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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

10 books to read in January, new page-turners from George Saunders, Gabriel Tallent and more

Reading List 10 books for your January reading list If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may...

The most-read Los Angeles Times stories of 2025

2025 was challenging for Angelenos. The year began with the double firestorms, and chaos and uncertainty continued into June when...

Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ actor and Spike Lee collaborator, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role in HBO’s “The Wire” and his collaborations with director Spike Lee in...

For Oprah Winfrey, a croissant is now just a croissant — not a struggle

Yes, Oprah Winfrey has discussed her weight loss and weight gain and weight in general before — many, many times...

Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from L.A. home over $60,000 in unpaid rent

Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay rent.Rourke, whose birth name is Philip...

This legendary L.A. music venue is closing after 25 years. But its story isn’t over

When musician Cary Brothers found out that the Hotel Cafe was shutting down, he felt like he’d been told his...

Is Timothée Chalamet as good at pingpong as his character in ‘Marty Supreme’?

First clue that someone is serious about pingpong: They call it table tennis. Second clue: They bring their own paddle.Timothée...

Tyler Perry’s new sexual assault accuser allegedly texted about health woes months before lawsuit

December 29, 2025

An actor who appeared in Tyler Perry’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween” allegedly confided in the media mogul about health concerns...

George Clooney and his family are now citizens of France. Good luck with that!