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Laguna Beach is again the setting for a local author’s tale of crime and intrigue. This time it’s Dennis Lockwood, Laguna Beach resident and one of the founding members of the Third Street Writers Group, whose debut novel “Duality,” was recently published and is now available on...

Laguna Beach High School alum Georgeanne Brennan will discuss her new book, “My Culinary Journey: Food and Fêtes of Provence,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway.    The new book, Brennan continues her memoir of living in France, raising goats...

Author Jessica Buchleitner discusses her work, “50 Women, Book One,” from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Susi Q Center, 380 Third St. “I quickly learned that most women, no matter which country they were from or ethnic background they represented, shared similar...

  By Robin Pierson, Special to the Independent “My Baby Rhinos” tells how two baby rhinos in Africa, orphaned by poachers, broke open the heart of a girl from Laguna Beach. When that teenager returned home, the book tells how the girl raised money for the care and protection...

Laguna Beach Third Street Writers invite all to an open reading event from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Healy House, on the Sawdust Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Celebrate Halloween with hair-raising, seasonal stories and poems written by local writers.   Witte...

Local surgeon Dr. John West has written, “Prevent Survive Thrive: Every Woman’s Guide to Optimal Breast Care” and will discuss the work at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway. The question patients most often ask is “what would you tell me to do if...

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 Cubs. The descendant of Armenian Genocide survivors, Nalabandian’s first book, “Lamentations of a Dad: How Takeaways Led...

To celebrate its 10th year in business, Laguna Beach Books hosts its own anniversary party at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, and invites attendance by readers, authors and fans alike. Drinks, homemade food, special discounts and a raffle will be available throughout the evening at...

In his latest book, “Dropping the Struggle – 7 Ways to Love the Life You Have,” author Roger Housden explores the root causes of suffering and how to diminish them. “Suffering comes from wanting things to be different than they are,” said Housden, whose previous works include the...

Bestselling author Michelle Gable, who has written a second novel, “I’ll See You in Paris,” visits the Festival of Arts at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. In her debut work, “A Paris Apartment,” Gable, of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, fictionalized the true story of a French courtesan and the...

The latest work by writer Steve Hely, known as a television producer of shows such as the “Late Show with David Letterman,” and “The Office,” documents his nomadic journey from Los Angeles to Patagonia. Hely joins the Festival of Arts’ Books and Brunch series at 11:30 a.m....

Local psychologist and psychoanalyst Christal Daehnert, will appear at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway on Sunday, June 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. with her illustrator, Christen Phillips to discuss their book, “Kelly Finds a Way.” The character Kelly falls inside her mother’s...

Dana Point author Kim Hooper will talk about her latest book, “People Who Knew Me,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 at, Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway. Hooper’s protagonist must confront her past in order to secure the future of her daughter. Poets Read Their Winning...

Bestselling Author John Hart Returns Author John Hart will be discussing his latest book, “Redemption Road” with radio host Marrie Stone at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway. The literary thriller brims with tension, secrets, and betrayal....

Writer Randy Kraft will discuss her newest book, “Signs of Life,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway. “Signs of Life” is about love, loss, friendship, secrets, the right to die and the right to choose how to live. Kraft first wrote the book...