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Author Jess Armstrong and her latest novel, The Secret of the Three Fates
Daryl M., January 16, 2025

Jess Armstrong is the USA Today best selling author of the Ruby Vaughn Mys


Author Delilah S. Dawson and her first novel, The Resurrectionist
Daryl M., January 02, 2025

A. (Amanda) Rae Dunlap studied film and Victorian literature at Northwestern University and spends her days as a trailer editor at Disney, bringing to life the magic of the world’s most influential storytellers for audiences everywhere.


Book covers of favorite books
Daryl M., December 26, 2024

Season’s Readings, everyone! As is generally true, there have been some marvelous books published in 2024, and I’m thrilled to share my favorites with you. I’ve listed these books in alphabetical order by title until the last entry, which is my favorite of the books I’ve read in 2024.


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.


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