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Join us on June 29 at the Wende Museum for the Culver City Book Festival, featuring local authors, publishers, and creative activities.The Culver City Book Festival is returning for its third year to the Wende Museum, celebrating the vibrant literary community of Los Angeles and Greater Southern California. This inclusive and accessible event showcases the work of local authors, publishers, journals, and literary non-profits.We will have 20 to 30 tables featuring local authors, small presses, and literary organizations, along with engaging author panels and creative activities for both adults and children.

In person author event with author Lisa See and translator Lorraine Wilcox at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 90403!We're thrilled to host Lisa See as she celebrates the paperback launch of her bestselling novel, LADY TAN'S CIRCLE OF WOMEN. Lisa will be joined in conversation by Lorraine Wilcox, who translated the eponymous (Lady) Tan Yunxian's book!About the book:*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!*From "one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot" (The New York Times Book Review) an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China--perfect for fans of Lisa See's classics Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian--born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness--is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations--looking, listening, touching, and asking--something a man can never do with a female patient.From a young age, Yunxian learns about women's illnesses, many of which relate to childbearing, alongside Read More ...

Meet award winning, local author Dalia Dupris as she signs copies of her latest release, Soft Lies & Hard Truths!

B&N The Grove welcomes Tomi Adeyemi to discuss CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY with Gina Prince-Bythewood on July 8th at 7:00 PM PT!Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on July 8, 2024, as we welcome #1 New York Times-bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi to the store to discuss and sign CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY, the earth-shaking conclusion to the Legacy of Orïsha series.Tomi will be in conversation with Gina Prince-Bythewood, American screenwriter and director of The Woman King, starring Viola Davis.To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.TICKET INFORMATION**A ticket includes:Solo Book Admission - $28.46 (Admission + one copy of CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY (B&N Exclusive Edition)): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:One copy of CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY (B&N Exclusive Edition) (out 6/25/24).Admission to the event space for the audience discussion with Tomi Adeyemi.For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket Read More ...

Barnes & Noble The Grove welcomes Pamela Samuels Young & Dwayne Alexander Smith to discuss SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN on July 11th at 7 PM PT! Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on July 11, 2024, as we welcome Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Alexander Smith to discuss SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN. Reluctantly joining forces after discovering they’ve both been hired on the same missing person case, two rival Black private investigators find their mutual dislike evolves into an undeniable attraction in this rollicking, romantic thrill ride told in alternate perspectives from award-winning authors Dwayne Alexander Smith and Pamela Samuels Young.   To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders. TICKET INFORMATION **A ticket includes: Solo Book Admission - $19.70 (Admission + one copy of SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN. Admission to the event space for the discussion with Pamela Samuels Young and Dwayne Read More ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with Matt Walsh on her memoir, "True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event. Names must match what you provided when registering for this event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.-- No large purses, backpacks or laptops are permitted inside the building. Small purses are ok!----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, July 15, 2024, 7:30pm*Virtual event airs on July 22 at 6pm PT/9pm ETGov. Gretchen Whitmer with Matt Walshdiscussing her memoir, True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in BetweenTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Gov. Whitmer's book$75 Two General Admisison tickets + ONE signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on July 22, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the Read More ...

Priyanka Mattoo in Conversation with Tejal Rao for Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones. Book signing and meet and greet to follow.Join us as welcome author Priyanka Mattoo for a reading and coversation for Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones, moderated by Tejal Rao. Book signing and meet and greet to follow.PRIYANKA MATTOO is a writer, filmmaker, former talent agent, and a cofounder of Earios, a women-led podcast network. She is a contributor to The New York Times and The New Yorker, and a recipient of a MacDowell Fellow­ship. Mattoo holds degrees in Italian and law from the University of Michigan and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and kids.TEJAL RAO is a James Beard Award-winning writer and a critic at large for The New York Times, covering food and culture. She lives in Los Angeles.From a wry, insightful, and very funny new voice, here is one woman’s search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles—standalone essays that together form a sweeping portrait of a peripatetic life."I would follow Priyanka Mattoo to the ends of the earth, because she would know what to eat there, and how to make Read More ...

