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In her latest bestseller, Lisa See brings to life the fascinating but little-known story of the legendary women divers of the Korean island of Jeju. When the historical novel was published, many readers focused on the endurance and physical daring of the women in an unforgiving environment where a momentary mistake can lead to death. But See says “The Island of Sea Women” has taken on a different meaning in a year of pandemic and political upheaval. The focus now is on the psychological resilience, courage and persistence the women needed to survive in a tumultuous era that included the ...

Best mystery books of 2019 Sun Sentinel 1/6/2021 By Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel © Harper Collins/Sun Sentinel/TNS "Your House Will Pay" by Steph Cha Each Jan. 1, the search for my favorite mysteries of the year begins. And each year, narrowing down my favorites gets harder. Of the 150-plus books I read this year, these are the top standouts. 1. “Your House Will Pay” by Steph Cha (Ecco): In Los Angeles, a Korean-American family and an African-American family are torn apart by history and violence in this engrossing story about race, redemption and forgiveness. Racia...

Elizabeth “Liz” Clare Newstat, Hancock Park, passed away last month. She was 72. A long time employee and manager at Chevalier’s Books on Larchmont Boulevard, Newstat was considered the local aficionado on all things literary. Some of her work included selecting books for Chevalier’s, meeting with publishers and planning author events, as well as the day-to-day running of the store, and of course matching readers with good books. “Every book on that shelf was handpicked by Liz,” said a statement from Chevalier’s Books, announcing her death. “She fought for the authors she beli...

New York Times: Author ponders what writers will do when the outrage over President Trump is over Posted at 4:44 pm on December 23, 2020 by Brett T. It’s something we’ve wondered ourselves: What are all the people whose whole lives have revolved around hating President Trump going to do once he’s out of the Oval Office? We already know that at least one of the Never-Trumpers heading the Lincoln Project has been sniffing around AOC’s Twitter feed to see if she wants to team up. The New York Times has published a piece by novelist Viet Nguyen about post-Trump literature: What will write...

Illustrations by María Alconada Brooks This is a space for joy. Welcome. Even in a year of strife, there have been opportunities to soak up a little sweetness, to be entertained, to find warmth and ease. Personally, I’m learning to find joy in reflection. There’s a strange sense of contentment that comes with naming my deepest wants and carefully considering how to build a life that reflects those strivings. That, and 30-minute sitcoms. There is much happiness to be had while watching “The Good Place.” Team Lily, along with some of our friends, wanted to share the experiences and ite...