L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more

The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's festival will feature Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more.

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'The Bondsman' star Kevin Bacon on the role he has no interest in resurrecting

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Americans are spending more and more time at home

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