‘A Scatter of Light:’ This companion novel stands alone
A coming-of-age story without a coming out.
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Eight memoirs everyone should read
These heartfelt books are guaranteed to get you out of your reading slump.
‘Lightlark’: the very first clickbait novel
New novel generates debate over advertising techniques on TikTok.
Fan-Them Diaries: The disappointing fate of 19th century heroines
Why do our strong women end up with older, gross men in novels?
Read a Book Today: Books (Rachel’s Version)
A love letter to “The Opposite of Loneliness.”
‘Brown Girls’ reflects the complexities of American identity
Daphne Palasi Andreades’ debut novel makes a modern addition to the nation’s canon.
Fan-them Diaries: I have a deep disdain for ‘Jane Eyre’
“Jane Eyre” is the most annoying, unfeminist novel there could be and no one seems to care, not even Taylor Swift.
Literature explores grad life
We’ve finally reached that point. Now that classes are winding down, USC students are scheduling study sessions and negotiating internships and research plans, all in the hopes of acing their finals and relaxing into an enjoyable but productive summer. But the nagging question remains: What happens after senior year? Though it’s easy to imagine landing […]
Literature finds a new online home
The Los Angeles Times Festival of books this weekend was a cornucopia for young people interested in beginning a career in the publication of literature. During a conversation at the Salvatori Computer Science Center on Sunday afternoon, several dozens of festival-goers learned about the world of publishing as “The Technological Frontier.” Los Angeles Times contributor […]
Festival of Books to offer something for everyone
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has arrived, the time of year where literature nerds can come together and freak out over their passion for all things crafted with language. Authors, publishers, professors, journalists, performers and chefs alike come together to celebrate the written word in a two-day festival that draws out even the […]