also this week, CCAE Theatrical takes 'Curious Incident' on the road, the Holo Holo Music...
A guide to Southern California’s 80 independent bookstores
I wanted to put together a quick list of Southern California independent bookstores. But I...
San Diego library’s winter reading challenge is all about finding the inventor within
The challenge runs through Jan. 31 and invites participants of all ages to read books...
2025 preview: San Diego authors and book events to read about in the new year
Look for new books from these authors with local connections: Sash Bischoff, Susan Meissner, Matt...
Year in review: Local authors, indie bookstores and zines flourished in 2024
From local influencers giving back to new novels from local authors, these were the writers,...
He smuggled drugs, became a Brown Beret and focused his later years on mental health and jobs
In “Border Crossings,” Juan Medina tells the partly autobiographical story of growing up in San...
Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81
Friend and author Renée Watson confirmed Giovanni died Monday with her lifelong partner Virginia Fowler...
She nearly died, four times. It taught her a lot about life and she shares those lessons in her book, ‘STATIC’
Four times, Salima Witt has come close to dying. It would be nearly impossible to...
San Diego writer fits life and death into 41 words with winning matchbook story
Echo Guernsey was named the Library Shop SD's newest winner of the Matchbook Story Contest
Author finds deep and disturbing history of violence against Native American women in ‘Searching for Savanna’
The story of what happened to Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind is both uniquely hers, and one shared...
Journalist Sebastian Junger reports live from the brink of death
The veteran journalist will discuss his book about surviving a near-fatal aneurysm on Nov. 19...
Language, literature, laughs in new book about American history by linguist Richard Lederer
Columnist, author, and linguist Richard Lederer spent about six months writing his latest book, “American...
Arts and Culture Newsletter: San Diego Asian Film Festival marks 25th year
Also this week, a Joan Rivers play at South Coast Rep, Kirk Franklin's Reunion Tour,...
The matchbook challenge: Write a story that is short on words, big on creativity
The Library Shop SD's quirky annual contest is back and accepting entries through Nov. 15
10 new cookbooks to inspire delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner meals
Hungry for some delicious recipes? We found 10 new books with food ideas we want...
Book review: New novel about Oscar Wilde offers an alternative ending to his story
Author Louis Bayard will discuss the book in a free Zoom event Thursday hosted by...
Han Kang wins the Nobel Prize for literature. She’s the first South Korean to do so
Han is the first South Korean writer to win the Nobel literature prize. She also...
Arts & Culture Newsletter: San Diego International Film Fest returns
Also this week, a Latino storytelling festival, Soulkiss Theater's '2 Rappers, 2 Plays,' Art of...
In ‘The Art of Power,’ Nancy Pelosi knocks Trump but pleads for decency
The former U.S. Speaker of the House will talk about her book at the Balboa...
Arts and Culture Newsletter: Latinx New Play Festival opens Friday in La Jolla
Also this week, Jerry Seinfeld, the 'Little Women' musical, author Malcolm Gladwell and Cake at...
Get them on the shelves and keep them there. Advocates continue to fight against book bans
Censorship doesn’t always have to be loud, like a towering plume of smoke from a...
San Diego author gives new, expansive main character energy with novel ‘Because Fat Girl’
Lauren Marie Fleming is the author of "Because Fat Girl," a contemporary romantic fiction story...
Kenny G, the smooth-jazz king, is in on the joke
The famed saxophone player, and now memoirist, is on a book tour that arrives Oct....
Banned Books Week starts with mixed messages as reports show challenges both up and down
Challenges have surged to record highs over the past few years, and the 2024 totals...
Ecological destruction along California’s coast fuels horror in ‘The Deading’
Nicholas Belardes draws on his years growing up on California's Central Coast for his debut...
In new essay collection, California writers examine their state through a personal lens
One of the book's 24 stories by Wendy Cheng recalls her complicated childhood as an...
2024 Fall Arts Preview: Here are the 60 best concerts, theater, other arts events this season in San Diego
From music and dance to books, visual art and stage, here are the best things...
Fall Arts Preview 2024: Our top book picks for the season
From visits from bestselling authors to exciting new local releases, autumn is filled with excitement...
