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An Evening with Caster Semenya discussing her memoir, "The Race to Be Myself."*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, November 8, 2022, 6pm PT/9pmETAn Evening with Caster Semenya discussing her memoir, "The Race to Be Myself."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 7 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.World champion runner Caster Semenya offers an empowering account of her extraordinary life and career, and her trailblazing battle to compete on her own terms.Caster Semenya, OIB, is a South African middle-distance runner and winner of two Olympic gold medals and three World Championships in the women’s 800 meters. The Race to Be Myself is her debut. She lives in Pretoria, South Africa."Caster’s story isn’t just a tale of perseverance and poise, it’s a story that makes us all interrogate our humanity and the world we build with our actions every day. An essential read."― Trevor NoahOlympian and World Champion Caster Semenya is finally ready to share the vivid and heartbreaking story of how the world came to Read More ...

Raj Tawney reads his latest, COLORFUL PALATE, in conversation with Claudia ForestieriABOUT THE BOOKA timely self-examination of the "mixed" American experience featuring exclusive recipes and photographs from the author's multicultural family.As citizens continue to evolve and diversify within the United States, the ingredients that make up each flavorful household are waiting to be discovered and devoured. In Colorful Palate, author Raj Tawney shares his coming-of-age memoir as a young man born into an Indian, Puerto Rican, and Italian-American family, his struggles with understanding his own identity, and the mouthwatering flavors of the melting pot from within his own childhood kitchen.While the world outside can be cruel and unforgiving, it's even more complicated for a mixed-race kid, unsure of his place in the world. Turning to his mother and grandmother for guidance, Tawney assists in the kitchen, providing intimate moments and candor as he listened to the tales behind each culinary delicacy and the women who perfected it. Each lovingly prepared meal offered another opportunity to learn more about his extraordinary heritage. The ability to create delicious fare with his family wasn't just a duty for the grand ladies who raised him; it was a survival tactic for navigating new and Read More ...

Coming to West Hollywood: 4 authors, 3 judges, 2 finalists, 1 champion, and all kinds of hilarity in between. The City of West Hollywood and WeHo Reads are partnering with Literary Death Match for what promises to be a blazingly-bright night of lit, wit, silliness and belly laughs, to boot. This is Literary Death Match's first-ever show in West Hollywood! Our brilliant lineup is set to ensorcell and inspire with judges Rasheed Newson (TV writer, showrunner and author of My Government Means to Kill Me, a Lambda Literary Award Finalist) and Pickle (West Hollywood’s Drag Laureate), and readers R.K. Russell (former NFL player and author of The Yards Between Us), Melissa Chadburn (activist and author of A Tiny Upward Shove), Jessamyn Violet (drummer and author of Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar) and Kyle Siebel (veteran and short story scribe). There will be a special bonus reading by West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng, and other talent to be announced. This in-person event is free to attend. Please RSVP here to attend. More info at www.weho.org/wehoreads. Book Soup will be at the event selling books written by the readers and judges, and an after event gathering will take place from Read More ...

Schuyler Bailar in conversation with Dylan Mulvaney discussing his book, "He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 14 at 6pm PT/9pm ETSchuyler Bailar with Dylan Mulvaney discussing his book, "He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters"TICKETS:$48 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketAdditional signed 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 14, 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 venueGo‑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 Read More ...

Join us for the celebration of Prof. Zeynep Korkman's new book, Gender Fortunes (Duke UP, 2023). Books sold and signing!In Gendered Fortunes, Zeynep K. Korkman examines Turkey’s commercial fortunetelling cafés where secular Muslim women and LGBTIQ individuals navigate the precarities of twenty-first-century

Sheila Johnson in conversation with Lee Daniels discussing her book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, November 9, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 15 at 3pm PT/6pm ETSheila Johnson with Lee Daniels discussing her book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph"TICKETS:$48 General Admission ticket + a copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on October 29, 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 venueThe 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 Read More ...

An Evening with John Stamos discussing his memoir, "If You Would have Told Me."*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Saturday, November 11, 2023, 3pm PT/6pm ETJohn Stamos with Josh Peck discussing his memoir, "If You Would have Told Me."TICKETS:$42 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 16 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.John Stamos is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated television, film, and Broadway theater actor, as well as a producer. He rose to stardom on General Hospital, and his career includes performances on Big Shot, Grandfathered, ER, You, Full House, and Fuller House, and on the stage in Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie, and Nine. He is also a musician, having toured, recorded, and collaborated with The Beach Boys for over thirty years. Stamos is an ambassador for Childhelp. A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, John Stamos’s memoir is filled with some of the most memorable names in Hollywood, both old and new. Funny, deeply poignant, and brutally honest, If You Would Have Told Me is a portrait of Read More ...