In person author event with Kirsty Greenwood and Lindsey Kelk at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica CA 90403!Zibby's Bookshop is excited to host Kirsty Greenwood as she celebrates the launch of THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE. Kirsty will be joined in conversation by Lindsey Kelk!About the book:"This book has it all. Humor, heart, and a heroine I was desperately rooting for. Kirsty Greenwood has a new fan!"--Colleen Hoover, New York Times bestselling authorA recently deceased woman meets "the one" in the afterlife waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!) if she can find him on earth before ten days are up...If she wasn't dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. Not only did she just die by choking on a microwaveable burger, but now she's standing in her 'shine like a star' nightie in front of the hottest man she's ever seen. And he's smiling at her.As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noise. That is until someone comes running out of a door, yelling something about a huge mistake, and sends the dreamy stranger back down to earth. And here Delphie was thinking her luck might be different in the afterlife.When Read More ...

Bel Canto Books is delighted to host Writing Against Asian American Stereotypes w/Christine Ma-Kellams, Janie Kim, Sonali Kohli + Karen Yin.Bel Canto Books at KUBO LB is delighted to host Writing Against Asian American Sterotypes: Authors in Conversation featuring: Christine Ma-Kellams, THE BANDJanie Kim, WE CARRY THE SEA IN OUR HANDSSonali Kohli, DON’T WAIT: THREE GIRLS WHO FOUGHT FOR CHANGE AND WONKaren Yin, THE CONSCIOUS STYLE GUIDEKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Please stay home if you feel sick.This event will be held indoors at KUBO LB (3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach CA).EVENT SCHEDULE3:45PM - Event check-in begins4:00pm - Welcome & event start4:15-5:00pm - Author reading, conversation, and Q&A5:00pm-6:00pm - Book signing & shopping time6:00pm - Event endsABOUT THE AUTHORSChristine Ma-Kellams is a Pushcart-nominated writer, Harvard-trained cultural psychologist, and college professor who occupies the intersection where story-telling meets an empirical understanding of what makes people tick.Her empirical studies on culture, social perception and relationships have also been widely covered in GQ (Australia), Esquire (Middle East), Boston Globe, Vice News, Elle Magazine (UK), the Atlantic, Yahoo News, MSN News, Fox News, New York Post, and Daily Mail. Her academic textbook, Cultural Psychology: Cross- and Multicultural Perspectives, has been adopted in Read More ...

Simon Rich in conversation with Kristen Schaal discussing his collection of stories, "Glory Days"Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on July 29 at 6pm PT/9pm ETSimon Rich with Kristen Schaaldiscussing his collection of stories, Glory DaysTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticketAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on July 29, 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.Free parking at the venueFrom the Thurber Prize–winning author of New Teeth, hailed as “a triumph of sustained humor” (Sarah Lyall, New York Times Book Review), comes a hilarious and powerful collection of short stories chronicling the plight of aging millennials. ​Simon Rich is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker. He has written for Saturday Night Live, Pixar, and The Simpsonsand is the creator of the TV shows Man Seeking Woman and Miracle Workers, which he based on his books. His other collections include Ant Farm; Spoiled Brats; Hits and Misses, which won the Thurber Read More ...

Join us for the launch of bestselling author Lucinda Berry's new gripping thriller, If You Tell a Lie.ABOUT THE BOOKBestselling author Lucinda Berry serves up a haunting thriller about four friends sworn to secrecy over the events of one fateful summer―and the dark truths that threaten to erupt years later.They never considered how his wife might react, or that by the end of the summer a man would be dead. But Blakely always got her way, and the others followed her lead―even when they knew it was dead wrong.The girls had been friends from day one at Camp Pendleton, a haven for gifted children. But their senior summer was different. When Mr. Crosby, the handsome tennis coach, wound up murdered after a reckless lie, Blakely, Grace, Meg, and Thera swore themselves to secrecy. And never spoke to each other again.Until now. Twenty years later a sinister note claiming to know what they did brings them back together. And once again Blakely is pulling the strings.Unfolding in a dual timeline, If You Tell a Lie is a disturbing journey into the dangerous, sometimes deadly consequences of peer pressure―with a bone-chilling twist you’ll never see coming.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. Lucinda Berry is a Read More ...

