Slouching Towards Los Angeles: Living and Writing by Joan Didion’s Light

Slouching Towards Los Angeles is a multi-faceted portrait of literary icon Joan Didion, exploring her impact on California and its people.

This collection of essays by various writers delves into Didion's life, work, and legacy, offering personal memoir, social commentary, cultural history, and literary critique.

Featuring contributions from Ann Friedman, Jori Finkel, Margaret Wappler, Jessica Hundley, Christine Lennon, Catherine Wagley, Su Wu, Joshua Wolf Shenk, Lauren Sandler, Michelle Chihara, Sarah Tomlinson, Linda Immediato, Tracy McMillan, Dan Crane, Steph Cha, Caroline Ryder, Joe Donnelly, Monica Corcoran Harel, Alysia Abbott, Stacie Stukin, and Heather John Fogarty, this book is a must-read for fans of Didion, lovers of California, and fellow writers alike.

With its rich exploration of the inner and outer landscapes that Didion traveled, Slouching Towards Los Angeles will shape your own journey in the process.