The 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB), held on April 26–27 at the University of Southern California (USC), was a significant cultural event that brought together a diverse array of participants and marked its 30th anniversary with a vibrant celebration of literature, culture, and community. The festival is known for attracting a large crowd each year. For instance, the 2024 festival drew over 150,000 attendees, and the 2025 event featured more than 550 writers, experts, and storytellers, along with hundreds of exhibitors.
The festival featured over 100 ticketed author events, children’s storytelling sessions, poetry readings, book signings, and more than 400 exhibitor booths. Notable participants in the 2025 festival included authors such as Stacey Abrams, Jon M. Chu, Amanda Gorman, Chelsea Handler, Ibram X. Kendi, and Rebecca Yarros, among many others. The festival’s success was also attributed to the generous involvement of volunteers who assisted with various aspects of the event, including welcoming attendees, staffing author events, and supervising book signings.
LATFOB 2025 emphasized accessibility and community involvement. General admission was free, with select programming requiring tickets. The festival’s partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs ensured that a wide range of activities were available to attendees of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a welcoming environment for literary enthusiasts and families alike.
As LATFOB celebrates three decades of literary celebration, the 2025 festival underscored the importance of storytelling in shaping culture and community. With its diverse programming and commitment to accessibility, the festival continues to be a premier event for book lovers and cultural aficionados. The success of this year’s event sets a promising precedent for future festivals, ensuring that the tradition of literary celebration will continue to thrive in Los Angeles.
LATFOB 2025 provides a unique opportunity to explore new voices, groundbreaking ideas, and thought-provoking works of art. This year, one of the most anticipated entries is “Fine Dining at Home by Chef Bernard” by Bernard Mayer, which is being showcased in the Book Gallery.
“Fine Dining at Home by Chef Bernard” by Bernard Mayer was also among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, last October 16-20, 2024.
Frankfurter Buchmesse is one of the world’s most important stages for current debates on international and socio-political events. In Frankfurt, we bring together the people whose business is ideas, open a constructive dialogue on pressing issues, and meet on equal footing with those who have different views.
Michael Radon of The US Review of Books reviewed and commended “Fine Dining at Home by Chef Bernard” by Bernard A. Mayer. Here is an excerpt from the US Review of Books that highlights:
“The focus of this cookbook is on fine dining, but that doesn’t mean that every dish is going to be rich and full of exotic, hard-to-find ingredients. There are plenty of options to choose from ranging from beginner-friendly fare to dishes that require a bit more technical skill, understanding, and preparation in advance. Instructions are direct and to the point, with the occasional photograph offering readers a little visual inspiration when selecting the right recipe for the occasion. In the beginning, each chapter focuses on regional cuisines from across the globe, but as the book goes on, the type of food becomes the focus, making it easy to find recipes for soups, sauces, cakes, or omelets. With a wide variety of available meals to try, this cookbook offers its owners a chance to try something new and exciting for months and months.”
“Fine Dining at Home by Chef Bernard” was put together by Bernard A. Mayer as a suggestion for anyone who likes cooking and preparing nice dinners for their family and friends when they get together on special holidays and events that occur in many people’s lives, etc.
Bernard A. Mayer was born on April 8, 1944, in Syracuse, New York. He first started working in restaurants as a dishwasher, waiting tables along the way. Later, he cooked for friends and family. After retiring from work, he thought he should put together a recipe book that housewives could use to entertain their guests, families, or anyone who likes cooking.
He started working in restaurants, first as a busboy and dishwasher and later as a cook or food preparer. He also waited tables along the way. Later on, he cooked for friends, clubs, high-end restaurants, and special events while working as a chef. After he retired from work in general, he made the decision to put together a recipe book that housewives could use to host guests, family, and everyone else who appreciates cooking.
He was also interviewed by Benji Cole of CBS Radio in the People of Distinction Program. The said program is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States. It is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors. Click here to listen to the full interview:
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