Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in their purse, and nothing particular to interest them on shore, Alexis Hall thought they would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. Unfortunately, the boat they were in sank with all hands, and they were rescued...
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Interview With an Author: Celia Laskey
Celia Laskey's work has appeared in Guernica, The Minnesota Review, and other places. She has an MFA from the University of New Mexico and was a finalist in Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers. She lives with her wife in Los Angeles.
Happy Birthday, Octavia! The Octavia Lab Celebrates its First Anniversary
Who was Octavia E. Butler?
Reading in the Time of COVID-19
When the library closed almost three months ago, I checked out eight books. I’ve finished two of them. This is unusual for someone who reads everywhere—in checkout lines, on the Metro, at Dodger Stadium, even during social gatherings to take a break from the extroverts. Maybe that’s the problem.
Vegetarianism and Veganism: A Rising Lifestyle
Being vegetarian or vegan; is it a diet or a way of life? As we've seen, the world is constantly changing and so is the way of life for many of us Angelenos.
Farewell, Haiku Friday! It’s Time to Chow Down on the Final Poems About Your Favorite Food
We hope you’ve enjoyed the scrumdiddlyumptious poems created by Los Angeles Public Library staff members as part of our celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Thanks for sticking with us all the way to the dessert course!
Interview With an Author: John Scalzi
John Scalzi is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning speculative fiction author whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages.
Sayonara, Tanka Tuesday! Here Is the Last Batch of Tanka Poems About Your Favorite Food
Here they are—the last few tankas written by Los Angeles Public Library staffers in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. It’s not too late to join in the fun by posting your own poem to Instagram.
Plagues in Fiction: A Lesson in Hope
In a world of 24-hour news cycles and constant social media updates, it can seem impossible to escape our current stressful reality. So voluntarily choosing to read even more about world-ending plagues and their effects on the human psyche may feel a bit morbid or sadistic.
Happy Haiku Friday! Here’s Another Batch of Poems About Your Favorite Food
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the feasting that often involves, consider this latest group of poems as your appetizer.
Interview With an Author: Marie Benedict
Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years’ experience as a litigator at two of the country’s premier law firms and for Fortune 500 companies. She is a LibraryReads Hall of Fame Recipient and a New York Times bestselling author.