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April 2019
Dan Blackburn discusses “Of Presidents & Predators”
Dan Blackburn discusses both environmental reporting and an inside look into the entertainment world as he presents "Of Presidents & Predators."
Find out more »Jordy Rosenberg discusses and signs “Confessions of the Fox”
If you love compelling, imaginative fiction, check out Jordy Rosenberg and "Confessions of the Fox" at Book Soup. In the book, scholar Dr. Voth is drawn deeper into Jack and Bess's tale of underworld resistance and gender transformation, and it becomes clear that their fates are intertwined--and only a miracle will save them all. Rosenberg will be in conversation with Ali Liebegott. Genre: Fiction
Find out more »Kenji C. Liu and Heidi Andrea Restrepo Rhodes read from their poetry collections
Come out for an evening with poets Kenji C. Liu and Heidi Andrea Restrepo Rhodes as they read from their poetry collections at Skylight Books. Using an invented poetry method called frankenpo (frankenstein poetry), Liu takes existing texts and remixes them, creating multi-faceted poems that investigate the relationship between toxic masculinity and forms of violence plaguing our modern society. Rhodes's collection of poems is about contending with historical memory and its losses and gains carried within the body, wrought through…
Find out more »The “Difficult to Name” Reading Series
The Difficult to Name Reading Series is hosted by Ryan Sartor. Genre: All Genres
Find out more »Open Mic: Friday Night Poetry, They’re Just Words
They're Just Words is a poetry open mic event that will take place at Book Show. Ingrid M. Calderon-Collins will be hosting. Genre: Poetry
Find out more »Dave Putnam signs “The Reckless”
Join Dave Putnam at Barnes & Noble Studio City for a discussion and signing of "The Reckless." In it, Bruno Johnson tries to balance his life as the single father of a four-year-old daughter and his job as a LA County Deputy Sheriff. When he and his partner are put on loan to the FBI to help out with a "special problem," Bruno finds himself in a real bind. Genre: Mystery | Crime | Horror | Thriller
Find out more »Debby Schriver discusses “Whispering in the Daylight”
Join Debby Schriver to discuss her book, "Whispering in the Daylight," which includes interviews with Tony Alamo.
Find out more »Hallie Rubenhold signs “The Five”
The Ripped Bodice presents author Hallie Rubenhold to sign "The Five." Her book presents five devastating human stories and a dark and moving portrait of Victorian London—the untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper. Bea Koch will join Rubenhold in conversation. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »Damon Krukowski discusses and signs “Ways of Hearing”
Join Damon Krukowski at Book Soup for a discussion and signing of "Ways of Hearing." His book examines how the switch from analog to digital audio is changing our perceptions of time, space, love, money, and power. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »Vroman’s Local Author Day introducing Diana Peterson-More
Vroman's presents author Diana Peterson-More to sign "Consequential Communication in Turbulent Times" as a part of Local Author Day. Relying upon her experiences as a practicing labor lawyer, corporate executive, officer, human resources executive, and an organizational development consultant, Diana Peterson-More has developed actionable, easy-to-implement, and practical steps to successful communication, which is the key to getting what we want from ourselves and others. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »Judith Pacht and B. H. Fairchild
Beyond Baroque presents Judith Pacht and B. H. Fairchild. Judith Pacht’s Summer Hunger (Tebot Bach), won the 2011 PEN Southwest Book Award for Poetry. A three-time Pushcart nominee, Pacht’s work is widely published in journals and anthologies. Look for her two new collections, A Cumulous Fiction (Finishing Line Press) and Infirmary for a Private Soul (Tebot Bach) in the spring, 2019. B.H. Fairchild is the author of seven collections of poetry, including The Art of the Lathe (Alice James Books,…
Find out more »Sally Rooney reads from “Normal People”
Skylight Books presents author Sally Rooney to read from "Normal People." Rooney brings her remarkable psychological acuity and sharp, exacting prose to her highly anticipated second novel, Normal People. In this magnificently composed coming-of-age tale for our times, Rooney is fearless in her exploration of the subtleties of class and privilege, the costs of loyalty, and the inextricable relationship between power and love. Genre: Fiction
Find out more »UCI’s Annual MFA Program Reading Series
Chevalier's Books presents UCI's Annual MFA Program Reading Series. This series is an opportunity for the MFA students to share their work with the larger community. The writers who study at UC Irvine’s small program, selected from hundreds of applicants each year, are chosen for their strong voices and commitment to developing their work in an intensive, intimate creative space. Genre: All Genres
