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.
Randy Kraft’s OC Book Blog: “The Sun Collective” by Charles Baxter
Like a spool of yarn, of many colors, The Sun Collective reveals in strands, a bit at a time, and takes the reader along, although I cannot...
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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...
Seasonal Fun at Winter Fest OC
From snow play to dazzling light displays, carnival rides and Santa sightings, the event captures the magic of the season. By Katherine...
