Lorrie Moore: The Agony and Fun of Fiction
Apr 03, 2014
This spring marks a major literary milestone in American letters: Lorrie Moore’s first collection of short stories in over 15 years has just been released. The author of six books—including […]
Tag: fiction
Inspiring Dinaw Mengestu’s “All Our Names”
Mar 21, 2014
Coming up on Thursday, March 27 at ALOUD, Dinaw Mengestu, the MacArthur Award-winning author of two novels, The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears and How to Read the Air, will […]
Bookmark This #18
Feb 21, 2014
Bookmark This #18 February is the month of love, and we love sharing reading recommendations with you, especially as the 26th Annual Stay Home and Read a Book Ball is […]
Tales from Two Cities
Feb 19, 2014
From the gritty drama of noir to the free-spirited poetry of the Beats, how does the literature of California tell us who we are? This Thursday, February 20, ALOUD kicks […]
Bookmark This #17
Jan 24, 2014
Happy 2014, everyone! If you are still looking for something to read in celebration of the start of this new year, consider any one of the following five recommended books […]
Tying the Room Together; Highlights from ALOUD
Dec 20, 2013
The year brought many unexpected surprises to the ALOUD stage: a first-ever live rap with local hip hop stars backing author MK Asante; Quetzal bringing vintage music from the Los […]
Bookmark This #16
Nov 22, 2013
What better time to give thanks for the Los Angeles Public Library than in November? As you take a break from trimming the turkey (or tofurkey), mashing potatoes and opening […]
Look Up These Kirkus Starred Books
Oct 22, 2013
Since 1933 the Kirkus Review has helped readers wade through the ever-expanding tide of new releases with that necessary critical look at books before they’re hot off the press. Three […]
Bookmark This! #14
Oct 01, 2013
The Santa Ana winds have begun to blow again, and with them has come the start of autumn. As you enjoy the warm breezes, the harvest of apples and pumpkins, […]
Bookmark This! #13
Aug 23, 2013
Bookmark This is one year old! In its first year, this recommended reading series has shared an eclectic mix of 60 book suggestions from 58 contributors – all for your […]