Find out more »James Cushing reads from “Solace”
Beyond Baroque presents James Cushing, former SLO poet laureate and longtime fixture of the SoCal poetry scene to present "Solace," the 25th title from LA’s own Cahuenga Press. He'll be reading alongside acclaimed poet Mary Ann McFadden, who will read from her own work. This will be the first public reading of Solace. Genre: Poetry
Find out more »Ashlie Gibbs discusses and signs “#iRemember”
If you love novels with a twist, check out Ashlie Gibbs and her book "#iRemember" at Last Bookstore. In the book, what Valerie thought were nightmares keeping her awake at night were instead glimpses of her true profession… being a trained killer. As her mind starts to wake up, she begins to uncover the truth about the mystery behind who within her agency set her up to die. Her determination for answers leads her into a whirlwind of lies, secrets,…
Find out more »Rachel Howard discusses and signs “The Risk of Us”
Book Soup presents author Rachel Howard to discuss and sign "The Risk of Us." Her novel deftly explores the inevitable tests children bring to a marriage, the uncertainties of family life, and the ways true empathy obliterates our defenses. Genre: Fiction
Find out more »Graham Hancock discusses and signs “America Before”
Come out for an evening with writer Graham Hancock as he presents "America Before" at Last Bookstore. "America Before: The Key to Earth’s Lost Civilization" is the culmination of everything that millions of readers have loved in Hancock’s body of work over the past decades, namely a mind-dilating exploration of the mysteries of the past, amazing archaeological discoveries and profound implications for how we lead our lives today. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »Jennifer Dakan discusses and signs “All Mimsy Were The Borogroves”
Vroman's presents author Jennifer Dakan to sign "All Mimsy Were The Borogroves: a family’s struggle with Lewy body dementia." This book is an intimate photographic memoir that reveals the shifting foundations of family when mom, the fulcrum of hearth and home, is diagnosed with a terminal illness and the tendrils of daily life begin to unravel. Genre: Memoir
Find out more »PEN America event: Freedom to Protest & Freedom to Speak
Joined by Director of U.S. Free Expression Programs Nora Benavidez, a panel of student moderators will press UCLA administrators about the protection of protestor and speaker rights, and campus free speech. Co-presented with UCLA's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Location: UCLA Pauley Pavilion Club, 301 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Find out more »Jo Giese discusses and signs “Never Sit if You Can Dance”
Come out for an evening with writer Jo Giese as she presents "Never Sit if You Can Dance" at DIESEL. Jo grew up thinking that the last thing she wanted was to be like her mother. Then it dawned on her that her own happiness was derived in large part from lessons Babe had taught her. Her mother might have had tomato aspic and stewed rhubarb in her fridge, while Jo had organic kale and almond milk in hers, but…
Find out more »Danielle Paige discusses and signs “Mera: Tidebreaker”
Vroman's presents author Danielle Paige to present "Mera: Tidebreaker." When the Xebellian military plots to overthrow Atlantis and break free of its oppressive regime, Mera seizes the opportunity to take control over her own destiny by assassinating Arthur Curry--the long-lost prince and heir to the kingdom of Atlantis. Writer/musician Amerie will be joining Danielle Paige in conversation. Genre: Speculative Fiction
Find out more »Lydia Fitzpatrick signs “Lights All Night Long”
Come out for an evening with writer Lydia Fitzpatrick and "Lights All Night Long" at Chevalier's Books. A gripping and deftly plotted narrative of family and belonging, a dazzling debut novel from an acclaimed young writer. Genre: Fiction
Find out more »Unhealthy Poetry: A night of readings
Come out for an evening with Sarah Nivala & Molly Ash as they host Unhealthy Poetry. Featuring poetry readings and discussion, Unhealthy Poetry is a platform for some of Los Angeles’s most promising up and coming poets to share their work. Genre: Poetry
Find out more »PEN America Los Angeles Book Club
PEN America presents its April Book Club meeting to discuss The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Hosted by spoken word poet and writer Danyeli. Location: Blu Elefant Cafe, 2024 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, 90018
Find out more »Victoria Shorr discusses and signs “Midnight: Three Women at the Hour of Reckoning”
Join Victoria Shorr at Book Soup for a discussion and signing of "Midnight: Three Women at the Hour of Reckoning." Her book is a study in the courage of three women--Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and Joan of Arc. Genre: Nonfiction
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