Come join us at the Northridge Branch Library for a lively conversation with author Mary Jones!Join us as we talk to author Mary Jones about her debut short story collection The Goodbye Process. Library Journal recently gave the collection a starred review and said, "Short story fans might just discover their new favorite author in this arresting collection, a must-have." Jones will talk to us about her new book, the publishing process, and writing in general. Attendees will also have a chance to win a copy of The Goodbye Process!Mary Jones’s stories and essays have appeared in many journals including Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, Subtropics, EPOCH, Alaska Quarterly Review, Columbia Journal, The Hopkins Review, Gay Mag, The Normal School, Epiphany, Santa Monica Review, Brevity and elsewhere. The recipient of a summer prose fellowship from The University of Arizona Poetry Center, her work has been cited as notable in The Best American Essays and appeared in The Best Microfiction 2022. She holds an MFA from Bennington College and teaches fiction writing at UCLA Extension. Originally from Upstate New York, she lives in Los Angeles.No tickets are required for this event, and it is free and open to all.Info about this and Read More ...

Author Soma Mei Sheng Frazier reads from "Off the Books" and leads a discussion on her debut novel's themes.``Join us at Village Well Books & Coffee for the launch of Soma Mei Sheng Frazier's acclaimed debut novel Off the Books! Frazier and historian Samuel Yamashita will discuss the writing life, road trips, and international politics through the prism of this thrilling story.Off the Books:Recent Dartmouth dropout Mei, in search of a new direction in life, drives a limo to make ends meet. Her grandfather convinces her to allow her customers to pay under the table, and before she knows it, she is working as a routine chauffeur for sex workers. Mei does her best to mind her own business, but her knack for discretion soon leads her on a life changing trip from San Francisco to Syracuse with a new client.Handsome and reserved, Henry piques Mei’s interest. Toting an enormous black suitcase with him everywhere he goes, he’s more concerned with taking frequent breaks than making good time on the road. When Mei discovers Henry's secret, she does away with her usual close-lipped demeanor and decides she has no choice but to confront him. What Henry reveals rocks her to Read More ...

Author/Director Nicholas Meyer is moderator for an evening with 3 Grand Masters of suspense at the Skirball's Magnin Auditorium.Inventing The Page at the Skirball. For one night only, Michael Connelly, Laurie R. King and Walter Mosley will talk about craft, technique and inspiration – and how they handle the sometimes bloody business of writing about murder. It's moderated by author and film director Nicholas Meyer. August 7, 2024, at 7 pm at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 No. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, in the Magnin Auditorium.

Join us for romance fantasy novel panel with six amazing authors! The event is free and welcome to those 18+ to attend.Join us for a panel and discussion with 6 amazing Monster Fantasty authors: Jillian GravesJenifer WoodLatrexa NovaEmily B. RoseL. AlexanderG.W. ProuseFree event to attend. Only those 18+ are welcome to this event.

Join us for a conversation between "Youthjuice" author E.K. Sathue and horror writer CJ Leede.Join E.K. Sathue and CJ Leede as they discuss the goopy gory world of Sathue's satirical send-up of NYC It-Girl culture and the beauty industry. Attend the event and never moisturize the same way again.American Psycho meets The Devil Wears Prada: outrageous body horror for the goop generationA 29-year-old copywriter realizes that beauty is possible—at a terrible cost—in this surreal, satirical send-up of NYC It-girl culture.From Sophia Bannion’s first day on the Storytelling team at HEBE, a luxury skincare/wellness company based in New York’s trendy SoHo neighborhood, it’s clear something is deeply amiss. But Sophia, pushing thirty, has plenty of skeletons in her closet next to the designer knockoffs and doesn’t care. Though she leads an outwardly charmed life, she aches for a deeper meaning to her flat existence—and a cure for her brutal nail-biting habit. She finds it all and more at HEBE, and with Tree Whitestone, HEBE’s charismatic founder and CEO.Soon, Sophia is addicted to her HEBE lifestyle—especially youthjuice, the fatty, soothing moisturizer Tree has asked Sophia to test. But when cracks in HEBE’s infrastructure start to worsen—and Sophia learns the gruesome secret ingredient Read More ...

