Will Garrett

Sep 24, 2024 | altaonline.com | Will Garrett

I’m on the phone with Alta Journal’s digital editor, Beth Spotswood, before I begin my summer internship. Beth can tell I’m anxious and tries to soothe my nerves by saying, “This call is also to see if you’re a fun person.” She proceeds to tell me, with great energy, that she’s part of a “Diet Coke community.” I have no idea what that means, but I’m intrigued.

Sep 18, 2024 | altaonline.com | Will Garrett

PRICKLY PEARSThis content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Will Garrett, Alta Journal's 2024 summer intern, has written for Colorado College's Cipher magazine and the Catalyst newspaper.

Aug 30, 2024 | altaonline.com | Ajay Orona |Will Garrett |Elizabeth Casillas

1COLORED TELEVISION, BY DANZY SENNARiverhead BooksSenna’s fourth novel—the California Book Club’s September selection—revolves around Jane, a mixed-race writer and professor whose second novel isn’t working out. As her life slips increasingly out of control, she connects with a television producer and begins to develop a comedy series with parallels to her own life. Senna is brilliant at writing about characters in the middle, caught between their responsibilities and desires.

Jul 31, 2024 | altaonline.com | Jessica Blough |Ajay Orona |Will Garrett

1THE DIVIDE, BY MORGAN RICHTERKnopfIn the glitter of Los Angeles, Jenny St. John fades from breakout indie movie star to fake psychic making ends meet. But when the director of her film is murdered, she becomes involved in investigations, disappearances, and a murderer’s mysterious motives. Worse: Jenny looks just like his wife, the police’s prime suspect. Richter’s novel is a riveting ride.

Jun 24, 2024 | altaonline.com | Will Garrett

Alta Journal was recognized with 13 awards this year at the Los Angeles Press Club’s Southern California Journalism Awards, with five entries coming in first place. The event, now in its 66th year, was held Sunday evening at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. In top honors for criticism of books was Alta’s books editor, David L.