How a visit to Iceland inspired a futurist novel of climate change and hope

Australian author Charlotte McConaghy brings 'Migrations' to the L.A. Times Book Club Feb. 24. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-02-17 16:00:28 UTC ]

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4 Summer Books We’re Looking Forward To

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4 Audiobooks To Listen To Now

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This Year’s Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winners

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At L.A. Times Book Prizes ceremony, winners advocate for hope in the face of uncertainty

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Meta puts stop on promotion of tell-all book by former employee

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Can the Classic Road Trip Novel Survive the Climate Crisis?

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L.A. Times Book Prize Finalists Announced—Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo Among Them

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My advice to male writers struggling to get published? Toughen up – and embrace poverty | Van Badham

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