Jennifer Aniston’s surprising take on Matthew Perry’s death
Jennifer Aniston just came out with an unexpected, wistful comment about her “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry’s death: Part of her, she said, thinks it might…
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…
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,…
Embeth Davidtz roars with directorial debut ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’
Embeth Davidtz’s home is so quiet. Nestled in Brentwood Park, the 59-year-old actor’s spacious yet cozy place feels like a sanctuary, the skylight in her…
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…
‘Wildfire Days’ review: Female firefighter brings mega blazes to life
Book Review Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West By Kelly RamseyScribner: 338 pages, $30If you buy books linked on…
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…
Henry Grabar’s ‘Paved Paradise’ might just change your mind about parking
My favorite books fall into one of two categories: novels that immerse me in another world, or nonfiction works that transform how I see our…
AAPI Heritage Month reading list: ‘Real Americans,’ ‘Crying in H Mart’ and more
I’m Aaron, a former sportswriter currently wrapping up a graduate degree at USC, and these days I love to read about pretty much anything other…
What to do at the Festival of Books
Last week, we told you about some of the can’t-miss panels and events happening on Saturday, April 25. From a discussion on romance literature to…
Festival of Books 2025: A guide to the fest
Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.Honestly, for bibliophiles, is there a better weekend in spring than late April at the L.A. Times Festival…
Going to Coachella? Read these books
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write shut up and read, a book newsletter. I’m also on BookTok.It’s…
‘Radium’ memoirist can’t completely overcome family obstacles: review
Book Review Children of Radium: A Buried Inheritance By Joe DunthorneScribner: 240 pages, $28If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn…
Graydon Carter memoir chronicles time at Vanity Fair, magazines’ peak
Book Review When the Going Was Good By Graydon CarterPenguin: 432 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a…
The 10 best memoirs of 2020s: ‘Crying in H Mart,’ ‘In Love’ and more
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Meg. I write…
Omar El Akkad didn’t think his memoir would ever be published
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write “shut up and read,” a book newsletter. I’m also on BookTok.…
Ione Skye on toxic relationship with Anthony Kiedis, other celebrities
On the Shelf Say Everything By Ione SkyeGallery Books: 304 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
‘Romantasy,’ cool girl and more: The internet’s favorite book genres
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write shut up and read, a book newsletter. I also am known…