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13 Best Books Set in LA

"Los Angeles crackles with an energy that's both intoxicating and overwhelming. It's a land of dreams, noirish undercurrents, reinvention, and relentless ambition. Countless incredible books capture aspects of this dynamic city, and we've compiled a list of some of the absolute best.
Whether you're a local, planning to visit LA, or enjoy a good book, these stories will immerse you in the City of Angels, taking you from the glittering lights of Hollywood to the gritty underbelly of its streets."
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Milk Fed (Melissa Broder)
Milk Fed
Melissa Broder
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White Oleander (Janet Fitch)
White Oleander
Janet Fitch
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Pizza Girl (Jean Kyoung Frazier)
Pizza Girl
Jean Kyoung Frazier
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Light From Uncommon Stars (Ryka Aoki)
Light From Uncommon Stars
Ryka Aoki
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid)
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Daisy Jones & the Six (Taylor Jenkins Reid)
Daisy Jones & the Six
Taylor Jenkins Reid
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The Pisces (Melissa Broder)
The Pisces
Melissa Broder
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Eve's Hollywood (Eve Babitz)
Eve's Hollywood
Eve Babitz
9
Death Is a Lonely Business (Ray Bradbury)
Death Is a Lonely Business
Ray Bradbury
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The Big Sleep (Raymond Chandler)
The Big Sleep
Raymond Chandler
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The Sympathizer (Viet Thanh Nguyen)
The Sympathizer
Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Weetzie Bat (Francesca Lia Block)
Weetzie Bat
Francesca Lia Block
13
Ask the Dust (John Fante)
Ask the Dust
John Fante
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