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Read Me, Los Angeles
Exploring L.A.'s Book Culture
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See moreA colorful, lively, and informed celebration of all things bookish in L.A. past and present, including interviews with current L.A. writers; day trips in search of favorite fictional characters, from Marlowe to Weetzie Bat; author quotes galore; curated lists of the must-read L.A. books; a look at where writers have lived and worked in the City of
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A colourful, lively, and informed celebration of all things bookish in L.A., past and present. This includes interviews with current L.A. writers and day trips in search of favourite fictional characters, from Marlowe to Weetzie Bat.
You'll find author quotes galore and curated lists of must-read L.A. books. The book also explores where writers have lived and worked in the City of Angels, providing insight into the city's book festivals, bookstores, publishers, literacy nonprofits, libraries, and more.
Read Me, Los Angeles is rich with photographs, book images, and vintage maps, making it a must-have for any literature enthusiast intrigued by the vibrant literary tapestry of Los Angeles.
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Read Me, Los Angeles by Katie Orphan offers a deep dive into the literary landscape of Los Angeles. Recognised by the Smithsonian as a vital addition for any book lover's collection, the guide is both engaging and unexpectedly profound. Alta magazine highlights its balance of being a delightful journey while encouraging readers to rediscover familiar places with fresh perspectives.
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ISBN: 9781945551680
Publisher: Prospect Park Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 April 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Prospect Park Books
Illustration: Color and BW photographs/maps throughout
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 215.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
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About the Author
Katie Orphan is the proprietor of Orphan Books; before that, she worked at the Last Bookstore in downtown L.A. for a decade. The co-author of the Last Bookstore's guide to downtown L.A. and the author of the recurring feature "Drinking with the Ghost" for the Los Angeles Review of Books, she's been a longtime literary explorer. She earned a BA in English literature from Whitworth University and an MA in literature and history from the University of Sheffield, where she studied with experts in literary tourism. Orphan lives in Los Angeles, where she always finds new places to explore.
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