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Back in the 1990s, Phoenix writer Mark Athitakis was feeling adrift.He'd just graduated from college, and he was trying to figure out where he fit in the world. A friend suggested he should check out "The Manual," by the Roman writer Epictetus.Epictetus was a firm believer in stoicism. Stoicism is a centuries-old philosophical framework, but it's more popular than ever these

In advance of this year's Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, we're unveiling our Ultimate Hollywood Bookshelf. Find out which novels, memoirs and more made our list.

Cynthia Zarin's first novel, 'Inverno,' finds the acclaimed poet zigzagging with a pair of ex-lovers through decades.

Times contributing book critics ponder 2023's trends, favorites and pet peeves. Plus 2024 predictions, final lists, notable stories and a Happy New Year

A visually striking opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Plus the art of WWI and stained glass in honor of civil rights, in our weekly arts newsletter

What's next? On Dec. 12 California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick joins book club readers for a live streaming conversation.

The Times' newsletter head recommends six Palestinian memoirs, plus book awards by the numbers, Hollywood exposés and more in the Book Club Newsletter

Famous for taking down 'American Dirt,' writer Myriam Gurba has much more to offer. Outtakes and impressions from our profile and more Fall Preview highlights

L.A. Times Book Club lineup features Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson and Christian Cooper, author of 'Better Living Through Birds."

Picks for June 8-11 includes new productions from Encore Studio and Rotate Theatre, and the return of a favorite at American Players Theatre; east side institution Marquette Waterfront Festival.