Books

Photo of Deanne Stillman by Cat Gwynn This event was scheduled April 9, 2024. Join SLO NightWriters for a special evening on April 9 featuring a conversation with critically acclaimed…

Author and cartoonist Leigh Rubin will serve as the keynote speaker for the 40th annual Central Coast Writers Conference, scheduled for October 5 at Cuesta College. Social media and writing…

Thanks to two local benefactors, the SLO County Library Foundation has announced a donation of $119,525 to benefit children and adults who visit any of the County of San Luis…

San Luis Obispo resident Lisa Guy is the author of an exciting new book, Pearls: Parenting Practices Relayed Through Stories, Illustrations, Affirmations, Poems, and Quotes. I recently interviewed Guy on KCBX…

If you grew up in Chicago, as I did, and if you’re passionate about movies, as I am, then you certainly know the names Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. And…

This event was scheduled December 9-10, 2023. Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library are holding a Holiday Book Sale for two days only, Saturday and Sunday December 9-10 from…

Halloween is upon us. Prepare to be assaulted by all kinds of vampires, werewolves, and other ghost-like creatures that cloves of garlic, religious crosses, and even silver bullets aren’t likely…

Many of us first came across King Harris while he was the anchor and news director at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara. He became more of a local San Luis Obispo…

Julia Morgan died an unknown architect in 1957. And although her professional work included more than 500 diverse projects—mostly in California—Morgan did not welcome accolades or publications focusing on her…

A book of stories, essays, anecdotes, and observations from a Central Coast journalist who chronicled the stories of all kinds of folks from all walks of life is now available…