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Jeff Tweedy with Nick Offerman discussing his book, "World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music."*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, November 13, 2023, 6pm PT/9pm ETJeff Tweedy in conversation with Nick Offerman discussing his book, "World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music"TICKETS:$45 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the book (includes shipping to US addresses)Ticket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru November 18 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.An exciting and heartening mix of memories, music, and inspiration from Wilco front man and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Tweedy, sharing fifty songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he’s learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other.Jeff Tweedy is the founding member and leader of the Grammy Award–winning American rock band Wilco, and before that the cofounder of the alt‐country band Uncle Tupelo. He is one of contemporary music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers. He has released four albums, written Read More ...

Schuyler Bailar in conversation with Dylan Mulvaney discussing his book, "He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters"*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, November 14 , 2023, 6pm PT/9pm ETSchuyler Bailar with Dylan Mulvaney discussing his book, "He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters"TICKETS:$45 Ticket: Virtual Admission + signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru November 19 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.Go‑to expert on gender identity, Schuyler Bailar, offers an essential, urgent guide that changes the conversation.Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is an educator, author, and advocate. He is also the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. His work has earned him numerous honors including NYC Pride Grand Marshall, the Out 100, LGBTQ Nation’s Instagram Advocate of the year, and the Harvard Varsity Director’s Award. In addition to being one of the top LGBTQ+ educators and advocates, Schuyler is a leading DEI speaker and advisor. Schuyler also hosts the podcast “Dear Schuyler” on gender and culture and is the creator of Read More ...

An Evening with Adam Grant discussing his book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 19 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAdam Grant with Rainn Wilsondiscussing his book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things"TICKETS:$55 General Admission ticket + book with signed book plateFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on November 19, at 3pm PT/6PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Paind parking available in structure adjoining venue.Parking garage at the venueThe New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights...Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books include Think Again, Give and Take and Originals and  have sold millions of copies.  His TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking.  He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under Read More ...

Sheila Johnson in conversation with Lee Daniels discussing her book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph."*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 6pm PT/9pm ETSheila Johnson with Lee Daniels discussing her book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph"TICKETS:$45 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru November 19 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.The cofounder of BET and first African American woman billionaire shares her deeply personal journey through love and loss, tragedy and triumph—an inspiring story of overcoming toxic influences, discovering her true self, and at last finding happiness in her work and life.Sheila Johnson is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, cofounder of BET, founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, and the only African American woman to have a principal shareholder stake in three professional sports teams.Lee Daniels is an Academy Award® nominated filmmaker whose credits include MONSTER'S BALL, making Daniels the first African American producer of an Academy Award®-winning and nominated film;  PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE; Read More ...

David Brooks with Larry Wilmore discussing his book, "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 20 at 3pm PT/6pm ETDavid Brooks with Larry Wilmorediscussing his book, "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen"TICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + one signed book$70 Two General Admission tickets + one signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on November 20, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Parking garage at the venueA practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Road to Character and The Second MountainDavid Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic, and appears regularly on PBS Newshour. He Read More ...

Join us for the Alder & Sage Book Club, presented by Bel Canto Books. Our November book is HOME FIRE by Kamila Shamsie; discussion on 11/16.Join us for the Alder & Sage Book Club, presented by Bel Canto Books. We'll meet every third Thursday of the month to discuss a book of contemporary fiction or non-fiction handpicked by bookstore owner Jhoanna Belfer of Bel Canto Books.Our November book is HOME FIRE by Kamila Shamsie, called an "explosive novel with big questions about the nature of justice, defiance, and love" (Kirkus Reviews). Book discussion on Thursday 11/16 at 6:30pm at Alder & Sage (366 Cherry Ave, LB). Free to attend; RSVP required. Light refreshments graciously provided by Alder & Sage. ABOUT THE BOOKLonglisted for the Man Booker Prize, HOME FIRE is the suspenseful and heartbreaking story of an immigrant family driven to pit love against loyalty, with devastating consequences, from Kamila Shamsie, the author of BEST OF FRIENDS.ABOUT ALDER & SAGELocated in the Bluff Heights neighborhood of Long Beach, Alder & Sage serves Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner, featuring a menu with simple yet unique dishes that reflect the freshes of farm-to-fork dining. Learn more at aldersage.com. ABOUT BEL CANTO Read More ...

Morning Talk with Adam Kinzinger discussing his book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, October 27, 2023, 8:15amAn Evening with Adam Kinzinger*discussing his book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$48 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$68 Two General Admission ticket + one signed bookFace masks recommendedASL interpreter provided upon request.Paid parking in surface lot next to the venue and in the Japanese Village parking structure next to the venueOnce a rising star of the Republican Party, Adam Kinzinger became a traitor when he voted to impeach Donald Trump after the January 6 attacks on the Capitol. Now he shares a gripping firsthand account of the events that led to this moment, and the sacrifice required to do what is right.Adam D. Kinzinger served in the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023, representing Illinois’ Sixteenth Congressional District. During his tenure, he served on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, as well as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Prior to Read More ...

Join us at Chevalier's Books to celebrate Pratik: A Magazine of Contemporary Writing's Darkness in Style, Noir Issue featuring 8 writers!ABOUT THE BOOKEdited by the world renowned Himalayan poet, Yuyutsu RD Sharma, Pratik is a purely non-profit literary publication and is published by White Lotus Book Shop, Kathmandu for Mrs. Prabha Adhikary. The magazine was founded by Nepalese poet, Hari Adhikary who along with several distinguished Nepali poets including Mohan Koirala published it initially in Nepali language. The magazine was later revamped and published in English language by Yuyutsu Sharma in 1989. Since then, Pratik has become a significant platform of creative writing worldwide.ABOUT THE WRITERSSuzanne Lummis guest-edited the noir-themed, “Darkness in Style,” issue for the international literary journal, Pratik. Poetry.la produces her long-running YouTube series that connects contemporary poetry and film noir, They Write by Night. NPR's "All Things Considered” profiled her in an episode called "Noir Poetry with L.A. as a Backdrop." She’s published three full-length collections and her poetry has appeared in noted literary journals. She’s a longtime teacher with the UCLA Extension Writers Program and leads a series of Zoom explorations involving workshops together with close readings of important poetry, Deep Poetry Knowledge.Yuyutsu Sharma is the Read More ...

An Evening with Adam Grant discussing his book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things."*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, November 19, 2022, 3pm PST/6pm ESTAn Evening with Adam Grant*discussing his book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things"*interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$48 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a copy of the book (book is not signed)Ticket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru November 24 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.The New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights...Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books include Think Again, Give and Take and Originals and  have sold millions of copies.  His TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking.  He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under 40, and has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Grant received his B.A. from Harvard Read More ...