This post was updated Aug. 24 at 3:31 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers for “The Night Ends with Fire” ahead.
This summer, alumnus K. X. Song is heating up bookshelves with the thrilling sequel to her Mulan-inspired fantasy novel, “The Night Ends with Fire.”
Song is a diaspora writer whose debut young adult novel, “An Echo in the City,” won the Freeman Book Award and was named a Best Book of 2023 by the Financial Times and Kirkus Reviews.

This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:42 p.m.
Michelle Huneven crafts an evocative tribute to her hometown in her latest novel, “Bug Hollow.”
“Bug Hollow” is a tale of grief and drama following the lives of the Samuelson family in 1970s Altadena, California, after the death of their eldest son, Ellis.

This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:29 p.m.
This summer’s upcoming television will add sunshine to your day.
Featuring a mix of highly anticipated returning seasons as well as brand new releases, TV this summer is nothing less than binge-worthy.

This post was updated July 15 at 11:03 a.m.
Upcoming music releases are setting up a bright summer.
As the temperature rises and listeners look for the perfect soundtrack, there is sure to be an album for any sunny occasion.

This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:15 p.m.
As the days get longer, readers bask in the warmth of exciting summer book releases.
Whether readers are curling up at home to escape the heat or sunbathing in the warm glow of the summer sun at the beach, this summer promises the perfect read for all.

This post was updated July 6 at 9:33 p.m.
As the school year reaches its conclusion, so does the full swing of spring.
In the midst of flowers blooming and birds singing, many artists elevate their visual craft throughout this vernal season.

Bella Marcy is connecting with thousands through her music.
The fourth-year music industry student has cultivated a strong sense of community among her listeners across social media.

The 529s will mark its one-year anniversary with a Spring Sing debut.
The band is composed of students Kiva Schweig, Roman Leitz, Maxwell Jenkins, Jacob Mayer, Addie Chandler and Will Stokes.

From literary legends to riveting panels, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books curated a magical experience for bibliophiles.
Book enthusiasts perused the streets of the University of Southern California on Sunday for the second and final day of the annual LA Times Festival of Books.

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 10:43 p.m.
The Academy eagerly awaits to fete this year’s sublime innovations.
Bringing the gold back to the Dolby Theatre, the 2025 Academy Awards will once again celebrate cinema’s most acclaimed works Sunday.