Why the shut-down of a book distributor caused chaos for bookstores and publishers
With the closure, hundreds of indie presses and authors are now scrambling to figure out how to pick up the pieces and move forward.
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This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores
See the top-selling releases among hardcover fiction and nonfiction, plus trade paperbacks for the sales...
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‘Noteworthy’ salutes Southern California authors whose books made an impact in 2023
What were some of the most important books to come out of Southern California last...
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LA Public Library adds new role — it’s now a book publisher
Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library aims to publish books that help...
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Thriller author Christopher Reich takes murder to new heights in ‘Matterhorn’
Since leaving a successful career in finance, Christopher Reich has become a bestselling thriller writer.
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These Southern California writers and artists found success and fulfillment after other careers
It’s never too late to start and succeed at creative pursuits
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What does it take to write well? Author Steve Almond has a few ideas.
"The stories we tell (if they are honest) should be full of doubt," says author...
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Have dreams of being an author? Here’s how to find a local writing group
Writing down what’s on your mind isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s where writing...