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UCLA Will Host Fifteenth LA Times Festival of Books
Book worms unite this weekend for one of the largest literary events in the U.S.Read more...
Ray Bradbury: Why He Likes Bo Derek But Hates Computers
WATCH: The renown author of Fahrenheit 451 speaks freely about things that get him hot under the collar. Read more...
ALOUD Series Brings Luminaries To Library Panel
The author of the new book "Parallel Play," Tim Page, discussed how difficult social situations are for him and why he is drawn toward friendships with strong women.Read more...
Godmother Of Punk Reads From Chapters Of Her Life
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Patti Smith read excerpts from her new book and took fans through a whirlwind tour of her rocker life at a West Hollywood bookstore Friday night.Read more...
From Mariachis To New Wave Punk: A Look At Mexican-American Music In L.A.
A good history book never gets old: Over 300 years of Chicano music history are covered in Steven Loza's 1993 book, Barrio Rhythm. Read more...
PostSecret Wants To Know What You Are Hiding
The creator of the blog discusses making his living out of other people's hidden truths. Read more...
Dim Sum With Mark Kleiman
A meal and conversation with author and blogger Mark Kleiman roams from Machiavelli to why Polaroid failed.Read more...
The Connection Between Science And Art
Author K.C. Cole talks about her new book, 'Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens.'Read more...
A Look At L.A. In The Roaring '20s
In 'A Bright and Guilty Place,' Brit author Richard Rayner uses the lives of a lawyer and a crime-scene investigator to explore a murder case that once captivated the city. Read more...
Chuck Klosterman's Book Finds Meaning In Pop Culture Madness - And New Popularity
Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs shows Klosterman at his wacky, rambling best. But readers be warned: It is not for the timid.Read more...
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