Literature & Fiction Department - Los Angeles Public Library

10/21/2026

The finalists for the 2026 National Book Awards have been announced.
Tune in on November 18th, 2026 to find out who won!
In the meantime, visit us today or head to our website to read the nominated titles

10/19/2026

Happy Motivational Monday!

Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of Raphael Bob-Waksberg's wise words today!

10/16/2026

'Tis the time for frightening fiction!
Want to read a horrifying tale for the spookiest of months but unsure of where to start? We've got rec's for all your favorite genres.
Visit us today or head to our website to check out your latest shocking story!

10/14/2026

Congratulations to author Anne Carson not only for winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature but for having the most iconic response upon learning the news -"Crazy, I think they're all crazy."

10/13/2026

Tuesday September 15th - Tuesday October 13th is Latino Heritage Month!
Cynthia Pelayo is award-winning author and poet. Her latest book, It Came from Neverland, is a horror reimagining of the Peter Pan tale set during World War I.
Visit us today or head to our website .org to check out her work!

10/12/2026

Happy Motivational Monday!

Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of Rachel Joy Scott's wise words today!

10/11/2026

The library will be closed Monday, October 12th in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
We're always open online!

10/10/2026

New Month, new book adaptations! Follow the link below to read about the latest books to hit the big screen!

News and Stories / Articles Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month Published October 6, 2026 Elizabeth Graney Librarian 85 Posts If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and ...

10/09/2026

Is there anything creepier than a cursed film?
Swipe through our latest to read the scariest stories featuring those unlucky few who have found themselves terrorized by cursed footage.
Visit us today or head to our website to check out these unsettling reads!
Happy Reading!

10/06/2026

Tuesday September 15th - Tuesday October 13th is Latino Heritage Month!
Marcela Fuentes is an award-winning author. Her debut novel, Malas, follows a family on the Texas Mexico border and the curse that has plagued their family for generations.
Visit us today or head to our website .org to check out her work!