LOS ANGELES, CA, April 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to the University of Southern California campus on April 18–19, 2026, continuing its legacy as one of the nation's most respected literary gatherings. Guided by this year's theme, "Many stories. One weekend.", the festival celebrates diversity in literature and highlights works that contribute to contemporary conversations across disciplines and perspectives.

As one of the official exhibitors at the 2026 festival, MainSpring Books will present selected titles at Booth #967. Among them is Ripping off the Bureaucratic Blinders: What You Need to Know About Today's Global Threats (Including AI) and How the Answers May Be Right in Front of You by Dan Larkin.

Drawing on more than three decades of experience in investigations, fraud prevention, and cybercrime strategy, Larkin examines the evolving nature of global threats and the institutional responses required to address them. The book considers issues ranging from organized cybercrime and financial fraud to artificial intelligence and the structural challenges that can impede effective action.

Through professional insights and personal experience, Larkin emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships between subject matter experts (SMEs) from government, law enforcement, and industry in responding to increasingly complex international concerns. His discussion also reflects on the value of perspective, humility, and cooperation in recognizing solutions that may already exist but are too often overlooked.

Reader responses have noted the book's practical perspective and its examination of the barriers that often stand in the way of innovation and collaboration. In that context, the book points to the importance of recognizing opportunities for meaningful action where broader, positive change may be possible across global communities.

Festival attendees are invited to visit MainSpring Books at Booth #967 to explore Ripping off the Bureaucratic Blinders alongside other featured titles presented during the event.

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