Tag: Books
In the Current Political Moment, Richard Wagner’s Influence Is More Relevant—and Problematic—Than Ever
If we can't morally reconcile art’s aesthetics, then is the art actually great?
Books Bound in Human Skin Aren’t Fiction and a UCLA Librarian Has the Whole Story
"Anthropodermic" books might sound like the stuff of horror movies, but Megan Rosenbloom researched their very real history for the new book 'Dark Archives'
Lit World Wunderkind Bryan Washington Has a Knack for Writing Unconventional Characters
In his new novel 'Memorial,' the Houston-based author set out to put fictional characters in situations he'd never seen them in before
Netflix and Chilled: Wine Pairings to Go with Your Favorite TV Shows
These vino recommendations from the new book 'Big Macs & Burgundy' make a night on the couch just a little tastier
A Second–and Final–Kobe Bryant ‘Epoca’ Novel Will Hit Shelves in December
Vanessa Bryant announced the forthcoming 'Epoca: The River of Sand' will be the last installment in the series Kobe created
The Forgotten History of Bunker Hill, an L.A. Neighborhood That Was All but Erased
A peek at fascinating images from the new book 'Bunker Hill Los Angeles: Essence of Sunshine and Noir'
Taking a Closer Look at the Lasting Genius of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams
In a new book, photographer Janna Ireland focuses on the details that made a legend of the first licensed Black architect west of the Mississippi
8 New Novels You’ll Find Us Curling Up with This Fall
Sure, life is stranger than fiction at the moment, but a new book is still a great escape
In the Early ’80s, L.A. Punk Bands Played Where They Could—Even at USC Frat Parties
In an excerpt from the new book 'Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion,' the Valley legends look back at beer-drenched gigs, jocks vs. punks showdowns, and breaking through with Rodney Bingenheimer
In a New Memoir, Katie Hill Recounts Battling Through the Scandal that Almost Destroyed Her
In ’She Will Rise,’ the former congresswoman recalls her journey from promising 29-year-old political novice to victim of a revenge campaign that drove her from office after just ten months