Tree Book Author Schedules Talks
Gil Thibault, Laguna Beach resident and newly minted author of the children’s educational book “Bristlecone Pine Tree, The World’s Oldest-Known Living Tree,” will be...
Laguna Beach Books Announces Two October Events
Elizabeth Strout, author of “Olive, Again”—sequel to “Olive Kitteridge”—will be at the Women’s Club of Laguna Beach, 286 St. Ann’s Drive, from noon to...
Poet Laureate Begins Poetry Showcase
Poets Kathryn Nuernberger and Noah Blaustein join Kate Buckley, Laguna Beach’s inaugural poet laureate, at a 7:30 p.m. reading Tuesday, July 18, at The...
Local Author Introduces Latest Novel
Local Laguna author Kaira Rouda will be at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway, at 5 p.m. Sunday Sept. 17, to talk about...
The Write Stuff 3/15/13
Book Club Takes on a Sobering Topic
Laguna Beach Book’s March book club at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, discusses “A Death in the Family”...
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...
New Book Celebrates Artist David Solomon
“David Solomon: 50 Years an Artist,” written by his daughter, Gaylen Solomon Corbett, is an illustrated chronicle of the plein air painter’s life, starting...
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,...
Prison Psychiatrist Shares Life Experiences
Local author Dr. Edward Kaufman will discuss ‘Tales of a Prison Psychiatrist: 50 Years of Criminalization of the Mentally Ill and Addicted,” at 5...
Surfers Share Their Exploits
Laguna Beach resident Kevin Naughton and Craig Peterson, co-authors of the newly released photo journal, “Search for the Perfect Wave,” will share stories of...
Travel Writer’s Exploits Re-examined
A new book by R. Scott Williams about Richard Halliburton, the famous adventurer who completed his dream home in 1938, a modern structure known...
Author Adds Literature to Montage’s Amenities
The Montage resort adds a literary component to their children’s activities program with the addition of Brad Meltzer’s book series, Ordinary People Change the...
The Write Stuff
Author’s Tale Examines Racism and Adoption
By Robin Pierson, Special to the Independent
Corie Skolnick starts her novel “Orfan” by foisting heart-breaking bad luck onto an...
Laguna Author Releases Children’s Book
Laguna local Debby Bowes recently released a children’s book, “Rinnie the Weasel,” about a rascally weasel who does naughty things which shock his animal...
Local Author Shares Unconventional Wisdom
“Breaking Blame” is a combination memoir and “self-healing” book written by Dave Schroeder, based on his 50-year career as a medical doctor specializing in...