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Join us for a presentation about this incredibly rare manuscript lead by Devon Deimler, PhD, Matt Marble, PhD, and Michael Carter, MFA.W.W. Harmon’s Esoteric Manuscript – An Illustrated Presentation by Devon Deimler, PhD, Matt Marble, PhD and Michael Carter, MFA“We cannot see things spiritual with the eyes of the flesh. The occultist in studying even the physical body must use the eyes of the spiritual intelligence.” – William W. HarmonIn 1891, an optometrist and scholar named William W. Harmon began work on what would become a truly monumental metaphysical manuscript which has been hidden from sight for over 130 years. 284 pages in length, hand illustrated with gorgeous watercolors – some abstract in the style of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, others gloriously mystical in the style of William Blake – the “Esoteric Manuscript” as it’s currently labeled in the PRS Library Collections, is one of the great lost works of American esoteric art and writing.Although he was known to Manly P. Hall and other members of esoteric circles in the early 20th century – Harmon contributed articles to Hall’s journal The All-Seeing Eye in the late 1920s – his work was, and continues to be, almost completely unknown outside Read More ...

A celebration of poetry collections released within the last yearAuthors Nancy Miller Gomez (Inconsolable Objects), Lynne V.E. Crawford (Washing Water), and Lynne Thompson (Blue on a Blue Palette) are celebrating newly published collections and will be reading from their latest books at Beyond Baroque. Enjoy a reception and book signings after the program.Doors Open 7:30 PM I Readings 8:00 PMAbout the authorsNancy Miller Gomez is the author of Inconsolable Objects (YesYes Books) and Punishment(Rattle chapbook series). Her work has appeared in Best American Poetry, Best New Poets, Prairie Schooner, Lit Hub, The Adroit Journal, New Ohio Review, The Rumpus, Rattle, Verse Daily, and elsewhere. She received a special mention in the 2023 Pushcart Prize Anthology. She co-founded an organization that provides writing workshops to incarcerated women and men and has taught poetry in Prisons, Jails, and the Juvenile Hall. She lives in Santa Cruz, California. More at: nancymillergomez.com.Lynda V. E. Crawford is a poet, born and raised in Barbados. She has lived on both coasts of the US (Connecticut and California). A Pushcart Prize nominee (2022, 2024), her work has appeared in national and international online and print journals including Prairie Schooner, ArtsEtc Barbados, The Caribbean Writer, The Galway Review, Read More ...

An IRL reading of Mobile Data Mag online literary journal available exclusively on SubstackMobile Data Mag is a digital literary journal exclusively on Substack housing a collection of poetry and prose, particularly from authors who are born and raised in California. Authors whose submitted work is at 500 characters or less are posted onto Systemic Dreaming, an extension of Mobile Data Mag and online journal exclusively on Threads social media platform.Hosted by founding editor and author Jesse Tovar, this IRL reading features five poets from all corners of Los Angeles County: Pam Concepcion, Daryl Gussin, Jennifer “Miss B’ Baptiste, Mauricio “Soul on Fire” Moreno, and Laura Sermeño.Following the readings in The Wanda Coleman Theater join us for book signing and a reception with light refreshments.Doors Open: 1:30 PM I Readings: 2:00 PMAbout the authorsPam Concepcion is a multimedia artist: a poet, an aspiring screenwriter, a digital collage artist, and a video editor. She is born and raised in Metro Manila, Philippines, where she played softball, wrote poetry, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in New Media and Communication. In 2023, she moved to South Pasadena, California, to live with her family. Since then, she has Read More ...

Please join us to celebrate authors Emma Grey and Ava Dellaira at the Peter Fetterman Gallery for a morning of photography and books!Please join for a morning celebrating beautiful art and books at the Peter Fetterman Gallery! We'll begin the morning with coffee and a gallery walk through from director Antonia Stoyanovich, followed by a photography inspired conversation with authors Emma Grey and Ava Dellaira. Emma Grey's PICTURES OF YOU and Ava Dellaira's EXPOSURE will be for sale at the event!About the gallery:Born in London, Peter Fetterman has been deeply involved in the medium of photography for over 40 years. Initially a filmmaker and collector, he set up his first gallery over 30 years ago in 1988. He was one of the pioneer tenants of Bergamot Station, the Santa Monica Center of the Arts, when it first opened in 1994.The gallery has one of the largest inventories of classic 20th Century photography in the country particularly in humanist photography. Diverse holdings include work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastião Salgado, Steve McCurry, Ansel Adams, Paul Caponigro, Willy Ronis, André Kertesz, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Lillian Bassman, Pentti Sammallahti, Sarah Moon and Jeffrey Conley.Peter and his colleagues are committed to promoting the awareness and Read More ...