In person author event with Lauren Ling Brown and Halley Sutton at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica CA 90403!Zibby's Bookshop is excited to host Lauren Ling Brown to celebrate the launch of SOCIETY OF LIES. Lauren will be joined in conversation by Halley Sutton!About the book:How far would you go to belong?Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it’s been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and reminiscing about her time there. This visit is special because Maya will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi.But what should have been a dream weekend becomes Maya’s worst nightmare when she receives the news that Naomi is dead. The police are calling it an accident, but Maya suspects that there is more to the story than they are letting on.As Maya pieces together what happened in the months leading up to her sister’s death, she begins to realize how much Naomi hid from her. Despite Maya’s warnings, Naomi had joined Sterling Club, the most exclusive social club on campus—the same one Maya belonged to. And if she had to guess, Naomi was likely tapped for the secret society Read More ...

Daniel J. Levitin in conversation with Stewart Copeland discussing his book, "I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine"Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on September 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETDaniel J. Levitin with Stewart Copelanddiscussing his book, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as MedicineTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticket Additional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on September 16, 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.Free parking at the venueNeuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author of This Is Your Brain on Music Daniel J. Levitin reveals the deep connections between music and healing.Daniel J. Levitin is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including This Is Your Brain on Music. He is dean emeritus at Minerva University, professor emeritus at McGill University, and visiting professor at UCLA. A saxophonist, guitarist, bass player, and vocalist, he has worked as a Read More ...

Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA welcomes Jodi Picoult to discuss BY ANY OTHER NAME on September 15, 2024 at 3PM PT! Join Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach on Sunday, September 15 at 3 PM , as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult for a discussion to celebrate the release of BY ANY OTHER NAME, a novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name. Jodi Picoult will be in conversation with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka for this special event! To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.   Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.   TICKETING INFORMATION: There are two ticket types for this event: SEATED Book Admission - $32.33 (Admission + Read More ...

An Evening with Liane Moriarty discussing the writing life and her new novel, "Here One Moment."Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on September 22 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Liane Moriartydiscussing the writing life and her new novel, Here One Moment.TICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$75 Two General Admisison tickets + one.sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on September 22, 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 signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueLiane Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world. A modern-day Jane Austen who humorously skewers social mores while spinning a web of mystery.Liane Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, and Truly Madly Guilty; the New York Times bestsellers Nine Perfect Strangers, What Read More ...

Trailblazing broadcast journalist Connie Chung pulls no punches in her sharp, witty memoir that chronicles her incredible life and career. Connie Chung is a pioneering news anchor and reporter. She began her career in 1969 in local television news in her native Washington, DC and went on to captivate viewers as an anchor at the local CBS affiliate in Los Angeles. She later became the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News—the first Asian to anchor any news program in the United States. Connie Chung in conversation with Lisa Ling discussing her memoir, "Connie." Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable. -- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored. -- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event. -- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre. ---------------------------------------------------------- Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event: Monday, September 23, 2024, 8:00pm *Virtual event airs on Sep 28 at 3pm PT/6pm ET Connie Chung with Lisa Ling discussing her memoir, Connie   TICKETS: $50 Read More ...

An Afternoon with Yuval Noah Harari discussing his book "nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI"Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, September 29, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on October 7 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon withYuval Noah Hararidiscussing his book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI.TICKETS:$55 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$80 Two General Admisison tickets + one.sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on October 7, 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 signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and the series Sapiens: A Graphic History and Unstoppable Us. He is considered one of the Read More ...

Tom Patchett in conversation with Jerry Stahl discussing his memoir, "The Horse I Rode in On."Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, September 30, 20248:00pm: Talk6:30-7:30pm: Wine Reception*Virtual event airs on Oct 5 at 6pm PT/9pm ETTom Patchett with Jerry Stahldiscussing his memoir, The Horse I Rode in OnTICKETS:$20 General Admission $45 General Admisison + signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 5, 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.Free parking at the venueWhat do Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart and the Muppets have in common? Tom Patchett, whose new, irreverent memoir looks at his storied Hollywood career.Tom Patchett is a producer, director and comedy writer known for The Carol Burnett Show, The Bob Newhart Show, The Tony Randall Show, Open All Night, Buffalo Bill, and the hit series Alf. He also co-wrote the screenplays for the films The Muppets Take Manhattan and The Great Muppet Caper. He was half of the stand-up comedy team of Patchett & Tarses. He teamed up with puppeteer Paul Read More ...

