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A bravura rewriting of Mark Twain’s classic from the enslaved Jim’s point of view

As a kid, Percival Everett loved Twain. But there was more.

Most Wanted ListDonations of new or gently used copies of any of the best-selling titles are most appreciated. To date, the library has received 1,033 of these most wanted books.

The author's new novel, James, is a re-imagining of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

This week’s bustling slate of local free events is highlighted by an array of offerings today to mark the solar eclipse.

Percival Everett’s gleeful reboot of Mark Twain puts the enslaved Jim centre stage in a horrifying, painful and funny novel

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.

What constitutes a “black” story? If the novelist, screenwriter, or director behind the story is black, is that sufficient?

“James” by Percival Everett. Doubleday, 320 pages, $25.20