I have always been a fan of T.C. Boyle. Greasy Lake is probably the only book from my required high school reading list that is still in my library. I was excited to hear his latest book was about territory near and dear to my heart – California’s Channel Islands National Park. His latest novel is based on recent events on the islands and the controversy surrounding the killing of feral pigs. I am sure it will be another great read. Here is a video of T.C. Boyle discussing his experience on Santa Cruz Island while researching his novel; it has great photos and video footage of the islands.
There are a few more books that you might want to pick up if you are planning a trip to California’s Channel Islands.
1) When the Killings Done by T.C. Boyle
2) Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O’Dell
3) Diary of a Sea Captains Wife: Tales of Santa Cruz Island by Margaret Eaton
4) Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana, Jr.
Please add any other suggestions in the comment section below or just share your thoughts.