Kate McKinnon discusses her debut novel, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Saturday, October 5, 2024, 4:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Kate McKinnondiscussing her debut novel, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad ScienceTICKETS:$43 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Kate McKinnon's novel$68 Two General Admisison tickets + ONE signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 10, 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.Free parking at the venueFrom beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure Read More ...

In celebration of National Coming Out Day, we gather authors and poets to discuss coming out and creating queer families and communities.In celebration of National Coming Out Day, we gather authors and poets to discuss coming out and creating queer families and communities. Participants will reflect on the evolution of coming out with the rise in equality and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Our conversation will address giving and receiving love in the families we build or choose, pathways to LGBTQ parenting, as well as the power of being out, the power of community, and the power of storytelling for families and folks in the margins.Our guests include Meliza Bañales, poet and author of the 90s coming-out/coming-of-age novel Life Is Wonderful, People Are Terrific (Ladybox Books 2015), which was a 2016 Lambda Literary Finalist; Lane Igoudin, author of the foster-adoptive memoir A Family, Maybe (Ooligan Press, Portland State University 2024); and Hazel Kight Witham, author of the memoir-in-verse The Truth About Secrets (Strikethrough Press 2024).WeHo Reads is a literary series presented by the City of West Hollywood. More information and events at www.weho.org/wehoreads. BookSwell, a literary events and media company dedicated to lifting up writers from historically excluded communities, Read More ...

Clara Bingham with Elise Loehnen discussing her book, "The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETClara Bingham with Elise Loehnendiscussing her book, The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973.TICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 27, 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.Free parking at the venueA comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement.Award-winning journalist Clara Bingham is a former Washington, DC correspondent for Newsweek whose Read More ...

An Afternoon with Randy Rainbow, "Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, October `13, 2024, 4pm*Virtual event airs on October 18 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Randy Rainbowdiscussing his book, Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay AgendaTICKETS:$55 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$80 Two General Admisison tickets + one.sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on October 18, 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 signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueYou devour his delicious parody videos as soon as they drop. Now, see Read More ...

Eric Roberts in conversation with Eliza Roberts discussing his memoir, "Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday,October 16, 2024, 8:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct ober21 at 6pm PT/9pm ETEric Roberts with Eliza Robertsdiscussing his memoir, Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So FarTICKETS:$50 Reserved Section Seat + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 21, 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.Free parking at the venueIn this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs Read More ...

Join us for a fun evening chatting with best-selling author Jayne Allen and getting your books signed!Join us for an inspiring evening of discussion and book signing with the talented author, Jayne Allen. Get ready to delve into her latest work, "The Most Wonderful Time", and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the creative mind behind the captivating stories. See you there!.Moderated by KCAL Anchor and Reporter Sheba Turk.Ticket includes Admission and a copy of Jayne Allen new book: "The Most Wonderful Time". General Admission Ticket does not include book. Books will be available upon entry of event. .Jayne Allen is a writer, producer, and entrepreneur. In the earliest years of her career, as an alumna of Harvard Law School and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, she worked as an entertainment attorney, including in service to the late artist Prince. Purposeful in centering and celebrating black women’s societal contributions, Allen’s writing crafts transcultural stories to explore contemporary issues such as modern relationships, workplace and career dynamics, and the complexities of race. Her common themes include mental and physical health and highlight the importance of self-love and self-care—all with a healthy dose of warmth and humor. Read More ...

Join Rep Club on Tuesday, Oct 22nd to celebrate the launch of BLK MKT Vintage by Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart.WHO & WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with co-founders of BLK MKT Vintage, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart, as we discuss their beautiful book collection of Black cultural ephemera, Blk Mkt Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories. Jannah and Kiyanna will be joined in conversation with award-winning on-air talent, Gia Peppers.WHEN: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 7pm PST (Doors at 6:30pm, event starts at 7pm)WHERE: In-Person at Rep Club in Los Angeles (3054 S. Victoria Ave LA, CA 90016)HEALTH & SAFETY: For your safety, we ask that you please wear a face covering while indoors for our events.HOW: Reserve an IRL ticket from the drop down below:IRL TICKET W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a SIGNED book copy available for pick up at the event.FREE *STANDBY*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend.SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!Please Read More ...

