Your ultimate L.A. Bookshelf is here — a guide to the 110 essential L.A. books, plus essays, supporting quotes and a ranked list of the best of the best. In advance of this year’s Los Angeles Times ...

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The teen detectives and alien enigmas of the Nova Scotia-set “Hobtown Mystery Stories” return for a third supernatural outing. By Sam Thielman On the joys of having stories in my ears — and yes, ...

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November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...