Randy Kraft’s OC Book Blog: “Death in Her Hands” by Otessa Moshfegh
Otessa Moshfegh writes mostly about seemingly ordinary people trapped in bizarre circumstances. ...
Laguna Beach Live! Takes the Music Outside
On Wednesday July 8, treasured local jazz pianist and composer, Ron Kobayashi, will take to the stage in downtown Laguna Beach on the...
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Randy Kraft’s OC Book Blog: “Unfinished Business” by Vivian Gornick
In Vivian Gornick's memoir, "Unfinished Business," a master reader-writer in late life revisits influential literature.
Signature Author Series Becomes a Virtual Reality
Laguna Beach Books launches a new virtual author event series. Hosted via the Zoom video/web conferencing application, featured authors...
Take a Break from Bad News – Read A Story
Without leaving home, go somewhere else. Most of us are stuck at home. Some are home schooling, bravo to all of you. Some are working from...
OC Dining Alternatives | Take-Out and Delivery Options
With the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, many Orange County restaurants have had to temporarily close their doors to the public, but people...
Randy Kraft’s OC Book Blog: Two Little Gems
Two little gems: Weather by Jenny Offill, published in February, and Artforum by César Aira, published in March.
OC Book Blog: “All My Puny Sorrows” by Miriam Toews
Miriam Toews' novel "All My Puny Sorrows" is the story of sisters trying to save each other.
Randy Kraft’s OC Book Blog: Hot Books for the New Year
A line-up of fine writers and provocative fiction, and a few non-fictions, coming your way.
Randy Kraft’s OC Book Blog: “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead” by Olga Tokjarczuk
The Polish writer/activist Olga Tokarczuk, winner of the 2019 Nobel prize for literature's novel is a remarkable work of fiction, as well...
