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 Resurrection? Fact or Fiction: A Trial Lawyer Looks At All The Evidence by Atty. Joe Otto, a thought-provoking work that takes one of the most debated events in history and examines it through the sharp, disciplined lens of a legal mind. Instead of asking readers to simply believe, this book invites them to think, question, and evaluate the evidence for themselves.
This work carries its own voice, grounded in logic yet open to faith, offering readers something both intellectually engaging and spiritually meaningful. As it steps into a space built for connection and discovery, it stands ready to meet readers who are searching not just for answers, but for understanding that feels solid, tested, and real.
A Mind Trained to Question, A Voice Willing to Explore
Atty. Joe Otto approaches writing in a way that feels different right away. You can tell this is someone trained to look at facts, examine claims, and challenge assumptions. His background in law shapes how he presents ideas. He does not rush you. He lays things out step by step, like a case being built carefully in a courtroom, making sure every point has a purpose.
At the same time, there is something grounded and personal in his approach. This is not just about winning an argument. It feels like a conversation with someone who genuinely wants you to understand why this topic matters. His writing balances clarity with depth, making complex theological and historical ideas easier to follow without watering them down.
Examining the Evidence, One Question at a Time
This book centers around one of the most significant claims in human history: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Instead of presenting it as a distant religious idea, the book brings it into focus as something that can be examined, questioned, and understood. The setting moves between biblical accounts, historical context, and real-world reasoning, creating a space where faith and logic meet.
The “characters” here are not just figures from history, but also the readers themselves. Skeptics, believers, and those in between all have a place in this discussion. Atty. Otto positions himself almost like a guide, walking readers through evidence, testimonies, and arguments, much like a lawyer presenting a case before a jury. His role is clear: present the facts, highlight the implications, and let the reader decide.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is how it deals with doubt. Instead of avoiding hard questions, it leans into them. It talks about belief, free will, and the nature of evidence in a way that feels honest. The lesson here is simple but powerful. Faith does not have to ignore reason. In fact, the two can work together. Readers come away not just with information, but with a deeper sense of what it means to truly consider something before accepting or rejecting it.
A Question Worth Answering
This is not just a book you read and forget. It stays with you because it challenges how you think about belief, evidence, and truth. If you have ever questioned, wondered, or even struggled with these ideas, this is the kind of book that meets you right where you are and gives you something real to work with.
Resurrection? Fact or Fiction
Take a closer look and decide for yourself what the evidence reveals.