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Author Kathleen Kaufman and her latest novel, Fiend
Photo of author: Matt Mendelsohn
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, September 18, 2025

Alma Katsu is the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of eight novels. Her books have been nominated and won multiple prestigious awards. She has written two spy novels (...

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2 library puppets in the rotunda with a stack of books between them

Best Books of 2024 as Chosen by the Los Angeles Public Library Staff

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Monday, 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.


Michelle Chouinard and her book

Interview With an Author: Michelle Chouinard

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 12, 2024

Michelle Chouinard has written eight previous USA Today and


collage of books and films

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, December 6, 2024

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.


Author Alex Segura and his book Alter Ego

Interview With an Author: Alex Segura

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 5, 2024

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


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Tuesday, December 3, 2024

La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Author Marjorie McCown and her latest novel, Star Struck

Interview With an Author: Marjorie McCown

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, 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

Interview With an Author: Emily C. Hughes

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, 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.


José Gil Olmos es un periodista y escritor mexicano destacado

Entrevista con el periodista y escritor mexicano José Gil Olmos

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, Monday, November 18, 2024

José Gil Olmos es un periodista y escritor mexicano destacado, con más de 30 años de experiencia como reportero.


Cartoonist and illustrator, Medar de la Cruz

Interview With Cartoonist and Illustrator Medar de la Cruz

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, Friday, November 15, 2024

Medar de la Cruz is a Dominican-American cartoonist and illustrator born in Miami, Florida. He is currently residing in Brooklyn, New York.


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