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Everett's novel James is a retelling of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. The prestigious literary prize also awards the best in non-fiction, poetry, translated literature and young people's literature. -
In her new cookbook, "Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom," chef and TV host Prue Leith reveals clever cooking tricks and shortcuts from her 65-year culinary career. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: dueling shows at Moxie Theatre, Dvořák meets Adès, Natalia Ventura, Marialena de la Hoz and more. -
Sometimes, the right book shows up just at the right time. Our book critic encountered two such books this week: Water, Water, by Billy Collins, and The Dog Who Followed the Moon, by James Norbury. -
Looking for that perfectly San Diego gift this season? These gift ideas feature locally crafted treasures and unforgettable experiences that highlight the city's vibrant arts and culture scene. -
Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new children's book, "Simone," his approach to memoir, speaking out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how climate catastrophes may force Americans to reframe their thinking on refugees. -
With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart. -
Since publishing Annihilation and the subsequent Southern Reach novels, VanderMeer has become a poster child for fiction confronting climate change. Now he's back with a highly anticipated prequel. -
This weekend in the arts: San Diego Opera revisits their first production; contemporary dance; abandoned buildings reimagined as lost souls; symphonic music inspired by a children's book; Adam Belt's light art; Día de Muertos theater, music, dance and more; plus live music picks. -
Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Alex's new memoir is Brothers.
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