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. ...
OC Book Blog: 2021—Post-Pandemic Pairs
I am discovering novels that seem to go together – not so much in content, rather in style or thematic. ...
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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...