An Evening with Eric Idle discussing his book, "The Spamalot Diaries"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, January 28, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on February 2 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Eric Idlediscussing his book, The Spamalot DiariesTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book (for pick up at the event)$57 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book (ships week of Oct 28)$75 Two General Admisison tickets + one sigend book (for pick up at the event)Additional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on February 2, 2025, 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 venueFrom comedy Read More ...

Join Rep Club on Thursday, Jan 30th to celebrate the launch of Dismantling the Master’s Clock by Rasheedah Phillips.WHO + WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with author, multidisciplinary artist, and cultural producer, Rasheedah Phillips, as we discuss their "radical new treatise on time", Dismantling the Master's Clock: On Race, Space, and Time. Rasheedah will be joined in conversation with filmmaker and artist, Cauleen Smith.WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 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 email us at info@reparations.club if you have any additional needs, Read More ...

Co-Author of Liberating Abortion Renee Bracey Sherman will be in conversation at Black Lantern Books with Amber J. PhillipsJoin us for an exciting event with Renee Bracy Sherman as she discusses her new book, Liberating Abortion, in conversation with Amber J.Phillips. This book is a galvanizing history of abortion recentering Black people to put forth a timely argument that we must liberate abortion for all.Tickets with AND without a book are available.People have been having abortions since the dawn of time, yet Black people's access and affirming care is continuously under attack. In Liberating Abor­tion, award-winning abortion activist Renee Bracey Sherman & jour­nalist Regina Mahone illustrate the long racist history that brought us to this mo­ment, uncover the hidden figures who set the foundation that activists and storytell­ers are building on today, and explain how abortion has been and remains essential to the health of our communities.Liberating Abortion will take you back to the basics of sex education, detailing the traditions of abortion over centuries, while examining how society makes us feel about our experiences. You’ll find rigorous research, never-before-heard stories, and eye-opening interviews with more than fifty peo­ple of color who’ve had abortions, includ­ing activists, actresses, television writers, politicians, Read More ...

Join us for a book talk by Professor Kyle T. Mays, focused on his publication An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States.Join us for a book talk by Professor Kyle T. Mays, focused on his publication An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States. Mays’ work broadly explores three questions: What is the relationship between Blackness and Indigeneity? How does dispossession in cities shape the lives of Black and Indigenous peoples? How can we imagine and put into praxis a world in the aftermath of settler colonialism and white supremacy? Kyle T. Mays (he/his) is an Afro-Indigenous (Saginaw Chippewa) writer and scholar of U.S. history, urban studies, race relations, and contemporary popular culture. He is an associate professor of African American studies, American Indian studies, and history at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of Hip Hop Beats, Indigenous Rhymes: Modernity and Hip Hop in Indigenous North America (SUNY Press, 2018); An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States (Beacon Press, 2021); and City of Dispossessions: Indigenous Peoples, African Americans, and the Creation of Modern Detroit (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2022). He contributed a chapter, “Blackness and Indigeneity” to the New York Times bestseller, 400 Souls: A Community History Read More ...

Come join us for a chat with the amazing Michael Connelly about his latest book and his writing process!A Conversation with Michael ConnellyGet ready to dive into the world of crime fiction with Michael Connelly! Join us as this best selling author of the Harry Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer series shares insights into his writing process, inspiration behind his novels, and maybe, even a sneak peek into his upcoming projects. Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning mystery author will be our interviewer.This is a fantastic opportunity for book lovers and aspiring writers to interact with a literary legend. Don't miss out on this chance to meet the mastermind behind the thrilling stories you love!Michael will be signing copies of his latest novel following the event. Limited seating. Don’t be disappointed. Get your tickets now!With each ticket purchase you will receive a copy of his most recent release The Waiting.Michael Connelly is the author of thirty-eight previous novels, including New York Times bestsellers Resurrection Walk, Desert Star, and The Law of Innocence. His books, which include the Harry Bosch series, the Lincoln Lawyer series, and the Renée Ballard series, have sold more than eighty-five million copies worldwide. Connelly is a former newspaper reporter Read More ...