Barry Sonnenfeld with Rob Reiner discussing his memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywood."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct 27 at 3pm PT/6pm ETBarry Sonnenfeld with Rob Reinerdiscussing his memoir, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in HollywoodTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 Two General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 27, 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.Free parking at the venueOne-of-a-kind filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld tells stories only he can tell, from his blockbuster career with Read More ...

Bel Canto Books is delighted to host an IG Live Artist Talk with Kenneth Tan, TANS INTERWOVENBel Canto Books is delighted to host an IG Live Artist Talk with Kenneth Tan, TANS INTERWOVEN.This is a virtual event, presented on IG Live (www.instagram.com/belcantobooks).ABOUT THE BOOKA family is a collection of loose strands.It’s a choice to wind through life together.It’s a challenge to stay tightly knit.Meet the Tan family: Crescenciana, Olivia, Audrey, and Kenneth. They live their lives interwoven, their stories spanning time—from the 1920s to the modern day—and geographies—from the Philippines to Canada to the United States.After Kenneth did the running man for kindergarten show-and-tell, his older sister, Audrey, did a veritable quickstep inside their garage while balancing a tray of piping hot pastries. Their mother, Olivia, cha-chaed on Friday nights with her nursing school classmates, and her mother, Crescenciana, stole away for an evening waltz at a secret town fiesta even as Japanese forces occupied her village during World War II.Be it dancing or admiring women with rough hands or learning a super hard—yes, that is a technical term—language, the Tans find common threads running through the stories that they take turns sharing.TANS INTERWOVEN is an intergenerational collection of honest, Read More ...

An Evening with Richard Powers discussing the writing life and his new novel, "Playground." Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable. -- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored. -- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event. -- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre. ---------------------------------------------------------- Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00pm *Virtual event airs on Oct 28 at 6pm PT/9pm ET   An Evening with Richard Powers discussing the writing life and his new novel, Playground.   TICKETS: $50 Reserved Section Seat + book with signed book plate $25 General Admisison ticket Additional books available for purchase at event Face masks recommended The virtual version of this event airs on Oct 28, 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. Free parking at the venue   A magisterial new novel from the Pulitzer Read More ...

Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Signing with Author Jocelyn Chung!Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Signing with Author Jocelyn Chung!Date: October 24Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: The Shops at Santa Anita on The Promenade by Hai Di LaoCelebrate the joy of family and the power of love at this enchanting event! Join us as Jocelyn Chung, author of the heartwarming debut picture book *When Love Is More Than Words,* brings her beautiful story to life with a live reading. Perfect for children and families, this event will also feature arts and crafts activities that kids are sure to enjoy.When Love Is More Than Words tells the touching story of a young girl who experiences love through the many ways her family cares for her—from sharing meals to spending time together. The book’s lyrical narrative and vibrant illustrations highlight how love can be expressed without words.After the reading, stick around to purchase her book and get it signed by Jocelyn Chung herself. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the author and take home a signed copy of this meaningful story. Don’t miss this chance to share a magical morning of storytelling, creativity, and love with Read More ...

In person author event with Karen Tang and Amy Epstein at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 90403!Zibby's Bookshop is thrilled to host Dr. Karen Tang to celebrate her book IT'S NOT HYSTERIA! Karen will be joined by Amy Epstein, President and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation! About the book:An inclusive and essential new resource for reproductive health―including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing―from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen TangDid you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic issues in their lifetime? Yet these conditions are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. The root causes for these issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMDD, or pelvic floor dysfunction, don’t receive the stream of funding for research and new treatments that other conditions do, despite affecting up to half the population.Dr. Karen Tang is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare. It’s Not Hysteria is a comprehensive guide to common conditions and potential treatment options, with practical tools such as symptom prompts and sample questions for your provider, to equip readers to take control Read More ...