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 ...

David Brooks with Larry Wilmore discussing his book, "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen."*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, November 20, 2023, 6pm PST/9pm ESTDavid Brooks with Larry Wilmorediscussing his book, "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen"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 3 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.A 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 is the bestselling author of The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive.If you want to know someone, what kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a Read More ...

Ben Weber discusses his new book AMERICAN PURGATORY with LA icon Luis J. RodriguezABOUT THE BOOKIn this explosive new book, historian Benjamin Weber reveals how the story of American prisons is inextricably linked to the expansion of American power around the globe. A vivid work of hidden history that spans the wars to subjugate Native Americans in the mid-nineteenth century, the conquest of the western territories, and the creation of an American empire in Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, American Purgatory reveals how “prison imperialism”—the deliberate use of prisons to control restive, subject populations—is written into our national DNA, extending through to our modern era of mass incarceration. Weber also uncovers a surprisingly rich history of prison resistance, from the Seminole Chief Osceola to Assata Shakur—one that invites us to rethink the scope of America’s long freedom struggle. Weber’s brilliantly documented text is supplemented by original maps highlighting the global geography of prison imperialism, as well as illustrations of key figures in this history by the celebrated artist Ayo Scott. For readers of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow, here is a bold new effort to tell the full story of prisons and incarceration—at home and abroad—as well as Read More ...

Join us for Tyler Lenn Bradley's debut poetry book launch "Phasing Freely" by Alegria Publishing.Tyler Lenn Bradley's "Phasing Freely" Book Launch & One-Woman ShowJoin us for a captivating evening as we celebrate the debut of Tyler Lenn Bradley's poetry book, "Phasing Freely", brought to life by Alegria Publishing.Date & Location:Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM PT (Doors open at 6 PM PT) Location: The Theater of Note, 1517 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Event Details:The Book: "Phasing Freely" is a poignant reflection on the ebb and flow of mental health, mirrored through the ever-changing phases of the moon. Just as the moon waxes and wanes, we too undergo transformations throughout our lives, navigating the highs and lows of our emotions. Each chapter of this book symbolizes a distinct phase of my mental health journey, encapsulating both struggles and triumphs. It's not only a testament to finding joy in the midst of challenges but also a continuous quest for self-discovery and happiness. Journey with me as I share my intimate story, drawing parallels between the celestial dance of the moon and the human spirit's resilience. Live Performance: Celebrate and experience Tyler’s new book "Phasing Freely" as she delivers Read More ...

Join us for a lively discussion and booksigning with the brilliant Mariel Buqué, PhD moderated by Ana Flores. Join us for the groundbreaking conversation with Dr Mariel Buqué, mooderated by Ana Flores. Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué "With Break the Cycle, Dr. Mariel Buqué is gifting us with the guidebook we need to heal the intergenerational trauma we all carry but might not have awareness of yet. The invitation is clear: to recognize and claim that we are the cycle breakers and heal our souls. Dr. Buqué has collected the teachings along her journey to provide us loving guidance with concrete expert knowledge, lessons to integrate with holistic and therapeutic practices – and even sound baths!" —Ana Flores, CEO of WeAllGrow Latina Free Event but Order your book inadvance for pick up. "Breaking The Cycle"   About Mariel Buqué, PhD Mariel Buqué, PhD, is a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist, professor, and sound bath meditation healer. She has appeared as an expert on Good Morning America and Today and in Allure, Self, Glamour, and Well + Good, among many other outlets, and has offered wellness talks to corporations such as Google, Capital One, Read More ...

