Books

Lili Anolik turns a cache of letters between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz into a book about the unlikely friendship between two seminal L.A. writers before they went their separate ways.

Actor Keke Palmer, of ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ and ‘Nope’ fame, used to let other people control her story. No longer, as she explains in her new memoir ‘Master of Me.’

Rob Sheffield’s new book, ‘Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,’ looks at Taylor Swift’s impact on the music industry.

Taking inspiration from family tradition, Luis Jaramillo’s new novel, ‘The Witches of El Paso,’ tells the story of two women trying to escape challenging realities.

Growing up in Wales, Luke Evans never expected to become an action star. He wrote a memoir to show how he overcame personal struggles — and inspire others.

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Early fans were dismayed when R.E.M. became a massive major-label success. But author Peter Ames Carlin argues that the band retained its artistry even as its popularity surged.

With the publication of ‘Carson the Magnificent,’ late-night hosts past and present explain the enduring influence of ‘The Tonight Show’ host from 1962-1992

Among the similarities between Kamala Harris and my fictional president: Both are intensely qualified candidates for the highest office in the land.

Our highly curated lists of gift ideas are perfect for Angelenos with specific identities: L.A. devotees, hikers and walkers, gardeners, food lovers, book fans, those wanting special self-care experiences and more.

An amalgam of All Saints’ Day and Samhain that nearly coincides with election day, Halloween continues to encompass competing ideas of the otherworldly and in-between.

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.