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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Rachel Kushner on the inspiration behind her new book, ‘Creation Lake,’ and what she loves about Los Angeles.
LA Librería founders Chiara Arroyo and Celene Navarrete settle into a bigger, more accommodating space for the L.A. area’s young Spanish-language readers.
Kim Porter’s children take aim at a purported memoir detailing her relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: ‘Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue.’
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato ushered in Disney Channel’s growth in the 2000s. Ashley Spencer writes about its rise and fall.
Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, is being sued by her former yoga instructor over her new children’s book, ‘The Fly Who Flew to Space.’
Connie Chung revisits her sexual abuse experience, revealing that the gynecologist who abused her as a young adult also helped bring her into the world.
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Books from Michael Connelly, Ragnar Jónasson and Julia Dahl are among the must-read mysteries for fall.
Kelly Bishop reflects on the hit show ‘Gilmore Girls’ in her new memoir, ‘The Third Gilmore Girl.’
Eric Roberts’ memoir isn’t a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and family, including his sister Julia Roberts.
Weekly hardcover fiction and nonfiction lists.