Join Ben Breen as he discusses his wild new book on the birth of psychedelic science. ABOUT THE BOOK A bold and brilliant revisionist take on the history of psychedelics in the twentieth century, illuminating how a culture of experimental drugs shaped the Cold War and the birth of Silicon Valley. Far from the repressed traditionalists they are often painted as, the generation that survived the second World War emerged with a profoundly ambitious sense of social experimentation. In the '40s and '50s, transformative drugs rapidly entered mainstream culture, where they were not only legal, but openly celebrated. American physician John C. Lilly infamously dosed dolphins (and himself) with LSD in a NASA-funded effort to teach dolphins to talk. A tripping Cary Grant mumbled into a Dictaphone about Hegel as astronaut John Glenn returned to Earth. At the center of this revolution were the pioneering anthropologists—and star-crossed lovers—Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson. Convinced the world was headed toward certain disaster, Mead and Bateson made it their life’s mission to reshape humanity through a new science of consciousness expansion, but soon found themselves at odds with the government bodies who funded their work, whose intentions were less than pure. Mead and Read More ...

How Amy Chua went from a shy Asian kid to a Yale Law professor and author of conversation-starting books! ABOUT THE EVENT Amy Chua will discuss her journey from the daughter of immigrants to Yale Law professor and author of conversation-starting books—and now novelist. Amy Chua’s most recent book is “The Golden Gate”, a historical novel. Perhaps her most famous (or infamous) book is “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Chua is the John M. Duff, Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and cum laude from Harvard Law School, where she was Executive Editor of the Harvard Law Review. After practicing on Wall Street for a few years, she joined the Yale Law School faculty in 2001 and is a noted expert in the areas of foreign policy, globalization, and ethnic conflict. Amy is the bestselling author of numerous books, including World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability (2002), which was selected by both The Economist and the U.K.’s Guardian as a Best Book of 2003; Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance – and Why They Read More ...

Join us for an evening of poetry, performance, and dance. Poet Cecilia Woloch and Roma performers Cristo Osorio (from Spain) and Bogumiła Delimata (from Poland) present an evening of passion and enchantment; combining spoken word, imagery, music, dance, and theater in the Gypsy spirit of duende.   Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Performances: 7:30 PM   Following the performances join us for an outdoors afterparty in the Poets’ Garden.     About the performers:   Cecilia Woloch is a poet, writer, and performer based in Los Angeles. She has published six collections of poems, most recently an expanded and updated edition of Tsigan: The Gypsy Poem. Her honors include fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Center for International Theatre Development. She collaborates regularly with musicians, dancers, visual artists and theatre artists around the world.   Bogumila Delimata, born in Wroclaw, Poland of pure gypsy heritage. World renowned Impressionist Romani Painter combining feminist art with Romani roots, Romani and Flamenco dancer. Renowned actress both in film and theatre in her native Poland with musical and dance performances throughout Europe and the Americas.   Cristobal Osorio, born in Barcelona, Spain. Captivating singer and guitarist steeped in Read More ...

Featuring a panel of civil rights leaders, Palabras Literary Salon, a reception, and shopping with arts vendors. Join West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng for an afternoon celebrating civil rights heroes:   1:30pm-3pm: A panel of civil rights leaders speak about building coalitions. Rudy Ortega Shonda Buchanan Ronna Magy Miya Iwataki Marth Gonzalez 3:30pm-5pm: an edition of Palabras Literary Salon featuring BIPOC poets and writers sharing around the theme “visionaries.” Before, after and between these sessions enjoy a reception and shopping with arts vendors. The event is free admission, but we request that you RSVP here. For more information about the event, visit: https://go.weho.org/poet

Join us for a fantastic evening of literary bliss as we celebrate the book launch and signing of Angelina Sáenz and ire'ne lara silva, where Book Launch and Book Signing: Angelina Sáenz and ire'ne lara silva Please join Angelina Sáenz and Texas State Poet Laureate, ire'ne lara silva, for the Los Angeles book launch of their books, Maestra and the eaters of flowers. We will have books to sell and sign. Poet David Quiroz will be our esteemed MC, Poets Luivette Resto, Bridgette Bianca and Teresa Mei Chuc will feature as well. A dance party will follow and the music will be provided by the amazing, GFunk Trece. Artwork and merchandise by Lorna Alkana will be available for purchase. Food, drinks and postres can be bought with Horchatería Rio Luna. Come and enjoy the gorgeous space, beautiful people, the words and the celebration! Date: Saturday, Jan. 20th, 2023 Time: 5pm Location: Horchateria Rio Luna, Paramount Boulevard, Paramount, CA, USA Don't miss this opportunity to engage with these incredible writers and celebrate their latest creations. Get your books signed, ask questions, and connect with fellow book lovers. We can't wait to see you there!

