Literature

What’s There, Here

Picture the entire East Coast as one state, John Freeman says. That might give an idea of the multi-habitat, multicultural, multi-political jigsaw puzzle that is California.

Magical Mayhem

Liz Shipton’s Dot Slash Magic bursts onto the scene as an urban fantasy that speaks directly to our moment—brilliant, timely and impossible to ignore.

Circle of Power

While the solo work of being a writer can be invigorating, Najarro wants potential attendees and future Círculo members to know the next process, publishing, doesn’t have to be so lonely.

Conspiracy of One

Robert Anton Wilson’s accolades are eccentric—he’s an iconic countercultural hero, remembered for his promotion of Discordian philosophies...

More Moore, Please

Christopher Moore is one of America’s not-sung-enough, top-tier “absurdist fiction” writers. It’s time for Moore to take the heavyweight title.

Shining a Light

The idea that “trans people just showed up” is a lie that keeps getting pushed—not only by the right wing, but also by voices...

Aloha with a Twist

With characteristic spunk, veteran mystery ace Leslie Karst has dashed off the second book in her new Hawai’ian Island-based series, Waters of Destruction. Natural...

Modern Bestiary

Neko Case will be in Santa Cruz on Saturday to read from her memoir: “I love the staff at the Rio Theater. It’s a home away from home.”

Hidden Treasure

As a comic who’s just read Kira Jane Buxton’s new book, Tartufo, I have to say the woman is funny as ... I know, such language, it’s terrible.

Man of Mysteries

Part Raymond Chandler, part Christopher Moore, a Whiskey Leavins book is for fans of dry—and dirty—humor.

Word Play

Such a pleasure it is to savor Gary Young’s poems that one scarcely minds not entirely knowing how they cast their spell.

Paranormal Heart

The Sun-Greeters, a paranormal tale of love, devotion and discovery, is set amidst the enthralling environs of UCSC. The story follows Jules, a freshman who dies in a fall from Tree 9.