Malcolm Gladwell revisits 'The turning point' that brought him literary stardom
Book review Revenge of the tipping point: overblown stories, superspreaders, and the rise of social engineering By Malcolm GladwellLittle, Brown…
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Waiting for a flight at LAX? Maybe you can read a banned book
Travelers waiting for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport can pass the time by eating, having a drink, people-watching…
How to Plan a Dream Winter Amtrak Trip from Los Angeles to New Mexico
It was early morning in mid-December when I woke up to the sound of a constant noise as I lay…
Opinion: Why I wish my novels were banned
When PEN America emailed me, I was excited. The organization, whose mission is to protect the freedom to write, was…
The problem of “constitutional sheriffs” and a policeman in Mormon gangs
Book review The supreme law of the land: How the unbridled power of sheriffs threatens democracy By Jessica PishkoDutton: 480…
The Impressionists didn't just make soft-focus bedroom posters. Their vision was radical.
Book review Paris in Ruins: Love, War and the Birth of Impressionism By Sebastian SmeeNorton: 384 pages, $35If you purchase…
In 'Tiny Threads', Lilliam Rivera addresses the brutality of capitalism
Book review Tiny threads By Lilliam RiveraDel Rey Books: 256 pages, $26 If you purchase books linked on our site,…
Eric Roberts Talks Troubled Actor Label, Drug Addiction, and Sister Julia
On the shelf Runaway train By Eric RobertsSt. Martin's Press: 304 pages, $30 If you purchase books linked on our…
Richard Powers' latest: fragile oceans, conflicting technology and lush writing. In the beginning.
Book review “Playground: A Novel” By Richard PowersWW Norton, 400 pages, $29.99If you purchase books linked on our site, The…
A ghost story about motherhood? A TV screenwriter's debut novel explores the female psyche
On the shelf Dearest By Jacquie WaltersMulholland: 304 pages, $29 If you purchase books linked on our site, The Times…