Barnes & Noble The Grove welcomes Sahil Bloom to sign THE 5 TYPES OF WEALTH on February 8th at 11:00 AM!Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on Saturday, February 8, 2025, as we welcome inspirational writer and content creator Sahil Bloom to discuss and sign THE 5 TYPES OF WEALTH: A TRANSFORMATIVE GUIDE TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM LIFE.Reject the default path, define your priorities, and achieve lasting happiness with this transformative guide to your dream life—a life centered around the five types of wealth.Sahil will be in conversation with Yung Pueblo, #1 New York Times bestselling author who has sold over 1.5 million books worldwide.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.TICKETING INFORMATIONSolo Book Admission - $32.85 (Admission + one copy of THE 5 TYPES OF WEALTH: A TRANSFORMATIVE GUIDE TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM LIFE): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:One copy of THE 5 TYPES OF WEALTH: A TRANSFORMATIVE GUIDE TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM LIFE Read More ...

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With the busy-ness of the new year, we’re delighting in delicious, quick dinners. Emily Weinstein, editor in chief of New York Times...Sunday, February 9 at 2:00PMEasy Weeknight DinnersEmily Weinstein in conversation with Eric KimWith the busy-ness of the new year, we’re delighting in delicious, quick dinners. Emily Weinstein, editor in chief of New York Times Cooking and Food, offers a beautifully curated group of recipes in her new cookbook Easy Weeknight Dinners. This highly accessible, indispensable cookbook contains 100 of Weinstein’s favorite dishes, some of which take as little as 10 minutes to make.She will be joined by bestselling cookbook author of Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home and The New York Times Magazine columnist Eric Kim for this appetizing afternoon about delicious dinners for busy people. An assortment of Eric’s delicious cookies will be served.

Come celebrate Black history with us at Malik Books! Meet best-selling author Derrick Barnes and dive into the rich stories of our culture.Derrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist for his 2022 graphic novel Victory. Stand! -Raising My Fist For Justice, which also won the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award, and a Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers.In 2020, he became the only author to have won the Kirkus Prize twice for his twelfth release, the New York Times bestseller I Am Every Good Thing. The title also won a Charlotte Huck Award (NCTE), and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor.Derrick is also the creator of the New York Times Bestselling companion picture books, The King of Kindergarten (2019) and the Queen of Kindergarten (2022).He is a graduate of Jackson State University (BA-Marketing ’99) and was the first African American male creative copywriter hired by greeting cards giant Hallmark Cards. Derrick is Read More ...

An Evening with Kristin Hannah on the writing life and the occasion of the 10th anniversary of her novel, "The Nightingale."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, February 18, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on February 23 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Kristin Hannaha special event for the 10th anniversarylimited edition releaseof her novel, The NightingaleTICKETS:$55 General Admission ticket + signed* copy of the book$80 Two General Admission tickets + ONE signed* copy of the book$90 General Admisison ticket +TWO sigend books -- The Nightingale and The Women*Tickets include a signed limited 10th Anniversary Edition with foil and embossing, gorgeous designed edges, a ribbon bookmark, exclusive four color endpapers, and a decorative, gold foil stamp on the front case. This special edition hardcover jacket will be revealed in October.Face masks recommendedAdditional signed books available Read More ...

Fae lords. Sexy vampires. Elusive immortals. Enemies to lovers. Badass heroines. If this is your dream--Romantasy BookCon is your realm.Please note that all convention activities are 18+. Evening activities are 21+.Come celebrate a weekend of Romantasy with200+ incrdible authors and bookish vendorsAward winning narratorsFabulous cosplayersPanels, workshops, author Q&AsMurder Mystery PerformanceRealm of Romantasy NightMasquerade BallThemed cocktails and mocktailsPlease note that all ticket sales are considered final.