Fall Arts Preview 2024: Medical background was Elizabeth DeLozier’s guide for debut novel
A physical therapist by profession, the North Park resident's historical fiction book is about...
TJ Klune says ‘Calvin & Hobbes’ inspired a ‘Somewhere Beyond the Sea’ character
The author, whose new novel is a sequel to 'The House in the Cerulean Sea,'...
San Diego’s Tribal Streetwear focus of new book that looks at its impact and legacy
'Tribal and the Cultural Legacy of Streetwear,' edited by San Diegan G. James Daichendt, is...
In ‘Please Come to Boston,’ author Gary Goldstein puts his protagonist on a path to self-discovery
For his third novel, Los Angeles-based author goes back to his college years for inspiration
North Park author’s debut novel explores wrestler’s struggle with hope, loss, life and death
Steve Schlam's 'The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane' is about a 607-pound wrestler facing in his...
Revisiting the cop shooting that ripped the seams of race relations in San Diego
"Reap the Whirlwind," a new book, recounts the case of Sagon Penn, a young Black...
Review: Old Globe’s ‘Holmes’ update a funny, fashionable take on literary classic
The Balboa Park theater is presenting the San Diego premiere of Kate Hamill's contemporary and...
San Diego’s Meet Cute riding the wave of popularity for romance bookstores
Meet Cute Romance Bookshop is among an increasing number of romance genre stores popping up...
Arts and Culture Newsletter: San Diego Paralympian profiled in ‘Power of Sports’ documentary
Also this week, a book on the Sagon Penn case, the Midway Museum's 20 millionth...
Memoir dives deep into the science of sharks
'Sharks Don't Sink' author Jasmin Graham will discuss her research in La Jolla next week
Legendary player Jack Givens and San Diego author Doug Brunk on Givens’ life in Kentucky basketball and beyond
Local author Doug Brunk and basketball player Jack Givens set to make Warwick's appearance to...
Arts and Culture Newsletter: SDMA opens ‘American Agitator’ exhibition
SDMA opens 'American Agitator,' 'Batman' screening, Cracker, Lea Salonga, Mel Brooks and 'Blazing Saddles,' Comic-Con...
Comic-Con: 13 things to see or do this week at Comic-Con
We did a deep dive into the Comic-Con schedule to pick some offerings that appealed...
What ‘Bright Sword’ author Lev Grossman loves about Comic-Con
Best known for "The Magicians," the Brooklyn-based writer is a featured speaker at this weekend's...
San Diego of the ’50s-’70s is the home for retiree’s new short story collection
San Diego native Joe Cabaniss has just published his debut novel, a collection of short...
Comic-Con 2024: 26 things you need to know
The county's largest convention arrives Wednesday with thousands of events, exhibitors, appearances and vendors. Here...
S.D. Arts and Culture Newsletter: Oceanside singer Lea Love s Holo Holo fest
Also this week: The Beat Farmers tribute, T. Jefferson Parker's new book, violinist Geneva Lewis,...
Joyce Maynard got letters after her last book. So she wrote a sequel
Maynard's new book picks up the story of Eleanor, a New Hampshire wife and mother,...
Fantasy novelist Tomi Adeyemi to speak in San Diego next week
The Nigerian-American author will discuss her latest novel "Children of Anguish and Anarchy" at Mysterious...
Why Maisie Dobbs author Jacqueline Winspear says it’s time to end the series
Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs novels immerse you so deeply into 20th-century British life that you...
San Diego author explores love, family, mental health in latest novel
Her mother doesn’t understand her change in hairstyle. She wants to be there for her...
Investigative reporter takes deep look into ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal. ‘The skeletons are in this book.’
Craig Whitlock can still the moment he first heard about "Fat Leonard." He was...
‘A sense of calm’: Amy Tan’s writing and illustrations soar in new book about birds
Most of the drawings in Amy Tan’s unusual and rewarding new book, "The Backyard Bird...
Local novelist, 76, turns her experience as a Latin American and Spanish art dealer into thrillers
For more than 20 years, Linda Moore ran a well-reviewed San Diego art gallery that...
More than ghosts and goblins, blood and gore, horror writers and fans get ready for StokerCon in San Diego
Kristina Grifantini, who writes fiction under the name KC Grifant, found inspiration for her debut...
