Books
Culture(d)—May 2012
In the realm of arts + ideas: Cleopatra reigns supreme, La Cienega spiffs up, Carroll Dunham gets his due
Q+LA Heidi Murkoff
An unexpected media empress makes her move on Hollywood, as What to Expect When You’re Expecting goes big screen
Mysterious Sweden
Swedish crime-fiction expert John-Henri Holmberg brings you the Nordic noir invasion
Tails of the City
Noir comes on little cat feet; a graphic story penned especially for LA readers
The Way of the Gun
The crime-fiction heroes of noir’s most popular writers opine on the steely tools of their trade
Joseph Wambaugh & Michael Connelly: One-on-One
READ the full article on the conversation between the two iconic authors >
Rhythm + Blue
Old friends Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly talk cops, conflict and the eternal mystery that is Los Angeles
Dark Wave
Noir enthusiast Denise Hamilton proves the undertow of surf culture isn't as fun, fun, fun as you’d think
Ten Most Wanted
A year in crime fiction, curated by Mysterious Bookshop maestro Otto Penzler
Q+LA Elmore Leonard
The master of snap, crackle and pop crime fiction on hard-boiled masters, the jargon of Justified—and Raylan Givens’ iconic Stetson
Editor’s Letter—April 2012
In a special tribute to the nuances of noir, the best of the genre weighs in on books, bad guys and weapons of choice
Character Witness
Biographers take you inside the art and science of their craft—and it's not as tame as you may think
Editor’s Letter—March 2012
On Lily Collin’s magical spell, spring fashion’s wallop of color—and the new trend seeping into cocktails
Culture(d)—February 2012
Arts + ideas: John Dickinson on the block, Richard Diebenkorn back to the future—and Ming Wong’s Chinatown sojourn
Holiday Gift Guide
No gimmicks here, just our straight-up annual guide to the best in holiday presents for you and yours.
Culture(d)—December 2011
This month: art with a personal touch, art for the masses—and art from the fashion forward.
Editor’s Letter—December 2011
The things that unite our city can be found in all corners.
Culture(d)—November 2011
In the realm of arts + ideas: A noncolor color gets its due, Destroy All Monsters lives—and Quarterly Co. gives a piece of the Web.
Editor’s Letter—November 2011
From chefs to stars, people are dishing this month. See what’s being served.
Culture(d)—October 2011
In the realm of arts+ideas: didactic decor, KAWS for cartoons—and High Desert hijinks
Culture(d)—August 2011
Brothers Grimm tales, verklempt over Vermeer and L.A.'s upcoming FYF-dom.
Pretty Tough
Originally victims and femme fatales, the women of today’s mystery fiction are now as damaged and complex as their male counterparts.
Sunset on Sunset
A street of dreams, a time of day, a state of mind...and an LA exclusive graphic tale.
Dark Passages
First and foremost a scholar in noir, Otto Penzler picks his 10 favorite lines from the best the genre has to offer on the silver screen.
Serenity Now
In the latest edition of the Lonely Hearts Book Club, we find reads sure to get you off the couch and back in the groove.
Printed Matter
A library of design surprises awaits at vintage-furniture emporium Reform.
The Source Michael Connelly
The bestselling author shares the roller coaster of seeing his Lincoln Lawyer go from book to big screen.
Culture(d)—February 2011
In the realm of arts and ideas—from a rapper’s delight to Variations of Jane Fonda to John Waters’ vaudeville for a new generation.
Eclipse of the Heart
Reads you need when the cushion of lifelong friendship feels a bit lumpy.
Culture(d)—January 2011
In the realm of arts and ideas, from seminal photography tomes to art shows for the generations.
Culture(d)—November 2010
This month, an eclectic sampling of the Los Angeles art scene, including a Michael Kohn retrospective, Raphael’s Madonna and Andy Warhol camos.
The Illusion of Allusion
For a lady who isn't all she seems—and for the rest of us who may not be either—Lonely Hearts Book Club pulls a little poetic bait and switch.
Culture(d)—October 2010
It's a decidedly photographic bent with a William Eggleston exhibition at LACMA, a book on reefer films and a tribute to Julius Shulman.
When the Fur Flies
Put your jealousy in a doggie bag and chew on these suggestions from the Lonely Hearts Book Club team.
Culture(d)—September 2010
To honor the Mexican bicentennial, museums are showcasing murals, posters, tattoos and street art; plus, a Santa Monica Glow.
Into the Wild
For those of you not so enamored of the outdoors, let us suggest a reading list with a pastoral motif and a Mother Nature flavor.
Bound for Glory
Michael Tuttle has carved his unique literary niche as a personal-library preservationist in a world of iPads and Kindles.
My Sister, Myself
Lonely Hearts Book Club tackles the highs and very decided lows of the female sibling relationship.
Can’t Be Too Thin
Too busy multitasking to settle in for a long read? How about some short-story suggestions just perfect for those fleeting minutes before sleep.
The Slow Fade from B&W into Color
There's more diversity in noir than you might think—Denise Hamilton proves it.
Basic Black
Twenty essential books and films that form the foundation for that specialty genre known as L.A. noir.
Wanderlusting...
This month Mack & Kaufman respond to a request for romantic getaways to far-off lands, some imaginary, others real.
It’s All Relative
This month's suggestions focus on family dysfunction and the books that can provide solace and amusement.
Helplessly Hoping
"I’ve been dating this man for three years, and he still won’t commit. Okay, the truth is he’s married to someone else." Is there a band-aid for this pain? You'd be surprised where relief can be found...
A Woman Scorned...
Salvation for a love gone wrong doesn't always have to be revenge. Sometimes a good hard read is all ya need.
Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man
Melissa in Brentwood wonders if she should stand by her man. The answer? Remedies in the written word include Lady Chatterley's Lover and The Portrait of a Lady.
The Write Direction
Jack S. in Beverly Hills is looking for a smart and sexy read. The answer? Remedies in the written word include Tom Wolfe, T.C. Boyle, John McPhee, Tobias Wolff and Roberto Bolaño.
The Style List—April 2009
This month's must-experience list includes the Los Angeles Antiques Show, Golden State on Fairfax, Encore in Las Vegas, and the work of John Hardy and Patricia Urquiola.
