Fiction

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, founded in 1996, aims to connect authors with passionate readers and has grown to be the largest book festival in the U.S., attracting over 130,000 attendees annually. Featured critics and authors include Donna Rifkind, known for her reviews in prominent publications, Giocanda Belli, whose acclaimed works like The Inhabited Woman have gained international recognition, and Mary Gaitskill, a best-selling novelist celebrated for her unique storytelling. The festival showcases a diverse range of literary talents, including Aimee Bender and emerging voices like Dylan Landis.