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Genoveva Dimova and her 2 book covers
Daryl M., December 19, 2024

Genoveva Dimova is a fantasy author and archaeologist. Originally from Bulgaria, she now lives in Scotland with her partner and a small army of houseplants.


David Greenberg and the cover of his John Lewis biography
Diedre Johnson, December 17, 2024

David Greenberg is a former editor of The New Republic and a current professor of history, journalism, and media studies at Rutgers University.


2 library puppets in the rotunda with a stack of books between them
Tina Lernø, December 16, 2024

With so many "year-end" and "best-of" book lists to choose from, the Los Angeles Public Library wanted to Spotify—er, simplify, and wrap up your year-end choices with some spot-on picks from our staff.


Author Alex Segura and his book Alter Ego
Daryl M., December 05, 2024

Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, win


Author Marjorie McCown and her latest novel, Star Struck
Daryl M., November 26, 2024

Marjorie McCown has spent her entire professional life in the story-telling business, though she started out on the visual side of the craft.


Author Emily C. Hughes and her first book, Horror For Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch
Daryl M., November 21, 2024

Emily C. Hughes (she/her) wants to scare you. Formerly the editor of Unbound Worlds and TorNightfire.com, she writes about horror and curates a list of the year's new scary books.


Author Tim Major and his latest novel, Jekyll & Hyde: Consulting Detectives
Daryl M., November 14, 2024

Tim Major is a writer and freelance editor from York, UK.


Author Joe R. Lansdale and his latest short story collection, In the Mad Mountains
Daryl M., November 07, 2024

Internationally bestselling author Joe R. Lansdale has received the Edgar, Raymond Chandler, Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Inkpot Awards.


Author Tod Goldberg and his latest anthology, Eight Very Bad Nights
Daryl M., October 31, 2024

Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, i


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