Winners of the 2026 Kirkus Prize RevealedThe recipients of this year’s prizes were announced at a ceremony in New York on Wednesday. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at Kirkus
Finalists for 2026 National Book Awards RevealedEdwidge Danticat and Karl Ove Knausgaard are among the authors in the running this year. Oct 06 26October 06, 2026Article at Kirkus
Lee Child Explains His Veto of Third Reacher FilmThe novelist told ‘Collider’ why he terminated the film franchise in favor of a streaming series. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at Kirkus
ALA Report Reveals Top Banned Books Since 1990The library association released the list to coincide with its 150th anniversary. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at Kirkus
Baillie Gifford Prize Nonfiction Shortlist Is OutBooks by Patrick Radden Keefe and Nicholas Boggs are in contention for the UK award. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at Kirkus
Fictional ‘Heated Rivalry’ Foundation Is Now RealThe producers of the hit show based on Rachel Reid’s novels announced the formation of the Irina Foundation. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at Kirkus
How the University of California built the Golden State — and fractured itIn “California Dreams,” journalist Miriam Pawel traces the UC system’s evolution from an ambitious land-grant promise to a modern culture war battleground. Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
Marlon James’s most talked-about novel has arrived, driven by a devastating tragedyMelancholic and unyielding, James' Booker Prize longlisted new novel, 'The Disappearers,' captures a community fighting to exist despite relentless persecution. Sep 01 26September 01, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
29 new books to keep on your radar this fallFlash fiction, sweeping histories and bold memoirs — discover the highly anticipated fiction and nonfiction our book reviewers are dipping into this autumn. Aug 31 26August 31, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
The Making of Cannabis CountryCharlie Harris’s history of Mendocino County, “Mendo,” charts how a Northern California outpost was transformed into a lab for cannabis and the American West. Jul 06 26July 06, 2026Article at Alta Online
Carlos Castaneda: Bestselling author to toxic cult leader - Los Angeles TimesRu Marshall's new biography "American Trickster" unmasks bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's evolution from UCLA grad student to manipulative cult figure. Jun 23 26June 23, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
Marilyn Monroe’s library: The truth behind her 400 books and literary life - Los Angeles TimesA new book, ‘Marilyn and Her Books’ by Gail Crowther, explores the starlet's personal library of 400 volumes and the misogyny that doubted her intelligence. May 25 26May 25, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
12 must-read books for summer 2026: From true crime to fantastic fiction - Los Angeles TimesSatire, scandal and sun-drenched secrets: Our critics select the best new fiction and nonfiction to fill your summer stack. May 12 26May 12, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
L.A. Times Debuts 101 Best Book Club Picks for Every Type of Reader - Los Angeles TimesOrganized into ten distinct categories, the new guide to the best books to read in groups is available now, exclusively for Times subscribers Apr 09 26April 09, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
101 best book club picks, including mystery, romance and literary fiction - Los Angeles TimesFrom romance and memoirs to mystery and fantasy, here are the 101 best book club picks, according to a survey of more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and book club fans. Apr 09 26April 09, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
Lauren Groff's new short story collection "Brawler" is a spirited triumph - Los Angeles TimesLauren Groff returns with a spirited, anguished look at the social narratives that shape our lives in her new short story collection. Feb 26 26February 26, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
Where to start with Lauren Groff, author of 'Florida' and 'Brawler' - Los Angeles TimesAs Lauren Groff heads to Vroman’s to discuss her new collection "Brawler," we look back at the career-defining novels and stories of a modern literary master. Feb 26 26February 26, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
From 'Bonnie and Clyde' to 'Star Wars': The real history of New Hollywood - Los Angeles TimesWhile the 'movie brats' like Coppola and Spielberg won the box office, they may have lost the war for artistic independence. Feb 20 26February 20, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
6 best desert books to read: Essential Southwest literature - Los Angeles TimesDiscover the folklore, nature and history of the Southwest through stunning literary portraits and poetry. Feb 11 26February 11, 2026Article at Los Angeles Times
What’s behind our love-hate relationship with football?In “Football,” Chuck Klosterman wonders how we continue to embrace a sport knowing that it glorifies violence and other things we claim to abhor. Jan 20 26January 20, 2026Article at Washington Post