LITERATURE
There is an ‘I’ in relationship
The casting announcement for Emily Henry’s “Beach Read” proves that characters need to stand alone in a romance.
The book is better, but this isn’t the book
Adapting a book to the screen always means change, but that change can vary in quality.
‘Just Friends’ is just… fine
Haley Pham’s first novel can’t quite get out of its own way.
‘Bridgerton’ season four: a yearner is an earner
The latest installment of the series illustrates what makes period pieces so sexy.
In defense of Poppy Wright
The leading lady of the recent Emily Henry adaptation might be annoying but she’s real.
‘Half His Age’ is only half the page-turner it could have been
Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel underwhelms in idea and execution.
We’re losing women authors to ghosts
Ghostwriting benefits the privileged and neglects the most underrepresented voices.
Songwriters’ Forum thrives on collaboration
Students develop their song writing skills through group exercises and community.
Book talk finds hope for climate crisis
Author Claire Farago talked finding solutions to climate issues through art history.
‘Mate’ is both scarily cringe and frightfully charming
Ali Hazelwood’s latest novel is ironically nonsensical for a werewolf romance.
Poet laureate fellows of Los Angeles bring change
The new recruits of the Academy of American Poets in Los Angeles discuss their community-building projects.
‘Da Vinci Code’ sequel has too much Da Vinci, not enough code
The sixth installment of the Robert Langdon series is satisfactory but not revolutionary.