Who to watch for at the 2026 Festival of Books
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will host a wide array of actors, authors, advocates and more! Read about some of the big names coming to campus this weekend.
Entries by Alia Yee Noll
‘Leave If You Can’ explores migration beyond borders
Amelia Frank-Vitale’s new book examines the young community in Honduras.
Ponytrick is anything but a one-trick Pony
With folk-rooted lyrics and metal influences, Ponytrick is developing its own sound.
The importance of preserving political posters and protest art
Meet the Los Angeles-based organization preserving the history of social movements.
Donika Kelly poses poetry as tool of attention
The American author and academic speaks on what it means to be a poet today.
Marisa Kashino discusses her darkly funny debut
What began as the author’s personal undertaking has become a bestselling thriller.
Audiobook, podcast stage joins LA Times Festival of Books
A new stage will feature seven panels discussing the formats and their genres.
Consuming love in the age of algorithms
When romance becomes content, expectations for connection start to shift.
LA-based archives are proof of past
USC’s ONE Archives and the Los Angeles Public Library work to safeguard history.
Live media is becoming harder to access, but more meaningful
Experts said streaming and monopolies discourage both creativity and community.