Conner Habib hosts the podcast Against Everyone With Conner Habib, which covers topics like punk rock, philosophy, pornography, and occultism. His writing has appeared in CR Fashion Book,...
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No tengo ganas de nada
Sí, lo leiste bien. No tengo ganas de nada. Tal vez sea por el clima, o tal vez por todos los cambios que han estado pasando, o tal vez sean muchas cosas, quién sabe…
You Helped Us Create a Better Library
The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) conducted a patron experience survey in the Fall of 2021 (from September 27 to October 31, 2021) to better understand how the library can enhance patron experiences.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Book Talk
In May, we celebrate one of the fastest-growing racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have contributed to the success of this country.
The History of Koreatown: A Heartbeat of Los Angeles
Continuing our celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we highlight the importance of paying tribute and recognizing the history and the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders enriched to the United States.
Exploring the Worlds of Robert E. Howard: Father of the Sword and Sorcery Genre
From a small town in West Central Texas came the stuff of legends—kings, warriors, evil sorcery, and monsters. Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) wrote hundreds of short stories published in the pulp magazines of his era, although he is best known for the sword and sorcery character Conan the Barbarian.
Music Memories: Miles Davis
On May 26th, 1926, Miles Davis was born. He would revolutionize jazz several times over as a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader.
Interview With an Author: Kim Michele Richardson
Kim Michele Richardson is a native-born Kentuckian who resides in Kentucky.
Jewish Rock That Really Rocks
Jews rock! You know it even if you don’t know it.
Seeing Myself in Sally J. Freedman
I was a curious and strongly opinionated tween girl growing up in the 90s and the books I treasured centered around characters of the same mind: Kristy in The Baby-Sitters Club by
Interview With an Author: Veronica G. Henry
Veronica G. Henry was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has been a bit of a rolling stone ever since.