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 The Journey of Obedience: A Memoir of Faith, Calling and Destiny by Eugene McCrea, a heartfelt memoir that opens up a life shaped by faith, trials, and unwavering commitment to a higher calling. It brings readers into a personal journey where every challenge and victory is tied to one simple but powerful decision, to obey.
This work carries its own voice, perspective, and purpose, offering readers something both meaningful and memorable. As it steps into a space built for connection and discovery, it stands ready to meet readers who are looking for stories that stay with them long after the final page.
A Life Shaped by Faith and Calling
From the back roads of South Carolina to the distant landscapes of Alaska, this story follows a path that is anything but ordinary. Eugene McCrea’s journey is not built on comfort or ease. It is built on moments where he had to choose faith even when the outcome was uncertain.
You see a life that moves through different seasons. Planting a church, raising a family, facing serious illness, and stepping into missions that go beyond borders. Each part of his journey feels like a test, but also a step forward into something bigger than himself.
What stands out is how everything connects back to obedience. Not the easy kind, but the kind that asks you to trust when things do not make sense. That is where the real weight of the story comes in.
Lessons That Hit Close to Home
This memoir is not just about one man’s life. It reflects the kind of questions many people quietly carry. What is my purpose? Am I on the right path? Can I really trust where I am being led?
Through his experiences, readers get a clear look at what it means to stay grounded in faith while facing real-life struggles. The roles he takes on as a leader, a father, and a believer all come with pressure, but also growth. You see the cost, but you also see the reward.
The settings shift, the challenges grow, but the message stays consistent. Obedience is not always easy, but it shapes something lasting. It builds strength, character, and a deeper understanding of purpose.
A Story That Stays With You
There is something about a story told with honesty that makes it stick. This one does not try to impress. It simply tells the truth. And because of that, it feels real from start to finish.
It invites you to look at your own life a little differently. To think about the choices you make and where they are leading you. It is not just a story you read and move on from. It is one that stays in your mind and keeps asking questions.
Step Into a Journey That Could Change Your Own
If you have ever wondered about your purpose or struggled to trust the path you are on, this book meets you right there. It is honest, relatable, and grounded in something deeper than just storytelling.
The Journey of Obedience
A Memoir of Faith, Calling and Destiny
Start your journey today and see where obedience can lead you