A night of poetry featuring 5 incredible poets, moderated by Elizabeth Metzger & Liz (L. A.) Johnson! ABOUT THE EVENT Los Angeles poets L.A. Johnson and Elizabeth Metzger will co-host a reading and Q & A with five extraordinary poets as part of a curated reading series with local and non-local poets. L. A. Johnson is a writer from California. She is currently a Mellon Humanities postdoctoral fellow at the University of Southern California. The winner of the 2021 Rumi Prize in Poetry from Arts & Letters, her poems appear in Best New Poets, Poetry Magazine, The Slowdown Podcast, and elsewhere. Elizabeth Metzger is the author of Lying In (Milkweed, 2023), as well as and The Spirit Papers, winner of the Juniper Prize for Poetry, and the chapbook Bed, recipient of The Sunken Garden Chapbook Prize. She is a poetry editor at the Los Angeles Review of Books and she lives in California. ABOUT THE POETS Natalie Shapero is a writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The London Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, The Paris Review, The Nation, and elsewhere. She is the author of the poetry collections Read More ...

Lights, camera, MURDER! Explore Hollywood and uncover the secrets of this world famous neighborhood.Explore the dark underbelly of Hollywood with the ultimate Haunted Hollywood walking tour. As the sun sets over Hollywood, you will be led on a fright filled walk down the Boulevard of Broken Dreams to visit haunted hotels, theaters, and landmarks.If you love Hollywood, the paranormal, or true crime - this is the tour for you! This 2hr walking tour is led by expert guides with a passion for sharing LA history. Stories and stops on the tour include:■The Pantages Theatre and Howard Hughes■Suicide at the Hollywood Sign■The Hollywood Ripper and Manson Murders■The Roosevelt Hotel, home to Marilyn Monroe and many more Hollywood spirits■And much more!Whether you're visiting LA for the first time or have lived here your whole life, this tour is sure to make you see Hollywood in a whole new light. From ghosts, to arson sprees and serial killers, Hollywood has more than its share of secrets. Come uncover them with us!INFORMATIONThis is a 2 hour walking tour that begins at the Pantages Theatre and ends near the Hollywood and Highland Metro entrance at 6815 Hollywood Blvd.This tour contains stories and descriptions of some Read More ...

Come and celebrate the release of Tlotlo Tsamaase's debut novel, Womb City, from Erewhon Books!Come and celebrate the release of Tlotlo Tsamaase's debut novel, Womb City, from Erewhon Books! We're so excited to have this Africanfuturist horror novel in the hands of readers, and we hope you're able to join us as Tlotlo reads from xer novel, takes questions, and signs copies for readers!About the authorTlotlo Tsamaase (xe/xem/xer or she/her/hers) is a Motswana writer. Xer novella, The Silence of Wilting Skin, is a Lambda Literary Award finalist, and was the first Motswana nominee for the Rhysling Award. Tlotlo received support from the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, and xer story “Behind Our Irises” jointly won the Nommo Award. Xer short fiction has appeared in multiple best-of anthologies, Africa Risen, New Suns 2, Chiral Mad 5, and other venues. Womb City is Tlotlo’s debut novel.About the bookThe first novel from award-winning author Tlotlo Tsamaase, Womb City, has earned much praise with two starred reviews from Foreword Magazine and Publishers Weekly, who called it a "thrilling and thought-provoking page-turner . . . Tsamaase is a writer to watch." This genre-bending Africanfuturist horror novel blends The Handmaid’s Tale with Get Out in Read More ...

BN The Grove welcomes actor & author David Duchovny to discuss THE RESERVOIR with Justine Bateman on January 25 at 7PM PT!**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO CHANGING COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS**Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on January 25, 2024 as we welcome award-winning actor, writer, director, New York Times best-selling author, and singer-songwriter David Duchovny to the store to celebrate the new paperback release of his novel, THE RESERVOIR, a twisted rom-com for our distanced time, when the merest touch could kill and conspiracy theories propagate like viruses—a contemporary union of Death in Venice, Rear Window, and The Plague. The new paperback edition features a brand-new short story, “The Scare Owl”, that wasn't included in the hardcover.David will be in conversation with author of Fame: The Hijacking of Reality and Face: One Square Foot of Skin, Justine Bateman.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 - $30.66 Read More ...

