Carolyn Kellogg's Profile

Today is the birthday of Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson, who wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew books under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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88 books that shaped America, at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress' list of 88 books that shaped America includes poetry, novels, nonfiction, a play, a polemic, books of science and grammar, cookbooks and children's books. What's it missing? Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Mother's Day: What are new moms reading?

Six writers who are new (or expecting) moms tell us what they're reading. Happy Mothers Day! Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Tonight in LA: James Ellroy and Helen Knode

Former LA Weekly scribe Helen Knode will mix it up with crime writer James Ellroy, who happens to be her ex-husband, to talk about her new novel "Wildcat Play." Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Tehran Book Fair versus the literature of Iran's streets

The Tehran Book Fair kicks off today, highlighting pressures between sanctioned and censored books in Iran. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Festival of books: Publishing in the digital age

The Atavist, Byliner, Figment and Grantland discussed the opportunities and challenges of digital publishing at the 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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J.K. Rowling's new book will be 'The Casual Vacancy'

J.K. Rowling's first book for adults is coming in September. Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Amazon exposed: The book behemoth is scrutinized

In recent weeks, a spate of articles have looked closely, and critically, at Amazon's practices. Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Herman Wouk to publish new book with Simon & Schuster

Author Herman Wouk, 96, will publish a new novel with Simon & Schuster this fall. Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Steven Millhauser beats DeLillo, Pearlman for 2011 Story Prize

The Story Prize for 2011 was awarded to Steven Millhauser for "We Others: New and Selected Stories." Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Tickets to the L.A. Times Festival of Books now on sale

Tickets are on sale for panel passes to the 2012 L.A. Times Festival of Books. Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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'On the Road' trailer: dances, typewriters, and guns [video]

Preview the upcoming movie version of "On the Road," which co-stars Kristen Stewart. Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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When moon rocks were swag

The Case of the Missing Moon Rocks is the latest multimedia ebook story from The Atavist. Continue reading

Posted Mar 15, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Jonathan Safran Foer in Beverly Hills tonight

Jonathan Safran Foer comes to L.A. with The New American Haggadah, which he's edited. Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Happy birthday, Gabriel Garcia Marquez!

Gabriel Garcia Marquez turns 84 today. Celebrate and read his interview with Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa. Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Today you are you! That is truer than true! Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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2011 Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalists announced

The complete list of finalists for the 2011 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes. Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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For Presidents Day, a tower of Lincoln books

A huge stack of books about Abraham Lincoln is installed at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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'Downton Abbey' recap: It was LUST, Matthew!

Christmas comes to Downton Abbey. And the year 1920. And there is love, vengeance, snow and lust in the air. Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2012 at Show Tracker

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Which classic work of literature is the most romantic? [poll]

Four classic love stories. Which is the most romantic? Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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'Downton Abbey' recap: The aftermath of war

The war is over, but the scars remain both upstairs and down in this Downton Abbey recap. Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at Show Tracker

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'Downton Abbey' recap: Oh no, Matthew!

Things turn bad for Matthew, William, and pretty much everyone close to them. Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at Show Tracker

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NBC News to begin publishing e-books

NBC News is getting into the ebook publishing business. Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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Interview: When 'L.A. Noir' meets 'The Walking Dead'

The author of the true chronicle of mid-century mobsters and cops talks about his book being developed for TV by Frank Darabont, who breathed life into the zombie story "The Walking Dead." Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2012 at Jacket Copy

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'Downton Abbey' recap: Back with a bang and a velvet frock

Bombs are exploding and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) plans to leave the trenches for a short visit home to Downton Abbey. "Life at Downton," he says. "It seems like another world." And it is: The wildy addictive Masterpiece Classic "Downtown Abbey" is back for its second season, with all the pomp and intrigue anyone might wish for. Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at Show Tracker

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