UCLA professor tells story of ‘foot soldiers’ in human smuggling across the border in new book
Researcher and professor Jason De León wanted to tell a different story about human smuggling...
Travel writer explores ‘Beer Hiking’ in Southern California
When a publisher suggested Johanna Flashman write a book on outdoor treks that lead to...
A love of reading, fixation with San Diego Chicano history, leads to debut children’s book
Growing up in National City meant that children’s book author María Dolores Águila was never...
High suspense: 5 questions with the Encinitas author of ‘Matterhorn’
You could say former stockbroker-turned-spy-thriller author Christopher Reich knows how to make a killing.Since leaving...
It’s time to brush up your Shakespeare
Little information about William Shakespeare’s personal life is available, but from municipal records we can...
San Diego Book Crawl returning with new shuttle for tour of local independent bookstores
In a time of AI girlfriends, deepfake videos and 3D printed rockets, a product made...
Late start was a great start for these Southern California artists and authors
Many artists and authors discovered their hidden talents in their childhood or their teens. But...
San Diego veterinarian and author pens children’s book about America’s first female animal doctor
Animals and books—it’s probably safe to say Jacqueline Johnson loves them equally. As a kid,...
Famed San Diego author Don Winslow ready to trade his pen for a protest sign
Like the cops, crooks and gangland toughs who populate his books, Julian resident Don Winslow...
San Diego Writers Festival to host film director Ed Zwick, whose new Hollywood memoir tells all
On a recent Friday night, Jim Belushi walked into a high-rise apartment in Chicago and...
Vernor Vinge, visionary sci-fi author who helped foretell the rise of internet and AI, dies in La Jolla at 79
Vernor Vinge, the San Diego State University professor whose award-winning science fiction novels helped foretell...
A book celebrates James Foley and confronts a man involved in his murder
Among the scattered notes taped to the door of the Irish author Colum McCann’s home...
Spring arts preview 2024: Our top 10 book picks and events for the season
Of all the seasons, the spring is prime time for new book releases. Publishers often...
Spring arts preview 2024: Author Courtney Deane’s debut offers hope to those tired of hopelessly romantic novels
On the surface, it seemed entirely fitting to be interviewing Courtney Deane on Valentine’s Day....
The enduring legacy of Robert Frost
A Sesquicentennial Celebration of poet Robert Frost’s birth is coming to San Diego on Wednesday,...
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Filipinx feminism and activism, revisited and expanded in ‘Closer to Liberation’
The first time these friends read a piece in which a Filipina American scholar was...
In ‘After Annie,’ Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shows how a family recovers from monumental loss
Anna Quindlen knows what she’s doing. So there’s really no need to play Sigmund Freud...
Nation’s top poets to converge at Robert Frost Sesquicentennial conference in San Diego
For many Americans, the poetry of Robert Frost conjures images of bucolic life in New...
Author and scholar to discuss racist roots of ‘obesity epidemic’ at San Diego library
In her 2019 book, “Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia,” Sabrina...
UCSD professor emeritus Quincy Troupe reflects on Miles Davis, poetry and more
Back in the 1980s, Spin magazine asked Quincy Troupe who he'd like to write about...
A searching debut novel about a California community changed by wildfire
In her bracing debut novel, “A Fire So Wild,” Sarah Ruiz-Grossman chronicles a community in...
‘Burn Book’ torches tech titans in veteran reporter’s tale of love and loathing in Silicon Valley
Technology is so pervasive and invasive that it's polarizing people, producing feelings of love and...
A vibrant Afro-Mexican community has always been in Mexico, their country is finally catching up
It could be called a revelatory moment, learning about the presence, history, and culture of...
Author Elizabeth Gilbert to kick off San Diego’s Writer’s Symposium by the Sea
When we think of a writer, most of us will envision a solitary figure at...
Why Kristin Hannah decided to write about Vietnam War nurses in ‘The Women’
The idea to write about nurses in combat zones in the Vietnam War came easy,...
Bestselling historical novelists team up as co-authors on ‘The Phoenix Crown’
Seven years ago, bestselling novelists Kate Quinn and Janie Chang met at a historical fiction...