LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS | THE LARGEST LITERARY GATHERING IN THE COUNTRY. WHERE 500+ VOICES SHARE ONE STAGE. STORIES, CELEBRITIES, AND CONVERSATIONS IN ONE PLACE. A FREE FESTIVAL OPEN TO EVERY KIND OF READER. PANELS, SIGNINGS, AND IDEAS ACROSS AN ENTIRE CAMPUS. WHERE BOOK LOVERS AND STORYTELLERS COLLIDE. A WEEKEND BUILT ON DISCOVERY, COMMUNITY, AND CREATIVITY. WHERE STORIES DON’T JUST LIVE, THEY CONNECT PEOPLE.
When the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books first began in 1996, it was built on a simple but powerful idea: bring books, authors, and readers together in a way that feels open, accessible, and alive. What started as a local literary gathering quickly grew into one of the largest and most celebrated book festivals in the United States. Over the years, LATFOB has become a cultural landmark, where storytelling goes beyond pages and becomes part of a shared, public experience.
Each year, the University of Southern California transforms into a vibrant literary space filled with energy, creativity, and conversation. Walk through the festival and you’ll find author panels, live discussions, book signings, performances, and interactive exhibits happening all at once. It’s not just about selling books. It’s about connecting people through ideas, perspectives, and stories that matter.
The 2026 festival continues that tradition, bringing together a diverse range of voices across genres, backgrounds, and styles. From emerging writers to established authors, the event celebrates storytelling in all its forms. It reflects a literary world that is constantly evolving, shaped by new ideas, cultural shifts, and the voices that dare to be heard.
Thousands of exhibitors take part in the festival, representing publishers, independent presses, educational institutions, and creative communities. The entire space becomes a living network of storytelling, where discovery happens naturally and every corner offers something new to explore.
Amid this dynamic and welcoming environment, Kravitz and Sons is proud to be part of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026. We’re excited to exhibit I Believe in Santa Claus And I Believe in God by Lynn Currie, a book that steps into one of the most debated conversations in human history with calm confidence. It looks at belief not as something blind or emotional, but something that can stand side by side with logic, reason, and real thought.
This work carries its own voice, perspective, and purpose, offering readers something both meaningful and memorable. It does not try to overpower you with arguments or force conclusions. Instead, it opens a door. As it steps into a space built for connection and discovery, it stands ready to meet readers who are not afraid to question, reflect, and challenge what they think they know.
A Perspective Built on Thought and Experience
Lynn Currie comes from a background that naturally shapes how this book is written. With studies in philosophy, theology, and psychology, his way of thinking is structured but never rigid. You can feel that he has spent time sitting with these questions, not just answering them quickly.
His writing feels steady and intentional. He does not rush into conclusions or try to overwhelm the reader. Instead, he builds his ideas step by step, allowing space for you to process along the way. It feels like a real conversation, not a debate. That difference matters because it keeps you engaged instead of defensive.
Exploring Belief Without Losing Balance
This book does not revolve around characters or a traditional storyline. Instead, the focus is on ideas that shape how people see the world. Questions about existence, creation, intelligence, and morality are placed at the center, and each one is explored with clarity.
The setting is not a physical place. It is the reader’s own perspective. You move through the book not by following a plot, but by following a line of thinking. One idea leads to another, and before you realize it, you are rethinking things you may have taken for granted.
What stands out most is how the book handles opposing views. It does not ignore them. It addresses them directly, breaking down arguments against belief while presenting reasons that support it. The balance between logic and faith is where the book finds its strength.
A Conversation That Stays With You
Some books end when you close them. This one doesn’t. It lingers because it pushes you to keep thinking. Whether you agree or not, you walk away with a deeper understanding of why belief exists and why it matters to so many people.