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Join the Banned Book Club with our September pick, “The Perks of Being A Wallflower”
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis joins our sister shows “Chicago Today” and “The Hub Today” to reveal this month’s Banned Book Club read: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky.
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What is Banned Books Week?
Banned Books Week started in 1982 and draws attention to censorship.
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Banned Books Week begins with reports showing challenges both up and down
Two new reports provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide.
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Award-winning Author Gary Goldstein celebrates the release of his third novel, “Please Come to Boston”
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with award-winning author and screenwriter Gary Goldstein about the release of his third novel, “Please Come to Boston.” This follow-up to his second book, “The Mother I Never Had” is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about college kids in the seventies finding themselves and finding love.
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Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world
The 78-year-old country music legend has made it her mission to improve literacy through her Imagination Library book giveaway program. And in recent months, it has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky.
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Riveting Read: Dr. Ian Smith's 4th installment of “Ashe Cayne” is out now
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with physician and author Dr. Ian Smith to get a preview of “Eagle Rock,” the fourth installment of Smith’s successful “Ashe Cayne” series.
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Nail your next job interview or presentation using these research-backed tips
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with Terri Sjodin, author of “Presentation Ready,” to learn her top tips for setting yourself up for success during life’s important moments. Whether it’s a job interview, a client meeting or in everyday interactions with friends and family, you may be making crucial communication errors.
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Meet the 18-year-old behind a new & innovative LA bookstore
California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad heads to Studio City to meet 18-year-old Annabelle Chang and check out the highly curated collection of young adult-focused books.
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Edna O'Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93
Edna O’Brien has died at age 93. She was one of the world’s most admired and controversial writers who scandalized her native Ireland with her debut novel, “The Country Girls,” which was censored and even burned.
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This biographer exchanged emails with Bernie Madoff from prison for a decade. Here's what he learned
Richard Behar’s new biography, “Madoff: The Final Word,” takes readers into the fraudster’s final years in prison, and all that came before.
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Community steps up to help Octavia's Bookshelf in Pasadena
The Pasadena bookstore was facing financial pressure to close. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
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Pasadena steps up to support Octavia's Bookshelf
When Nikki High opened Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena in February of last year, she was looking to create a community space for Black, Indigenous and POC readers and writers.
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This is your ultimate summer 2024 reading guide
California Live correspondent Brian Copeland visits Orinda Books to find the hottest reads for the summer. From mysteries to quirky inspirational books, we’ve got page-turners for every reader.
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This is your ultimate summer 2024 reading guide
California Live correspondent Brian Copeland visits Orinda Books to find the hottest reads for the summer. From mysteries to quirky inspirational books, we’ve got page-turners for every reader.
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Live the life you desire with these breakthrough tips from a beloved wellness expert
Author and wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne joins California Live’s Danielle Nottingham to share key takeaways from her highly-anticipated book, “Wisdom of the Path: The Beautiful and Bumpy Ride to Healing and Trusting Our Inner Guide.” Learn how to collect wisdom from past experiences to reach your highest potential.
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Here's where kids and teens can get freebies for completing their summer reading
Schools out but that doesn’t mean the pages have to stop turning. Here are some incentives to get your young ones to keep reading this summer.
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Here's June's banned book club read for pride month
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis links up with our sister shows, “Chicago Today” and “The Hub Today” in Boston to reveal this month’s banned book club, “Flamer” by Mike Curato.
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LGBTQ+ advocate talks new book about “Ru Paul's Drag Race” winner
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with Michael Bach, Co-Author of “All About Yvie” and talks about the drag icon who inspired the book & more.
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Barnes and Noble launches free summer book program
Barnes and Nobles announced Tuesday that any child in grades 1 through 6 who reads at least eight books over the summer can receive a free book from a participating store.
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Malcolm Gladwell takes fresh look at societal trends in ‘Revenge of the Tipping Point'
Malcolm Gladwell’s “Revenge Of the Tipping Point” will be published Oct. 1