For the first time, L.A. author Robin Benway will be in attendance; her YA novel “Far from the Tree” is a finalist for the National Book Award in Young People’s Literature. Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times Robin Benway Robin Benway (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)BUNKIn 2017, we’ve all heard of fake news. 1 L.A. Times bestseller in fiction this week is “Manhattan Beach” by Jennifer Egan, now in its fourth week on the list. CAPTION Reuben Martinez, whose barbershop became Libreria Martinez Books and Art Gallery, has received the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2016 Innovator award. Reuben Martinez, whose barbershop became Libreria Martinez Books and Art Gallery, has received the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2016 Innovator award.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 11, 2017 15:56 UTC