All Booked | Notable Novellas
Emily Vesper brings us three novellas with rich inner worlds to broaden your reading horizons.
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Emily Vesper brings us three novellas with rich inner worlds to broaden your reading horizons.
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A spotlight on the three darkly enigmatic novels of Gillian Flynn.
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Tiana Molony takes us through the glamorous whirlwind of Eve Babitz’s 'Slow Days, Fast Company'.
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Tessa takes a trip to the Museum of Natural History’s newly reopened library, and Emily Vesper spotlights a recent release on climate change.
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Ryan P. Cruz showcases some of the current literary talent from Poland, Japan, and Mexico with these translated works.
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Ella Heydenfeldt delves into the world of today’s hottest fantasy series — and why they’re more relevant than you may be inclined to believe.
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Richelle Boyd dives into the book series behind the wildly popular TV show 'Heated Rivalry.'
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Tiana Molony serves up an in-depth review of 'Stoner' by John Williams.
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Start 2026 off with these light, fun reads that include tennis trickery, Millennial humor, and adorable cats.
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The 'Indy' staff sounds off about the books our Editor-in-Chief gifted us for Christmas.
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From strippers to strawberries to serial killers, our Copy Chief has covered a wide array of topics this year.
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A roundup of books — from children’s stories to poetry to true crime to home decor — to gift to the different readers on your list!
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Talking with prosecutor Thien Ho about his recent book about the infamous Golden State Killer.
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The original version of this newsletter was sent out on Tuesday, December 2. Sign up for All Booked, our bi-monthly
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Gainey Vineyard’s first annual Autumn Harvest Dinner is a feast for the senses.
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Three memoirs by women that take us for a ride through the highs and lows of show business.
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Richelle Boyd brings us a collection of mysteries to curl up with this November.
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No, these aren’t self-help books; here are three novels that may encourage you to look at things a little differently.
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The original version of this newsletter was sent out on Tuesday, October 7. Sign up for All Booked, our bi-monthly
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Ella Heydenfeldt shines a Hollywood-sized spotlight on the glamorous universe of author Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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National Relaxation Day is a holiday we can all cheer(s) for!
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Richelle Boyd brings us three books with spectacular female characters and Tessa spotlights area author Linda Allen Blue.
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Magical realism gets a spotlight as Maya Johnson shares what she’s been reading.
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Tessa shares an area author’s memoir, and Brandi Rivera brings us a collection of both her and her son’s summer reads.
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When evacuating from a fire turns into a remake of “Monty Python.”
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Exciting events coming out of UCSB, as well as an amazing memoir by a S.B. author and two mystery novels.
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Leslie Dinaberg brings us a spotlight of author Elizabeth Strout; plus, a new collaboration with William Morrow.
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A collection of books, new and old, to charm both children and the adults who read to them.
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Christina McDermott brings us a collection of sci-fi, including two graphic novels, that explore both time travel and the limits of the universe.
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Richelle Boyd takes us for a ride through Suzanne Collins’s 'Hunger Games' series.
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Historical fiction by area authors and a contemporary literary roller-coaster.
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Sarah Sinclair shares a roundup of charming books for kids.
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News reporter Callie Fausey shares her favorite retellings of classic Greek myths.
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Brandi Rivera details her thoughts on the works of Kristin Hannah, and Richelle Boyd spotlights a Ventura author’s debut.
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This week’s reads range from a Pulitzer Prize winning author to a slice of Santa Barbara history.
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UCSB grad Aimee Bushong’s Memoir "Rock ’n’ Pole" brings real-life experiences to the page.
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Richelle Boyd brings us a collection of female-led stories with high stakes and shocking twists.
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A few poetry collections to kick off the new year of reading.
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Three books by authors with Santa Barbara ties that impressed me this year.
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