Join us for a special in-person event with bestselling author Dean Koontz!In a special in-person appearance, bestselling author Dean Koontz will join L.A. Times Book Club readers on Sunday, Jan. 28 to discuss his novel, “The Bad Weather Friend.”Koontz will be in conversation with Times assistant managing editor Samantha Melbourneweaver at UC Irvine starting at 1 p.m. Pacific.In his new book, Koontz introduces an affable Newport Beach real estate agent who mysteriously loses his job, his reputation and his fiancée. As the agent’s life crashes, a terrifying seven-foot-tall “bad weather friend” arrives at his home in a giant crate and kicks the thriller into high gear.“We are living in such dark and dangerous times that I believe readers need what this story has to offer,” Koontz told his editor about the novel.Koontz is the author of the Odd Thomas and Jane Hawk series, as well as many standalone suspense novels, most recently “After Death” and “The House at the End of the World.” His books have sold more than 500 million copies and are published in 38 languages. Koontz lives in Orange County with his wife, Gerda, and their golden retriever, Elsa.IN-PERSON EVENT INFOWhen: Jan. 28, 2024 at 1 p.m.Where: Read More ...

An inspiring book about the power of community based on one of Rabbi Sharon Brous’s most impactful sermons.Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00PMThe Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and WorldRabbi Sharon BrousIn conversation with Father Gregory BoyleCo-presented with Skylight Books“Rabbi Brous shares remarkable compassion, insight, and moral vision in these pages that illuminate a way forward at a time when the fog of fear and anger in the world grows ever dense. This wonderful book is welcome, affirming, and urgently needed.” —Bryan Stevenson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just MercyJoin us for a conversation with one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, discussing her new book, The Amen Effect, which looks at our society’s deep disconnection and alienation and explores how we can tackle our loneliness and isolation by embracing and rebuilding our communities.Rabbi Brous will be in conversation with celebrated Los Angeles-based activist and founder of Homeboy Industries, Father Gregory Boyle.

Writers Bloc and PEN AMERICA present Moshe KasherWE REQUEST THAT YOU WEAR A MASK AT THE PROGRAM.Stand-up comedian Moshe Kasher, author of the magnificent memoir, Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16, has written another book. And it's as absorbing, consuming, and culturally relevant as his first.Subculture Vulture is the story of Moshe Kasher's unbelievably unconventional life in six parts, each part relating to his significant experience exploring and living many different lives as part of many groups. His adolescence in Alcoholics Anonymous. American Sign Language Interpreter. His complicated relationship with religious Judaism. Burning Man employee. Raver. And of course, Comedy. Moshe Kasher is dazzlingly funny while leading us head-on into truths about communities and consequential subcultures that formed who he is.Mayim Bialik stands at the crossroads of comedy and mental health. Talk about a brilliant multi-hyphenate. Mayim Bialik's acclaimed and enormously popular podcast, Breakdown, covers a range of mental health issues, based on her background and interest in neuroscience. The podcast is notable not only for her expertise, but also for her guest list, which includes a wide array of scientists, Read More ...

Join Mark Daley as he discusses his new memoir. ABOUT THE BOOK A heartrending and unforgettable memoir of an unlikely journey to parenthood through America's broken foster care system. What does it take to keep a child safe? As a long-time strategist and activist fighting for better outcomes for foster children, Mark Daley thought he had the answer. But when Ethan and Logan, an adorable infant and a precocious toddler, entered into their lives, Mark and his husband Jason quickly realized they were not remotely prepared for the uncertainty and complication of foster parenting. Every day seven hundred children enter the foster care system in the United States, and thousands more live on the brink. Safe offers a deeply personal window into what happens when the universal longing for family crashes up against the unique madness and bureaucracy of a child protection system that often fails to consider the needs of the most vulnerable parties of all--the children themselves. Daley takes us on a roller coaster ride as he and Jason grapple with Ethan and Logan's potential reunification with their biological family, learn brutal lessons about sacrifice, acceptance, and healing, and face the honest, heartbreaking, and sometimes hilarious challenges of Read More ...

Join us for a captivating in-person lecture on books bound in human skin during Rare Books LA - Pasadena!Dark Archives: Books Bound in Human SkinJoin librarian and author Megan Curran Rosenbloom for a discussion of her book Dark Archives: A Librarian’s Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin, which was a New York Times editor’s choice.Megan Curran Rosenbloom is Collection Strategies Librarian at UCLA Library in Los Angeles. She served as a medical librarian for many years, during which she developed a keen interest in the history of medicine and rare books.This talk is being held during Rare Books LA - Pasadena.For the love of books! Rare Books LA – Pasadena welcomes booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of books, fine prints, maps, ephemera, and more on February 3-4, 2024 at the Pasadena Convention Center.“This book fair is a can’t miss whether you’re searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the book lover in your life or just want to spend a fun and educational day with a loved one,” said Rare Books LA Director Jodi Tolan. In addition to rare books, visitors will see everything from historic maps Read More ...

We explore authors’ creative inspirations and intersections during Black History Month. How do breakthrough writers pave the way for a more inclusive publishing landscape? How do contemporary writers want their work to be received? Where do literary legacies and ambitions intersect? The series opener for WeHo Reads 2024 will feature authors celebrating their inspirations and examining how their work intersects with literary luminaries during Black History Month. Participating writers will include Rachel Howzell Hall, the bestselling author of multiple crime novels, including What Never Happened (Thomas and Mercer, 2023); Lisa Teasley, author of Fluid: Stories (Cune Press, 2023) and librettist of The Passion of Nell, commissioned by the Long Beach Opera; Jervey Tervalon, an award-winning poet, screenwriter, lecturer, and dramatist, who is the author of Monster’s Chef (Amistad/HarperCollins, 2014) and All the Trouble You Need (Atria Books/Washington Square Books, 2002); and Tamika Thompson, a writer, producer, and journalist, who is the author of the speculative fiction collection Unshod, Cackling, and Naked (Unnerving, 2023). The event is free and you can watch via YouTube Live on the WeHo Arts channel. Learn more at www.weho.org/wehoreads/ WeHo Reads is a literary series presented by the City of West Hollywood. More information and events Read More ...

From bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, comes an inspiring guide to amplifying kindness and igniting a movement on bothJoin us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on February 12 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Chris AndersonInfectious Generosity:The Ultimate Idea Worth SpreadingTICKETS:$47 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Chris Anderson's book$20 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Febryary 12, 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.F ree parking at the venueFrom bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, comes an inspiring guide to amplifying kindness and igniting a movement on both an individual and global scale.Chris Anderson has led TED since 2001, overseeing its transformation from an annual conference to a nonprofit with global reach, sharing TED Talks, podcasts, and TED-Ed videos freely to all.Today’s culture seems to be trending ever meaner and more divisive: INFECTIOUS GENEROSITY offers an antidote. Chris Anderson argues that by rethinking generosity in this connected era, we can Read More ...

In person author event with Chris Cander and Allie Rowbottom at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica CA, 90403!We're hosting Chris Cander as she celebrates the launch of THE YOUNG OF OTHER ANIMALS! Chris will be joined in conversation by Allie Rowbotton, author of AESTHETICA. About the book:Mayree and Paula are a mother and daughter drifting apart, separated by grief and more, after the death of Mayree’s husband.Mayree faces a future with no income, career, or social life. Even ties with her best friend have been severed. Paula, feeling abandoned by the father she loved, is left with only a bitter mother. When Paula reveals that she narrowly escaped a violent assault, Mayree’s initial reaction is dismissal and disbelief. But as details unfold, it’s clear that it was real and not just one random night gone horribly wrong―someone is out to destroy their lives.With each new threat from Paula’s assailant, harrowing family secrets reemerge that force the mother and daughter to confront the shared traumas of their pasts. Drawing on courage and hope, they must save the relationship they never realized they’d lost.About the authors:Chris Cander is the USA Today bestselling author of A GRACIOUS NEIGHBOR, THE WEIGHT OF Read More ...

Join us for author Malia Lazu's stop on her 'From Intention to Impact' Book Tour in West Hollywood!From Intention to Impact Book Tour with author Malia Lazu: West Hollywood, CAHow business leaders can move their DEI efforts from intention to impact through strategy and culture change.In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, corporate America has doubled down on its public intentions to be more inclusive and equitable. Yet beyond the pledges it is difficult to see which system changes make a real difference. In From Intention to Impact, Malia Lazu draws on her background as a community organizer, her corporate career as a bank president, and now her experience as a leading DEI consultant to explain what has been holding organizations back and what they need to do better. First and foremost, she recognizes that truly moving from intention to impact means targeting and changing the traditions and culture that normalize whiteness.From Intention to Impact shows what organizations, leaders, and people at all levels must do to create more inclusive environments that honor and value diversity. Lazu shares a seven-stage guide through this process as well as a 3L model of listening, learning, and loving that readers can use from Read More ...

