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.
In collaboration with Citi of Books, the author of “Taking Anger Seriously: A Divine Answer for Human Anger,” George Quin, held a successful book signing event during the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
George Quin is a pastor, Bible teacher, and has dedicated 13 years of ministry to incarcerated men in jails and prisons. His ministry, Taking Anger Seriously, has been based on hundreds of testimonies, proving the need for real change in the hearts and minds of offenders.
George earned his bachelor’s in theology degree from Fountain Gate Bible College in 1985 and is a student of Ancient Hebrew. He retired after 29 years at Frito-Lay North America Inc. and now serves as Community Care Pastor at Midway Church and on the Board of Directors at Denton Freedom House, a Christ-centered home for men and women with addictions.
His book was featured by Citi of Books during the 76th Frankfurt International Book Fair last October 2024 and during the 2025 London Book Fair last March 11-13.
Taking Anger Seriously: A Divine Answer for Human Anger (An Expanded & Updated Bible Study)” by George Quin is a compelling examination of anger, reflected by the author’s shortcomings but has come through to the other side with wisdom and grace. This book offers a new perspective with divine guidance that will surely have a positive effect on your life.
Nowadays, anger or wrath has become a prevalent and visible emotion. In today’s fast-paced world, people are more exposed to stress and frustration and intensify feelings of helplessness and irritability. Anger itself is a natural human emotion, yet the ways it is expressed and consumed today can escalate conflicts.
Across the narrative, the author presented a set of logical analysis on God’s pure and justified anger and analyzing that against our anger. This book is divided into fifteen chapters, making sure to discuss certain kinds of anger and specific gospel-centered approach to them. It started with God’s wrath, which the author called “the point of reference” for our anger.