The Best Books About Los Angeles

Idealised for its sun, glamour and free-minded spirit of possibility, Los Angeles also has a dark side â?? and itâ??s fascinating how writers have depicted the contrasts and culture clashes that abound in it. As The New York Times said of Mike Davisâ??s myth-busting City of Quartz, if this is hell, why is it so popular? Last week, Kate Gale blogged about some of the essential literary works set in LA, and our readers had a lot to add. Here are some of their recommendations: