Season’s Readings everyone! As is generally true, there have been some marvelous books published in 2025, 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 2025. When possible, I’ve also provided links to the interviews I’ve done with most of these authors on the LAPL Blog...
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Coco and the Day of the Dead
One of the most popular family movies currently is Disney Pixar’s Coco. The movie is based on the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which has become extremely popular among the communities of Southern California.
Stories From the Map Cave: The Tongva
Before Los Angeles, there was Yangna, home to the Tongva people, Native Americans who numbered at least 5,000 in the Los Angeles Basin before the arrival of Europeans.
What We Were Eating 100 Years Ago On Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Los Angeles 100 years ago was an interesting affair. World War I was over, but troops were still stationed overseas, and most institutions continued to support the effort either by rationing food, or sending supplies “Over There.”
Edward S. Curtis’s The North American Indian
If you are not familiar with Edward S.
Interview With an Author: Samantha Silva
Samantha Silva is an author and screenwriter based in Idaho. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, where she studied in Bologna, Italy and Washington, D.C. Over her career she's sold film projects to Paramount, Universal, New Line Cinema and TNT.
The Sherman Institute of Riverside, California: A History in Photos
When the Perris Indian School was established in 1892 by the United States government, it became the first non-reservation boarding school for Native American children in California.
Interview With an Author: Scott Thomas
Originally from Coffeyville, Kansas, Scott Thomas attended the University of Kansas where he earned degrees in English and Film. He is the Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Disney Channel’s Best Friends Whenever and Disney XD’s Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja.
Interview With an Author: Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne, is the star of A&E’s Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne. He is also a magician, novelist and the host of the Weird Things podcast.
Interview With an Author: Daniel H. Wilson
Daniel H. Wilson is a New York Times bestselling author of 10 novels, including Robopocalypse.
Interview With an Author: Jeffrey Ford
Jeffrey Ford's stories and novels have been nominated multiple times for awards such as, the