The week's bestselling books, August 2
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for ‘Once’ Oscar win, dies at 56
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, best known for starring in the 2007 indie darling “Once” and winning an Oscar for “Falling...
Why this is the ultimate birthday cake
This is the story of a birthday cake, or rather, the pursuit of a birthday cake. The best birthday cake....
New Harry Potter train ride attracts fans, concerns from activists
The Hogwarts Express has arrived in Perris, Calif.The Southern California Railway Museum in Riverside County has temporarily turned into Platform...
Justin Halpern interview: ‘Abbott Elementary’ co-creator talks new novel ‘Get Lost’
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text"> Justin Halpern had a best-selling nonfiction book, co-created “Harley Quinn,” is co-showrunner for “Abbott Elementary” and has recently published...
SoLa and Live Nation train entertainment’s next generation
In the hours before the fifth annual Beehive Block Party kicked off on Saturday, the venue was, appropriately, abuzz.Vendors landed...
The Ultimate Birthday Cake Recipe
L.A.’s favorite birthday cake, according to an L.A. Times survey, is a composite of these three components: yellow cake, berry...
Commentary: You think escaping a Cyclops is hard? Try outwitting a giant cave shark in 'The Devil's Mouth'
'The Odyssey' meets 'Shark Week' in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Devil's Mouth': the ultimate travel horror tale.
From ‘Star Wars’ to samba, Cut Chemist rewrites L.A. hip-hop’s playbook
After 30 years of innovation in the L.A. music scene, Cut Chemist’s résumé of achievements is too long to list....
Tomato Leaf Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you want only the brilliant color and a cleaner finish. Leave unstrained for a...
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