From a romantic beach to historic bars, discover the best places in Los Angeles to read a book.

Tracing Charles Bukowski's steps reveals that the cantankerous scribe left his mark all over the City of Angels.

One of the most famous literary incubators in the country, Beyond Baroque has celebrated the literary arts for more than 50 years.

From children's books to cooking to horror, read on for some of the best specialty bookstores in L.A.

On view at The Huntington Library from April 8 to August 7, "Octavia E. Butler: Telling My Stories" examines the life and work of the celebrated science fiction author.

Discover the landmark Richard J. Riordan Central Library, the crown jewel of the Los Angeles Public Library system.

Los Angeles libraries are among the most renowned in the country, featuring incredibly rare editions, important historical archives, and unique collections found nowhere else.

From world-famous Hollywood Boulevard to the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, L.A. landmarks have been featured in generations of acclaimed novels.