The fourth installment of Skulls and Stairs at Beyond Baroque. Featuring poets reading at the staircase.Beyond Baroque presents Skulls & Stairs a reading series showcasing poets beyond text dwelling on the goth and the illuminating void. This Halloween special features performances in the staircase by poets Adam Stutz, celebrating two new books out from Whit Stag Press, Sham Tapestry & COMPUNCTIONS + THEFTS; Beyond Baroque bookstore favorite and former Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate, Genesis Perez, and wicked BB intern, USC-undergrad Nicholas Wilder Forman. The evening will feature a synthful set of archestral anarchy by The Martian Sunset keyboardist Ryan Madariaga, aka Celestial Cyclops. Dress up in your favorite spooky ghoul or dead author. All customes encouraged!doors open: 7:00 pm, readings: 7:30 pmAbout the authorsAdam Stutz is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Broken Lens Journal, co-host of the Broken Lens Podcast, and a neurodivergent poet. He is the author of Transcript (Cooper Dillon Books, 2017), The Scales (White Stag Publishing, 2018), The Sham Tapestry (White Stag Publishing, 2024), and Compunctions + Thefts (White Stag Publishing, 2024). His work has appeared in various print and online publications including The Equalizer: Second Series, A Sharp Piece of Awesome, Prelude, Be About It, Read More ...

A magical event celebrating Sheri Fink's newest book, MAGENTA. First 35 families to RSVP get a FREE copy of Magenta ($25 value!)Join us at Bowers Museum for a magical event celebrating Sheri Fink's newest book, MAGENTA. First 35 families to RSVP get a FREE copy of Magenta courtesy of the museum ($25 value!) and FREE admission.This event also celebrates the opening of the museum's brand new Fantasy Art exhibit -- a breathtaking, inspiring experience that's fun for the whole family. Following the storytime from 10:30 am-11:00 am, there will be fun art activities for kids of all ages and you'll have the opportunity to have your book signed and personalized by the author. If you aren't able to get one of the complimentary copies, Sheri will have Magenta as well as her other books available for sale.Sheri is a #1 best-selling, award-winning author of 17 books, and is best known for her "Little Series" which includes The Little Rose, The Little Unicorn, The Little Monster, and more. She is the founder of the children's publishing brand WHIMSICAL WORLD with her husband and fellow children's author, Derek Taylor Kent. Their mission is to inspire, delight and educate children of all ages Read More ...

Join Rep Club on Saturday, Oct 26th to celebrate the launch of Seasons of Growth by Marcus Bridgewater.WHO & WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with creator, educator, motivational speaker, and plant enthusiast, Marcus Bridgewater, as we celebrate his new self-care journal inspired by the wisdom of nature Seasons of Growth. Join us for a night of journaling and discussing the importance of living seasonally for well being.WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11am PST (Doors at 10:30am, event starts at 11am)WHERE: In-Person at Rep Club in Los Angeles (3054 S. Victoria Ave LA, CA 90016)HEALTH & SAFETY: For your safety, we ask that you please wear a face covering while indoors for our events.HOW: Reserve an IRL ticket from the drop down below:IRL TICKET W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a SIGNED book copy available for pick up at the event.FREE *STANDBY*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend.SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!Please email us at info@reparations.club if you have Read More ...

Join us for a thrilling multimedia production combining DADA, religion, late stage capitalism, and more!Based on anthologized material and using tongue twisting rhyming verse in the DADA tradition, Christian Georgescu's multimedia production House of The Highest and Most Pious (HOTHAMP) depicts a prosperity preacher's search for meaning as he contends with modern life amid late stage Capitalism. Featuring LA's premier spoken word artists S.A. Griffin, Rich Ferguson, Kathleen Florence, and Nicholas Garcia, HOTHAMP meets at the intersection of literature, circus, stadium event and church service. "An exceptionally crafted inside joke. Humor at its best: first disarming the reader with charm and wit, then hitting hard with truth that alters perception." The Pedestal Magazine.Doors Open: 1:30 PM Readings: 2:00 PMAbout the authorsAward-winning designer, writer and performer, Christian Georgescu has appeared in Poetry Brothel and The Moth. His previous solo shows Meisner with Mama, iLucifer and House of ME have premiered at United Solo NYC and Hollywood Fringe. His written works are anthologized in It's Animal But Merciful (Great Weather for Media) and Seflie (NYSAI Press) among others. His current multi-media theater production House of The Highest and Most Pious (HOTHAMP) is a culmination of material published over the years in the Read More ...