Thinking of Elizabeth Taylor what comes to mind? Those eyes? Diamonds? The eight marriages? A new book by cultural critic M. G. Lord of USC Dornsife describes how the late actress’ feminist impact has been hidden in plain sight.
Combining theory and pop culture, Ange-Marie Hancock creates a blueprint for political unity in her new book Solidarity Politics for Millennials: A Guide to Ending the Oppression Olympics.
Carol Muske-Dukes, USC Dornsife professor of English and creative writing, will read from Twin Cities and Crossing State Lines: An American Renga during the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.
USC Dornsife alumna Téa Obreht has won Britain’s Orange Prize for fiction for her debut novel The Tiger's Wife.
The Book Awards presented by the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association recognize "incredible literary talent" from the region.
Mark Richard’s new book and memoir House of Prayer No. 2: A Writer’s Journey Home is the winner of a 2012 Pushcart Prize for nonfiction.
USC Dornsife professors exchange ideas and a few barbs with political icons such as Tom Hayden and musical icons such as Patti Smith during the 16th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held at USC April 30 and May 1. T.C. Boyle reads his hilarious short story, "The Lie."
Carol Muske-Dukes, professor of English and creative writing in USC Dornsife and California’s poet laureate, will participate in three events during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books — all on Saturday, April 30. During one, she will read from her new book of poetry, Twin Cities, which will be available at the festival.
