The 30th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books attracted a significant crowd at USC, featuring over 550 storytellers and packed sessions. Panels included reflections on grief, showcasing authors like E.A. Hanks and Sloane Crosley. They discussed their personal losses and the complexities of mourning, with an engaging balance of humor amid serious topics. The event's organizer estimated attendance could exceed 85,000, enhanced by sunny weather after a rainy start. The festival brings literature to life, fostering discussions on profound themes like grief while celebrating the joy of storytelling.
Even if those five stages do exist, it's so non-linear," said Crane, who has written numerous works of fiction as well as a debut memoir.
In 'Grief is for People,' Crosley grieves the jewelry she loses in a burglary, until she is forced to also reckon with the loss of her best friend and mentor to suicide.
Hanks is the author of 'The 10,' a memoir that follows her journey traveling alone on Interstate 10 as she tries to process the life and death of her mother, as well as the death of a close friend.
The sun was shining following a rainy morning, and an organizer said the fest looked 'super crowded,' estimating upwards of 85,000 people would attend by the end of the day.
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