Photos: Books take center stage as USC hosts nation’s largest literary and cultural festival
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, which continues through Sunday, will draw an estimated 150,000 people to the University Park Campus.
From Daily Trojan to Spoiler Alert: Trojan’s very personal story hits the big screen
Michael Ausiello wrote a heartbreaking — yet darkly funny — memoir after his husband’s death. It’s now a movie starring Jim Parsons, opening Friday.
ER doctor shares her story to help others ‘on their journey to heal’
Michele Harper shared stories of compassion from her book, The Beauty in Breaking: A Memoir.
Alum creates the first poetry library in California, emphasizing works by poets of color
Hiram Sims opens the Sims Library of Poetry, a space for people from Inglewood and the rest of Los Angeles to read, write and create.
‘Life is what you bake it,’ says lawyer turned baking mogul
Vallery Lomas left her career as a lawyer to focus on baking — and won the Great American Baking Show. Now she’s an acclaimed cookbook author.
Thousands turn out for Festival of Books, with authors, music, health screenings and a pre-pandemic vibe
The crowds are big as the largest literary and cultural event in the nation returns to the USC University Park Campus after a two-year virtual break.
Festival of Books returns to USC as an in-person event this weekend
Considered the largest literary and cultural festival in the nation, the event is expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees Saturday and Sunday.
5 books that could improve your life in 2022 (and beyond)
Ring in the New Year with these USC scholar-recommended reads that promise a little self-transformation.
2 MacArthur Fellows recommend readings and video for Latinx Heritage Month
Natalia Molina and Josh Kun of USC Dornsife offer nonfiction and artistic works to give readers insight into the Latinx experience.
Festival of Books to feature Zooey Deschanel, Don Lemon and USC authors including Viet Thanh Nguyen
The nation’s largest literary festival — sponsored by USC and the Los Angeles Times — will be held online for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.
5 books to dive into for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, USC professors share reading suggestions that explore the legacies and successes of women around the world.
This year’s Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to be held online
The event — the nation’s largest literary and cultural festival — traditionally draws more than 150,000 people to the USC University Park Campus.
Read these 11 books to better understand race and privilege in America
As protestors take to the streets, USC Dornsife faculty offer reading suggestions that provide historical and cultural background on the roots of American racism.
No virus can keep USC scholars from their books
Staff scan centuries-old gilded pages and send them to eager faculty and students from behind closed doors at USC Libraries.
Los Angeles Times Book Prize winners named as USC anticipates annual literary fest in October
In its 25th year, the annual L.A. Times Festival of Books is scheduled to return to USC this fall.
5 Things to Know about Poet Robin Coste Lewis
Get to know the award-winning poet laureate, theologian and USC writer in residence.
Donation of more than 4,000 books aims to promote literacy in USC’s neighborhood
The books are earmarked for nine schools with K-5 programs within the USC Family of Schools and will be delivered via the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative.
Looking for a good summer book? Here’s what Trojans will be reading
This year’s USC summer reading list is another eclectic assortment, from ancient inspiration to contemporary intrigue.
Kale chips and gluten-free are the Prada handbag of the new elite
“Aspirational class” moves away from material goods, toward prudent decisions about health and kids, says USC professor.
What Trojans will be reading this summer: President Nikias’ picks
This year’s summer reading list is an eclectic assortment, from Dostoyevsky to Edward Snowden.
With support from loved ones and imaginary dragons, a little girl copes with cancer
When a family friend took on the battle of her young life, a PhD student made her the hero of a children’s book.
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s latest work looks at how different countries remember Vietnam War
Nothing Ever Dies is a nonfiction follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer.
Here’s what Trojans will be reading this summer
USC President C. L. Max Nikias’ summer reading list is a university tradition; here are this year’s selections.
The Case for Celebrating Accountants
For USC’s Jacob Soll, it’s time that good accountants get the respect—and historical spotlight—they deserve.