Author Vivian Swift said, “In February, the overcast sky is not gloomy so much as neutral and vague. It’s a good time to get lost in thought, for the outdoor world is not very compelling these days.” ...

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.

Hill and the film’s director talked about the time a team of college basketball players beat Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and ...