Rock & a Hard Place

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, established in 1996, celebrates the connection between authors and readers and has evolved into the largest book festival in the U.S., attracting over 130,000 attendees annually. The audiobook features notable journalists and authors, including award-winning journalist Doyle McManus, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Barton Gellman, sociologist and author Tom Hayden, and political writer Jane Mayer, each bringing their distinct perspectives on literature and current affairs.