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When it comes to the writer Philip Roth, there are two camps: those who dismiss him as a sex-obsessed east coast Jewish highbrow, and those...

Otessa Moshfegh writes mostly about seemingly ordinary people trapped in bizarre circumstances. ...

In Vivian Gornick's memoir, "Unfinished Business," a master reader-writer in late life revisits influential literature.

Laguna Beach Books launches a new virtual author event series. Hosted via the Zoom video/web conferencing application, featured authors...

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...

With the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, many Orange County restaurants have had to temporarily close their doors to the public, but people...

Two little gems: Weather by Jenny Offill, published in February, and Artforum by César Aira, published in March.

Miriam Toews' novel "All My Puny Sorrows" is the story of sisters trying to save each other.

A line-up of fine writers and provocative fiction, and a few non-fictions, coming your way.

The Polish writer/activist Olga Tokarczuk, winner of the 2019 Nobel prize for literature's novel is a remarkable work of fiction, as well...

From snow play to dazzling light displays, carnival rides and Santa sightings, the event captures the magic of the season. By Katherine...

Laguna Beach Books and Young Company are sponsoring a Book Drive though Dec. 21, 2019.

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