Quick Take: The Aylesford Skull by James P. Blaylock
Kidnappers, hunchbacked vivisectionists, elves – they're all in there
Los Angeles Will Soon Scrap Late Fees for Overdue Library Books
It’s part of an effort to make libraries more accessible for all Angelenos
Hunter S. Thompson Gets Weird in Hawaii
The Curse of Lono, his mad rant from the coast of Kona, is finally back in print
CityDig: Find Your Way Around Raymond Chandler’s Smoggy, Sultry Los Angeles
This 1987 map investigates the settings of some of the best detective novels in literature
Building L.A.: Architect John Parkinson’s Influence On Los Angeles’ Landscape
In his new book, author Stephen Gee commemorates the life and works of John Parkinson, who designed more landmark buildings in Los Angeles than any other architect (living or dead)
A Few Minutes With Vampire Chronicles Author Anne Rice
The New Orleans native has plenty of love for Los Angeles
Battle of the BDSM Novels: Master of O vs. Fifty Shades of Grey
Before there was Christian and Ana, there was the Story of O. Author Ernest Greene reimagines the bondage classic from the other side of the whip
Now Read This: The Week’s Best New Books, March 13th Edition
Four must-read titles hitting bookshelves this week
Ozomatli Composes Ode to Reading
The eclectic L.A. party band just released a new music video to promote the L.A. Public Library’s Summer Fun clubs for kids
These Photos Will Transport You to a Neon-Soaked 1930s Hollywood
If Google Street View existed in the Art Deco era, Hollywood Boulevard would have looked like this