The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026, held on April 18–19, 2026 at the University of Southern California campus, once again brought together book lovers, authors, publishers, and creatives for a vibrant celebration of literature. Known as one of the largest literary festivals in the United States, the event featured panel discussions, book signings, live performances, and countless booths filled with stories waiting to be discovered. The atmosphere was lively and inspiring, offering something for every kind of reader.
Citi of Books proudly took part in this year’s festival, connecting with attendees from all walks of life. Their booth became a welcoming space where visitors explored a diverse collection of titles and learned more about the company’s publishing and marketing services. Throughout the two-day event, the team engaged in meaningful conversations with aspiring authors, avid readers, and fellow industry professionals, making the experience both productive and memorable.
The participation of Citi of Books in LATFOB 2026 was a valuable opportunity to showcase their growing catalog and strengthen their presence in the global book community. Being surrounded by passionate storytellers and curious readers allowed the team to gain fresh insights into current literary trends while building new relationships. The energy of the festival reflected the shared love for storytelling, reinforcing Citi of Books’ commitment to helping authors bring their work to a wider audience.
Attending book events like the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books continues to play an important role in connecting stories with readers. It opens doors for collaboration, discovery, and inspiration that go beyond the pages of a book. As Citi of Books carries this momentum forward, readers are invited to explore featured titles in their Book Gallery, including “The Reality of Everything” by Lindsey K. Ham Sr.
In “The Reality of Everything,” Lindsey K. Ham Sr. invites readers into a reflective examination of life, awareness, and truth—one that does not shy away from acknowledging God’s presence as part of understanding reality. Rather than presenting a fictional story or rigid philosophical argument, the book unfolds as a contemplative work, encouraging readers to pause, observe, and reflect on how reality is experienced in relation to faith, perception, and personal understanding.
From the outset, the book frames reality as more than material circumstance. Ham acknowledges God as part of the greater framework through which life is understood, suggesting that awareness is incomplete when separated from spiritual consideration. His approach is not forceful or doctrinal, but reflective—allowing readers to consider how belief in God influences how reality is perceived and lived.
Lindsey K. Ham Sr. is a scientist, psychologist, writer, educator, and audio/visual artist whose life spans an extraordinary range of professional disciplines and lived experiences. He is a U.S. Army combat veteran officer with 27 years of service, including duty as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) defense soldier, and is a combat-wounded veteran of the Iraq War. He is also FEMA Incident Command certified and a former civilian police officer who was critically injured in the line of duty, resulting in steel rods placed in his arm and leg.
Beyond military and law enforcement service, Lindsey’s professional journey includes work as an over-the-road truck driver, a school-trained professional flight attendant, and a school-trained railroad industry professional. He is a former college football player who graduated from the program and later went on to coach semi-professional football. His creative pursuits have taken him to iconic stages, including performances at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas and the Apollo Theater in New York.
The early sections establish the book’s reflective nature, focusing on how individuals experience reality through awareness, belief, and personal perspective. Ham encourages readers to examine how their understanding of God—or their distance from Him—shapes how they interpret life’s events. These reflections are presented without narrative storytelling, emphasizing thought and introspection over plot.
As the book progresses, the author continues to explore how assumptions about reality can obscure deeper understanding. By inviting readers to consider God alongside perception and awareness, Ham suggests that reality is not only observed but spiritually engaged.
At its heart, the book centers on awareness, faith, and reflection, acknowledging God as part of the framework through which reality is understood. The book does not prescribe belief but recognizes that spiritual awareness plays a role in how meaning is formed.
“The Reality of Everything” offers readers a quiet space to reflect on life, belief, and awareness. Lindsey K. Ham Sr. presents a work that encourages thoughtful engagement with reality—one that recognizes God not as distant, but as part of understanding what truly is.
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