Anna Kovatcheva was born in Bulgaria and now lives in Brooklyn. She holds an MFA in fiction from New York University. Her chapbook, The White Swallow, was selected by Aimee Bender as the winner of the Gold Line Press Chapbook Competition; her short fiction has been anthologized in...
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Los Angeles Transforms
There are markers in life that define us. Sometimes, we realize their meaning years later, and sometimes, immediately. For those living in the Los Angeles basin on January 7, 2025, "the fires" will be one of them.
Celebrating a Technological Milestone: The Altair 8800
Fifty years ago this month in 1975, the Altair 8800, one of the first commercially available personal computers, was released in kit form.
January 29 is National Puzzle Day
January 29 is National Puzzle Day!
This got me thinking about the history of jigsaw puzzles: when were they invented, what is a jigsaw, and any other nerdy things I could research. Here are some fun facts I discovered.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on one of history's darkest chapters and honor the memory of its victims.
Fire, Loss, and Library: A Librarian Reflects
As I sit here in my hotel room in Burbank, contemplating what has happened, I am filled with
overwhelming sadness. As an Altadena resident but also as a librarian, I am familiar with loss, with burning books, and with rebuilding community.
A Wee Chat With Stuart Murdoch
Stuart Murdoch is a Scottish musician, composer, writer, and filmmaker, and the lead singer and songwriter for the iconic Glasgow-based band Belle and Sebastian.
Celebremos el cumpleaños de J.R.R. Tolkien
El 3 de enero marca el nacimiento de uno de los autores más queridos e influyentes en la historia de la literatura: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, el creador de El Hobbit, El Señor de los Anillos y El Silmarillion.
Celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday
January 3 marks the birthday of one of the most beloved and influential authors in literary history: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the creator of
Interview With an Author: Jess Armstrong
Jess Armstrong is the USA Today best selling author of the Ruby Vaughn Mys
Interview With an Author: Chuck Tingle
Chuck Tingle is the USA Today bestselling author of