30 book recommendations from 30 people at the 30th Festival of Books

April 27, 2025 8:39 AM PT

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The L.A. Times returned to USC for its 30th annual Festival of Books. Bookworm correspondent @bexcastillo stopped by to chat with some people and find out what people are reading.

Got any must-read recommendations? Let us know in the comments.

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Rebecca Castillo

Rebecca Castillo is a video creator and special projects lead for Los Angeles Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC.