Susan Orlean and readers share library stories at L.A. Times Book Club launch

In her research for “The Library Book,” Susan Orlean was surprised to learn how many people call the Los Angeles Library on a daily basis with outlandish questions. Some people want help cheating on crossword puzzles. Others have more personal queries. “There is a guy who calls the library every... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-26 20:35:00 UTC ]

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The 10 Best Books of 2024

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Terry Robards, 84, Dies; Lifted Fine Wines in America as a Times Critic

In columns and notably “The New York Times Book of Wine,” he introduced Americans to European and premium domestic varieties in the 1970s and ’80s. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The LA Times Book Prize Winners for 2024

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Raja Shehadeh, Yiyun Li and Maria Bamford among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists

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The 10 Best Books of 2023

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