As the pages of history turn, we find ourselves reflecting on a remarkable milestone—the 30th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the largest book festival in the United States, held on April 26-27, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of the University of Southern California campus, this annual celebration of literature brought together thousands of book lovers, authors, and industry professionals for a weekend brimming with literary magic.
Attracting around 150,000 attendees from Southern California and beyond, the festival was a testament to the enduring appeal of literature and the community it fosters. Each event, each conversation, and each shared moment contributed to a rich tapestry of experiences that celebrated the diverse voices and stories that shape our world.
This year, Citi of Books was thrilled to be part of this vibrant gathering, where the love for literature was palpable in the air. Whether you were a lifelong bibliophile or a curious newcomer exploring the world of books, the festival provided a unique opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and share our passion for the written word.
As we look back on this unforgettable weekend, we invite you to join us in reliving the highlights of Citi of Books’ gallery during the 30th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books—a true celebration of the literary arts! A book included in the gallery was “Headed Home: Wondering and Wandering through the Wilderness of Life” by C. Carol Oravetz.
If God is truly our Creator and desires a relationship with us, why does discovering and following Him often feel so overwhelmingly complicated? Questions about the origins of the universe, timeline inconsistencies, and the seemingly rigid laws of physics can appear to argue forcefully against what many dismiss as vague spiritual ideals. It’s no surprise that, in a world driven by logic and evidence, so many choose to ignore or reject the idea of an all-powerful God—and His primary means of communication with humanity, the Bible.
In Headed Home, author C. Carol Oravetz acknowledges these deep-seated doubts and confronts them with a unique blend of whimsy, apologetics, and scripture-based teaching. This nontraditional devotional invites readers on a transformative, forty-day spiritual journey through the Advent season and the greater frontier of life.
Drawing rich parallels between modern faith struggles and the ancient story of Moses, Oravetz guides readers through the wilderness—the place where Israel learned to trust God amid fear, failure, victory, and provision. It was in that harsh and humbling landscape that a nation was shaped and prepared for their destiny: Canaan, the Promised Land, a home promised by God Himself.
But the wilderness is more than a setting—it’s a metaphor for the soul’s journey. Centuries later, the lessons God taught through Moses would be fulfilled in the life of one man: Jesus of Nazareth, who came not only to teach but to redeem. Headed Home thoughtfully chronicles Moses’s life and the divine instructions he received, revealing a grand, loving rescue plan that still calls to us today—a plan that speaks to anyone seeking meaning, truth, and a place to call home.
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