To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select ...

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Greek artist Sofia Vlazaki has three master's degrees in art and is working towards her PhD. Still, she finds teaching art goes beyond the typical expectations.

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Coffee table books are often dismissed as mere adornments or affectations, but when they’re devoted to the right subject, ...

Essays by a writer of literary lives meditate on the obsessions and obstacles endemic to her trade.

They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but as a man intrigued by the concept of judgement, the French philosopher Albert Camus would allow us to make an exception. Happily the covers for ...

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Dr. Harry Agress wrote "Next Years Best Years" to help others navigate retirement. He will discuss it April 16 at the Palm ...

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Daytona Beach will surprise and delight you with its easy access to nature, sunny beaches, unique shops, and old-fashioned ...