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August 21, 2:38 pm

K. X. Song discusses themes, inspiration in sequel ‘The Dragon Wakes with Thunder’

This post was updated Aug. 24 at 3:31 p.m. Warning: Spoilers for “The Night Ends with Fire” ahead. This summer, alumnus K. X. Song is heating up bookshelves with the thrilling sequel to her Mulan-inspired fantasy novel, “The Night Ends with Fire.” Song is a diaspora writer whose debut young adult novel, “An Echo in the City,” won the Freeman Book Award and was named a Best Book of 2023 by the Financial Times and Kirkus Reviews. Read more...

Photo: Author K. X. Song smiles for a photo. Her newest novel, “The Dragon Wakes with Thunder,” is the epic second installation in her duology, “The Dragon Spirit.” (Courtesy of Ruan Yunong)

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August 20, 1:53 pm

UCLA lecturer shares personal, hometown influence behind latest novel ‘Bug Hollow’

This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:42 p.m. Michelle Huneven crafts an evocative tribute to her hometown in her latest novel, “Bug Hollow.” “Bug Hollow” is a tale of grief and drama following the lives of the Samuelson family in 1970s Altadena, California, after the death of their eldest son, Ellis. Read more...

Photo: Author Michelle Huneven poses in front of a house. The UCLA lecturer dedicated her latest novel, “Bug Hollow,” to her Altadena hometown. (Courtesy of Anne Fishbein)

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August 18, 1:48 pm

Spoon University at UCLA will give you a taste (and review) of Westwood eats

Spoon University at UCLA is cooking up tasty reviews, delicious recipes and a sense of community for Bruins. As a national online food publication, Spoon University allows students to publish articles about recipes, restaurant reviews and other food-related content, said Madelyn Zirlin, former co-president of the UCLA chapter. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are members of Spoon University at UCLA trying boba drinks at a club social. Spoon University publishes food-related content geared toward college students. (Courtesy of Spoon University UCLA)

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August 12, 1:46 pm

Leslie Lee dives further into fantasy with latest novel ‘The Ashwalker’

This post was updated Oct. 9 at 9:37 p.m. Leslie Lee is working to make reading magical again. The Fresno-based author’s latest novel, “The Ashwalker,” is the third installment of her fantasy series, “Legends of the Vale,” which explores a world wrought by conflict between elves and vampires. Read more...

Photo: Shown is Leslie Lee, a fantasy and historical fiction author. Lee’s newest novel, “The Ashwalker,” is the third installment in her newest fantasy series, “Legends of the Vale.” (Courtesy of Leslie Lee)

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August 8, 1:25 pm

Q&A: Chanel Contos discusses sex education, genuine consent in “Consent Laid Bare”

This post was updated Oct. 12 at 8:26 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence and assault that some readers may find disturbing. Read more...

Photo: Shown is Chanel Contos sitting on a stool. Contos is the author of “Consent Laid Bare,” a novel that discusses consent and sexual violence specifically for teenage audiences. (Courtesy of Corrie Bond)

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August 5, 1:04 pm

Book review: ‘Not Quite Dead Yet’ is filled with suspense, heavy exposition

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. “Not Quite Dead Yet” leaves the reader in suspense until the end, but is not quite perfect yet. The novel, written by Holly Jackson and published July 22, is a thriller adult novel about a victim named Jet Mason who survives an attack but is warned that she will die in seven days due to the wounds. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Holly Jackson’s newest mystery novel, “Not Quite Dead Yet.” The book follows Jet Mason as she attempts to solve her own murder in seven days. (Courtesy of Bantam Books)

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July 17, 1:17 pm

Bruin-owned barbershop Saints cuts hair – not men’s self care

This post was updated July 20 at 6:21 p.m. Daniel Ordoñez is transforming the men’s wellness sector, one barbershop at a time. The UCLA alumnus said his experience in the design media arts program gave him the foundation he needed to later thrive as an entrepreneur. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Daniel Ordoñez, the founder of Saints, sitting on a chair in the center of his store. Saints is a barbershop focused on promoting men’s wellness and self care. (Courtesy of Jonathan Arce)


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