Michèle Lamont with Viet Thanh Nguyen discussing her book, "Seeing Others: How Recognition Works―and How It Can Heal a Divided World."Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, February 8, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on February 13 at 6pm PT/9pm ETMichèle Lamont with Viet Thanh NguyenSeeing Others: How Recognition Works―and How It Can Heal a Divided WorldTICKETS:$70 General Admisison ticket + two signed books (by Lamont and A Man of Two Faces by Viet Thanh Nguyen)$45 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Lamont's book$20 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Febryary 13, 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.F ree parking at the venueAcclaimed Harvard sociologist makes the case for reexamining what we value to prioritize recognition—the quest for respect—in an age that has been defined by growing inequality and the obsolescence of the American dream.Michèle Lamont is Professor of Sociology and of African and African American Studies and the Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies at Harvard University. An influential cultural Read More ...

Author Joanne McNeil discusses her acclaimed new science fiction novelJoin author Joanne McNeil to discuss her acclaimed new science-fiction novel Wrong Way Saturday February 10th at 1:00 p.m. in the Edendale Library community room, in conversation with screenwriter Lindsey Villarreal. Wrong Way lures us into a perilous near-future world of driverless cars and the corporate gig-workers behind the scenes, exploring the human cost of surrendering to utopian gadgetry. It’s been called “a Ballardian tale… a powerful example of what the contemporary novel can and should be in our endlessly perplexing times” and “a literary sneak attack on the very idea of ‘the future’ as commonly constructed in fiction.”Wrong Way is available as a print book and an e-book at the Los Angeles Public Library.The Edendale Library is at 2011 Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park. Our parking lot is around the corner off Alvarado St.. Email eden@lapl.org for more information.

Join us for a conversation of New York Bestseller Master Slave Husband Wife featuring our special guests followed by a book signing.The Friends of the Long Beach Public Library and the African American Heritage Society presents "Public History, Private Memory: The Legacy of Ellen and William Craft".Meet our special guest Ilyon Woo and Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely for an unforgetattable story of Ellen and William Craft depicted in Master Slave Husband Wife. This event will include an informal conversation followed by an autograph signing.Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024Time: Doors Open at 1:30pm, Event Begins at 2:00pmLocation: Long Beach City College - Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium(4901 E. Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90808)FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***NO TICKETS REQUIRED***Purchase a book!Books will be available for purchase at the event, but you can ensure that you get a copy by pre-ordering here. You can pick your book up at 1:30pm on the day of the event.Can't make it to the event? Pre-order the book here to have it shipped directly to you!Questions?For additional questions, please email: lb.libraryfriends@gmail.comBook Details:One of The New York Times’s 10 Best Books of 2023New York Times BestsellerNamed a best book of 2023 by The New Yorker, Read More ...

Join Us for the Common Read 2024 Keynote: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGheeJoin Us for the Common Read 2024 Keynote: The Sum of US by Heather McGheeIn-Person, Bronco Student Center, Ursa MajorAbout The Sum of UsIn The Sum of Us, Heather McGhee dives into her specialty, the American Economy, and the mystery of why it often fails the American public. From the financial crisis to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, McGhee has found a common root problem: racism. McGhee explains that racism has costs for white people too and it is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunction of our democracy and constitutive of the spiritual and moral crises that grip us all. McGhee embarks on a deeply personal journey across the country from Mississippi to California to Maine, tallying what we lose when we buy into the zero-sum paradigm--the idea the progress for some of us must come at the expense of others. Along the way, she meets white people who confide in her about losing their homes, their dreams, and their shot at better jobs to the toxic mix Read More ...

From bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, comes an inspiring guide to amplifying kindness and igniting a movement on both*** US Orders only....We only ship to US addresses. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, February 12, 2024, 6pmAn Evening with Chris AndersonInfectious Generosity:The Ultimate Idea Worth SpreadingTICKETS:$45 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Chris Anderson's bookThe virtual version of this event airs on Febryary 12, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.From bestselling author, media pioneer, and curator of TED, comes an inspiring guide to amplifying kindness and igniting a movement on both an individual and global scale.Chris Anderson has led TED since 2001, overseeing its transformation from an annual conference to a nonprofit with global reach, sharing TED Talks, podcasts, and TED-Ed videos freely to all.Today’s culture seems to be trending ever meaner and more divisive: INFECTIOUS GENEROSITY offers an antidote. Chris Anderson argues that by rethinking generosity in this connected era, we can shape it into a force that can spread across the world. Generosity? Really?! It seems too small a force arrayed against today’s problems. But the pandemic taught us that even a tiny virus Read More ...

In person author event with Jennifer Lang and Blair Glaser at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica CA, 90403!We're hosting Jennifer Lang as she discusses her book, Places We Left Behind: A Memoir-in-Miniature! Jennifer will be joined in conversation by Blair Glaser.About the book:When American-born Jennifer falls in love with French-born Philippe during the First Intifada in Israel, she understands their relationship isn't perfect. Both 23, both Jewish, they lead very different lives: she's a secular tourist, he's an observant immigrant. Despite their opposing outlooks on two fundamental issues—country and religion—they are determined to make it work. For the next 20 years, they root and uproot their growing family, each longing for a singular place to call home. In Places We Left Behind, Jennifer puts her marriage under a microscope, examining commitment and compromise, faith and family while moving between prose and poetry, playing with language and form, daring the reader to read between the lines.About the authors:Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jennifer Lang lives in Tel Aviv, where she runs israelwriterstudio. Her prize-winning essays appear in Baltimore Review, Under the Sun, Midway Journal, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and Read More ...

Join us as we hang out with Kiley Reid and dive deep into her captivating novel, Come and Get It—don't miss it!From the celebrated New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age comes a fresh and provocative story about a residential assistant and her messy entanglement with a professor and three unruly students.It's 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins, a senior resident assistant, wants to graduate, get a job, and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul, a visiting professor and writer, offers Millie an easy yet unusual opportunity, she jumps at the chance. But Millie's starry-eyed hustle becomes jeopardized by odd new friends, vengeful dorm pranks, and illicit intrigue.A fresh and intimate portrait of desire, consumption, and reckless abandon, Come and Get It is a tension-filled story about money, indiscretion, and bad behavior--and the highly anticipated new novel by acclaimed and award-winning author Kiley Reid. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)Traci Thomas is the creator and host of The Stacks, a weekly podcast about books and the ways they shape our cultural understandings. Traci writes a monthly bookish advice column on shereads.com, is a contributor on NPR’s Here and Now, and created LAists live literary series, One for Read More ...

"Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood"Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, February 15, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on February 19 at 6pm PT/9pm ETEd Zwick with Patty JenkinsHits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in HollywoodTICKETS:$47 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Ed Zwick's book$25 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Febryary 19, 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.F ree parking at the venueA heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life, gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.Ed Zwick’s long career has spanned four decades of directing, producing, and writing projects that have collectively received eighteen Academy Award nominations (seven wins) and sixty-seven Emmy nominations (twenty-two wins). His filmography as director includes Glory, Legends of the Fall, Blood Read More ...

A Generative Workshop with Jose Hernandez DiazThis exciting generative poetry workshop will begin with close readings and discussions of established masters of the surreal and strange like James Tate, Marosa di Giorgio, Shivani Mehta, Will Alexander, and others--as well as engage attendees with surreal and strange prompts in an effort to write their own innovative work. The instructor will also share some of his own work responding to the prompts for guidance and inspiration. Participants should expect to draft 2-5 poems in this workshop.About the facilitatorJose Hernandez Diaz is a 2017 NEA Poetry Fellow. He is the author of The Fire Eater (Texas Review Press, 2020) Bad Mexican, Bad American (Acre Books, 2024), and The Parachutist (Sundress Publications, 2025). He teaches generative workshops for Hugo House, Lighthouse Writers Workshops, The Writer's Center, and elsewhere. Additionally, he serves as a Poetry Mentor in The Adroit Journal Summer Mentorship Program.Masks are encouraged while inside our center.One scholarship will be awarded to a QTPOC/BIPOC L.A.-residing individual who would like to join but does not have the means to do so. Please email us if interested at info@beyondbaroque.org.Workshop attendees are expected to participate in a respectful, constructive, and considerate manner. Beyond Baroque reserves the Read More ...