History

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, established in 1996, aims to connect book creators with enthusiastic readers and has grown to become the largest book festival in the U.S., attracting over 130,000 attendees annually. Featured contributors include award-winning journalist Miles Corwin, Black Dahlia expert Larry Harnisch, author Richard Rayner, and sociology professor David Ward, each bringing their unique perspectives on crime and literature. The audiobook "Homicide Special: A Year with the LAPD's Elite Detective Unit" offers an intriguing look into the professional lives of elite detectives at the LAPD.