This post was updated June 27 at 12:46 a.m. From themed bookshops to beloved book festivals, the Los Angeles literary world has something to offer every reader. Storytelling has long served as a tool ...

Harry Potter is the literary phenomenon of the past century, and while our society has had no difficulty celebrating J.K. Rowling’s work, the literary community has been somewhat slower in figuring ...

Ideas and themes once found only in science fiction are now a staple of films and novels. But not all writers dipping into the genre want to be associated with it. Rick Kleffel of member station KUSP ...

Like many Americans, I take the subway to work, and like a growing portion of Americans, I take in a bit of poetry on my way. Reading the last stanza of Walt Whitman’s poem “The Wound-Dresser” has ...

Whenever I picture my wedding, the same basic ingredients always come to mind: me and the love of my life exchanging vows in an outdoor space, live music playing in the background, and a full-blown ...

When it comes to planning your annual holiday bash, there are plenty of themes to choose from. You can go with a tried-and-true ugly sweater party, have a fancy black tie soiree, or just embrace your ...

Sharjah Libraries has announced “Artificial intelligence in libraries: innovation and impact” as the theme for the 26th ...

Hand-pressed leaves and handmade flowers brought “Charlotte’s Web” and “Viva Frida” to culinary life at CakeLit, held April 14 at Triton College. According to the college, it was the fifth annual ...

Last week Irish writer Colm Toibin attended the launch of a large national art exhibition in Dublin, with a literary theme. As the highlight of the event his portrait, by Aidan Hickey was unveiled.

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