The Los Angeles Times is hosting its 31st annual Festival of Books, returning April 18-19 to the University of Southern California with more than 550 writers, experts and storytellers. Headliners include Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Larry David and many more, spanning literature, entertainment, journalism and politics. New this year, the Audiobook and Podcast Stage will spotlight authors, narrators and podcast voices, alongside eight outdoor stages and 13 indoor panel rooms featuring family-friendly and Spanish-language programming. The free, weekend-long celebration will also include page-to-screen previews, live music, expert panels and over 350 exhibitors.