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 offers a unique opportunity to explore new voices, groundbreaking ideas, and thought-provoking works of art. This year, one of the most anticipated entries is Lifestyle and Longevity by Dr. Tom Taylor, showcased in the Book Gallery. This health-focused guide explores the factors that influence human longevity and provides strategies to improve and extend life. Dr. Taylor, a surgeon with extensive expertise in intestinal diseases and nutrition, draws on his professional experience to examine the interplay of diet, lifestyle, and disease prevention.
Dr. Tom Taylor was born in Preston, England, and grew up in Longridge, where he played cricket for the village team. He attended a Jesuit grammar school in Preston, where he was awarded the A-Level Physics Prize and achieved an A+ in A-Level Mathematics. His journey in medicine began at medical schools in Edinburgh and Manchester—a journey marked by personal loss when his father passed away while he was a student.
He trained as a surgeon at esteemed institutions, including the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London, the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London, and the Manchester Royal Infirmary. His career progressed as he became a senior lecturer in surgery at the University of Edinburgh and later a consultant surgeon at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Throughout his career and beyond, Dr. Taylor has been actively involved in surgical research. A highlight was winning the Moynihan Prize for his research on the treatment of esophageal varices, a complication of liver disease. He was also honored with the James IV Traveling Fellowship, which allowed him to visit multiple centers across the United States.
The December 2024 issue of Library Journal features Lifestyle and Longevity by Dr. Thomas V. Taylor. Library Journal (LJ) is one of the most respected and widely read publications in the library field. It serves as an indispensable resource for librarians, library professionals, and information specialists, offering in-depth reviews, previews, and news about the latest developments in publishing, technology, and library management.
Renowned as a trusted guide, Library Journal enables library professionals to make informed decisions about their collections and services. By blending practical advice with thought leadership, the magazine fosters a community dedicated to advancing the mission of libraries as centers of learning, culture, and community engagement. Whether you are a public librarian curating materials for a diverse audience, an academic librarian managing digital resources, or a school librarian inspiring a love for reading, LJ provides the tools and insights needed to succeed.
The same book is also recommended and advertised on the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) website. AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age. More than 100 million Americans are aged fifty and older, and they want their money, health, and happiness to last as long as they do. AARP is both a wise friend and a fierce advocate, focusing on the priorities of older Americans. Its mission—to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, not just for its nearly 38 million members—is at the core of everything it does. At its heart, AARP’s work can be summed up in 12 words: “We fight for and equip each individual to live their best life.”
AARP advocates for individuals aged 50 and over, along with their families, at the local, state, and national levels. The organization works on key issues such as updating Social Security, promoting retirement savings initiatives, ensuring access to affordable health care—including prescription drugs and long-term care—and fostering age-friendly communities with suitable housing, transportation, and support services.
Lifestyle and Longevity offers valuable insights into how lifestyle changes can lead to better health and a longer life. By emphasizing practical adjustments in diet, exercise, and mental well-being, the book inspires readers to adopt healthier habits. It reinforces the empowering message that individuals have the power to influence their health and longevity through informed lifestyle choices.
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