Jade Chang’s ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ takes aim at social media
The world is a confusing and scary place right now. Many of us are anxious wanderers in the wilderness, looking for answers. Is it any…
This book proves a crime book is only as good as the characters that make it rip
Like all great crime writers, Lou Berney knows that a ripping story is only as good as the characters that make it rip. With his…
Bill Christine, longtime horse racing reporter and author, dies at 87
Williard (Bill) Christine Jr., a multiple award-winning journalist who spent 23 years covering horse racing for the Los Angeles Times, died on Monday (Aug. 25)…
Anthropic’s $1.5-billion settlement signals new era for AI and artists
Chatbot builder Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to authors in a landmark copyright settlement that could redefine how artificial intelligence companies compensate creators.The San…
Scott Anderson’s ‘King of Kings’ examines the Iranian Revolution
For over 40 years, Scott Anderson has been one of America’s most incisive foreign correspondents, filing dispatches from trouble spots around the world with a…
This book teaches you how to break into Hollywood
This week, we are chatting with Ada Tseng and Jon Healey about their new book, “Breaking Into New Hollywood.” We also take a look at…
Bookstore Romance Day: Where to celebrate in Los Angeles
In 2019, Oregon bookseller Billie Bloebaum saw an author raise a question on X she had heard many times before: “Why should I support independent…
Emily Hunt Kivel on her debut novel, ‘Dwelling’
Emily Hunt Kivel’s book is unlike any novel you will read this year, a story about millennial angst that is also a bewitching fable. Evie…
Beloved children’s author who wrote over 150 books dies aged 87 – 30 years after first wife died of cancer
A BELOVED children's author who wrote over 150 books has died aged 87.Allan Ahlberg produced a host of bestselling nursery classics during a stellar career…
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
WASHINGTON — A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field…
How the TikTok algorithm created new words like ‘unalive’
Adam Aleksic has somehow managed to make linguistics cool. His rapid-fire videos have attracted an audience of millions across the social media universe. In them,…
‘Blood Harmony’ author makes a case for the Everly Brothers’ legacy
On the Shelf Blood Harmony: The Everly Brothers Story By Barry MazorDa Capo: 416 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times…
‘The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy’: Romantasy, Part 1
Book Review The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy: Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology By Brigitte KnightleyAce: 384 pages, $30If you buy…
Author Raynor Winn defends herself against claims she misled readers
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterGetty ImagesAuthor Raynor Winn has been accused of fabricating or giving misleading information about some elements of her best-selling book The Salt Path.The…
Helen Schulman on her new short story collection, ‘Fools for Love’
Helen Schulman is not afraid to make you squirm. Across her long and distinguished career as a novelist and short story writer, she has fearlessly…
Susan Gubar on creative women as they aged: ‘They made much of less’
In this week’s newsletter, we have a chat with Susan Gubar, whose new book, “Grand Finales: The Creative Longevity of Women Artists,” profiles seven creators…
‘The Day of the Jackal’ author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
LONDON — Frederick Forsyth, the British author of “The Day of the Jackal” and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness, his literary agent said.…
Frederick Forsyth, former spy and Day of the Jackal author, dies aged 86 | Obituaries News
Approached by Britain’s MI6 while reporting on Nigeria’s Biafra War, he mined his experiences for literary inspiration.Best-selling British novelist Frederick Forsyth, author of about 20…
How this author joined the crews fighting California’s wildfires
This week, we are jumping into the fire with Kelly Ramsey. Her new book, “Wildfire Days: A Woman, A Hotshot Crew, and The Burning American…
‘Murderland’ review: Caroline Fraser links killers to toxic smelter
Book Review Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers By Caroline FraserPenguin Press: 480 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our…