Tessa Reeg

Magical realism gets a spotlight as Maya Johnson shares what she’s been reading.

When evacuating from a fire turns into a remake of “Monty Python.”

Exciting events coming out of UCSB, as well as an amazing memoir by a S.B. author and two mystery novels.

Leslie Dinaberg brings us a spotlight of author Elizabeth Strout; plus, a new collaboration with William Morrow.

Richelle Boyd takes us for a ride through Suzanne Collins’s 'Hunger Games' series.

Historical fiction by area authors and a contemporary literary roller-coaster.

Sarah Sinclair shares a roundup of charming books for kids.

News reporter Callie Fausey shares her favorite retellings of classic Greek myths.

Brandi Rivera details her thoughts on the works of Kristin Hannah, and Richelle Boyd spotlights a Ventura author’s debut.

This week’s reads range from a Pulitzer Prize winning author to a slice of Santa Barbara history.