The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, in conversation with Ben Mims for The Scotish Cookbook.Social media sensation and best-selling author, Coinneach MacLeod @hebrideanbaker, in conversation for The Hebridean Baker: The Scotish Cookbook, moderated by Ben Mims, James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author and food writer. Book signing and meet and greet to follow.Join the Hebridean Baker on an irresistible culinary voyage to the heart of Scotland's islands that will inspire you in the kitchen. From savory pies to biscuit tin favorites, cakes for every occasion and forgotten culinary gems, these recipes are woven together with a delectable and captivating narrative.The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook is a celebration of tradition, innovation, and the sheer joy of sharing delicious food. Each chapter weaves a broad narrative of tradition, folklore, travel and the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Hebrides whilst inviting readers to savor the essence of Scotland, one delectable recipe at a time. With tales of island life, encounters with pioneering women, the musical influence of Gaelic across the Atlantic, and maritime adventures around lesser-known isles, this is not just a cookbook; it's a cultural expedition.

Enjoy a night celebrating one America’s most acclaimed mystery writers Walter Mosley. WORDTheatre will kick off the program, bringing...Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00PMBeen Wrong So Long It Feels Right:Walter MosleyIn conversationCo-presented with WORDTheatreEnjoy a night celebrating one America’s most acclaimed mystery writers Walter Mosley. WORDTheatre will kick off the program, bringing to life Mosley’s latest novel, Been Wrong So Long It Feels Right, and other short stories through readings by esteemed guest actors.In this latest from the “mystery master,” a family member’s terminal illness leads P.I. King Oliver to the investigation of his life: tracking down his long-lost father. (The Washington Post)“A gritty crime novel with a pace that never lets up; Mosley's best work since the incomparable Easy Rawlins series.” – Library Journal

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Experience a 150-year anniversary celebration of Willa Cather—a peer of Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Wharton—and one of the most...Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00PMAn Evening with Willa Cather:Queer American, Resurging VoiceCurated by Peter Cipkowski of the National Willa Cather Center“The end is nothing, the road is all.” – Willa Cather, Old Mrs. HarrisExperience a 150-year anniversary celebration of Willa Cather—a peer of Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, and Wharton—and one of the most treasured American writers of the early 20th century. Cather’s groundbreaking fiction (My Ántonia, One of Ours, The Professor’s House, Death Comes for the Archbishop) set a new standard in American literature. This evening of selections from her work bring to life the uniquely American prose of this Pulitzer Prize-winning author. They also provide insight into Cather’s identity and affirm her place as one of our greatest writers.Curated by Peter Cipkowski of the National Willa Cather Center, this program will feature readings from actors Linda Bisesti (The Conners) and Matthew Reidy (Billy Comes Home), punctuated by art songs of Clara Schumann and Franz Schubert performed by Christine Li (mezzo-soprano) and Sean Stanton (baritone) with pianist Timothy Wong.

Barnes & Noble The Grove presents actress and bestselling author Krysten Ritter for a signing of RETREAT: A NOVEL on March 30th at 11:00 AM!Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on March 30, 2025, as we welcome actor, director and bestselling author Krysten Ritter to the store to sign and take photos for the release of RETREAT: A NOVEL, a beautiful con artist insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite’s life . . . with deadly consequences, in this serpentine thriller about identity and obsession.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 - $31.74 (Admission + one copy of RETREAT: A NOVEL): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:One copy of RETREAT: A NOVEL.Admission to the event space for the photo-op with Krysten Ritter.Ticket Holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 10:00 AM on the day of the event. Check-in will be at the third-floor customer service desk. Please have a Read More ...

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Join us for an evening of conversation between filmmaker, artist, and writer Miranda July and interviewer Paul Holdengräber.Join us for an evening of conversation between filmmaker, artist, and writer Miranda July and acclaimed interviewer and cultural interlocutor Paul Holdengräber.Miranda's videos, performances, and web-based projects have been presented at sites such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim Museum and in two Whitney Biennials. July wrote, directed and starred in Me and You and Everyone We Know(2005), which won a special jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival and four prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, including the Caméra d'or. Me and You and Everyone We Know has been released as a BluRay/DVD by the Criterion Collection. In 2011 she wrote, directed and starred in The Future. She also co-starred in Josephine Decker’s Madeline’s Madeline. In 2019 July directed the Sleater-Kinney video for ‘Hurry On Home.’ July's feature film, Kajillionaire, produced by Plan B and Annapurna and starring Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger and Gina Rodriguez was theatrically released in late 2020 to favorable reviews. In 2021 she narrated the documentary Fire of Lovedirected by Sara Dosa.Her fiction has appeared in The Paris Review, Harper’s, and The New Read More ...

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)