A Clayton Kershaw biography and more baseball book recommendations
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Taming ‘The Bear’: What Alice Waters could teach chef Carmy
Announcing this year’s Restaurant of the Year and Gold Award, plus this weekend’s Mr. Beef pop-up and more Chicago eating, how climate change is moving…
Meet the writer translating Alejandro Zambra, José Donoso and more
Good morning and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a novelist and punk historian, and although I’m currently on vacation…
World’s No. 3 restaurant chef speaks out
A 21st century French chef, L.A. Taco’s Taco Madness, a Juneteenth bake sale, yakitori in Vegas, ube everywhere and Steph Curry’s favorite popcorn. I’m Laurie…
Tananarive Due talks ‘The Reformatory’ and Gracetown’s importance
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StokerCon guest of honor Paul Tremblay discusses the appeal of horror
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6 essential collections to celebrate short story month
Good morning and welcome back to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a fiction writer, punk historian and a longtime contributor to…
Where to find the best affordable meals in Los Angeles
The cost of living in Los Angeles seems to increase by the day. Prices for necessities like housing, gas and groceries have all risen, while…
Former Royal butler and chef set to lead expert talks on new regal-themed cruise
Riviera Travel is launching a new royal-inspired cruise complete with expert talks from a former Royal butler and a former Royal Chef - and the…
The best panels at the L.A. Times Festival of Books
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Best Portraits from the Festival of Books: John Green, Henry Winkler and more
The 29th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to USC with a first ever live stream of activities. Many of the participants and guests…
Mawson Station chef turned aurora australis photographer revels in his finest photos so far
Justin Chambers has been chasing the aurora australis for over a decade, and he's now in one of the best places in the world to…
Celebrity chef Gok Wan stuns fans as he reveals surprise career change
GOK Wan fans have been left stunned after realising that he has a very successful DJ career. The 49-year-old, who is notably known for his…
Read ‘The Cactus League’ if Ohtani’s scandal is on your mind
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Female authors address climate change and an unlivable world
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2024 Festival of Books lineup includes Viet Thanh Nguyen
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At the Yacht Club de Monaco it’s time for the 5th Superyacht Chef Competition
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Prue Leith quits Great Celebrity Bake Off with very famous chef 'set to replace her'
The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has confirmed she will be stepping away from the celebrity version of the Channel 4 show…
2024 best picture Oscar nominees that are based on books
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Michelin chef desserts that satisfy more than sweet cravings
A Spanish chef from London brings her “pinpoint” cooking to Los Angeles for a night. Plus, the buzzy new mercado that’s opened in Orange County,…