Local Writer Revisits Past Works
Local writer and activist Arnold Hano officially launches the reissue of three of his early novels in an omnibus titled “3 Steps To Hell”...
National Pastime Steps Into the Literary Line-up
Former Los Angeles Times reporter and author Terry McDermott discusses his new book, “Off Speed: Baseball, Pitching, and the Art of Deception” at 4...
Local Author Publishes Third Book
“The Hidden Lives of Librarians,” a novel by local author and community activist Bette Anderson, has recently been published by Publish Americas. The story...
Attorney, Actor, Author Appears at Book Store
Former attorney Matthew Arkin, a critically acclaimed actor and acting teacher with 45 years of theatrical experience, discusses his novel, “In the Country of...
Hills to Discuss Book on Citizenship
Local resident Howard Hills will discuss his new book, “Citizens Without a State,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at Laguna Beach Books,...
The Write Stuff
Book Club Signs Up for ‘The Hunger Games’
A discussion group about “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, at...
Stahl on Grand-parenting and Journalism
By Cassandra Reinhart, Special to the Independent
Veteran broadcast journalist Lesley Stahl, a White House correspondent for CBS News during three presidencies and a 25-year...
Cookbook Author Tries Out Another Recipe
Sara Forte, a food blogger and author of “The Sprouted Kitchen,” introduces her new book, “The Sprouted Kitchen Bowl and Spoon,” at 6 p.m....
Erudite Pair Discover Pop Fiction
Retired UC Irvine faculty members and Laguna Beach residents Margot Norris and her husband, Rowland Davis, teamed up five years ago to write mysteries...
Holiday Digest
The Laguna Beach Independent is proud to once again partner with the Third Street Writers, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting writing and literary...
Weber Surfs Into History Books
The much-anticipated biography of flamboyant surfing legend Dewey Weber (1938-1993) is the inspiration for an exhibition that will open to the public Sunday, Sept....
Local Author Tackles Adversity Head On
At nearly 80, Laguna Beach resident Gene Nalbandian’s experiences range from starting his own business to a stint as a player for the Chicago...
Book on Laughter Yoga Goes Beyond Smirks
Jeffrey Briar, founder of Laguna Laughter Club, and the Laughter Yoga Institute has written a guidebook entitled “The Laughter Yoga Book.”
It covers the history...
Store Hosts Book Award Winner
Tim Wirkus, winner of the 2013 Quarterly West novella contest, will discuss and sign his debut novel, “City of Brick and Shadow,” at 6...
The Write Stuff 6/14/13
Fabulous, 60 and Loving it
Laguna Beach resident Sam Dawson makes an appearance at 1 p.m. at the local library, Friday, June 21, to talk...