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V.E. Schwab in conversation with J. Elle discussing her novel, "The Fragile Threads of Power"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, September 28, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on October 2 at 6pm PT/9pm ETV.E. Schwab with J. Elle discussing her novel, "The Fragile Threads of Power"TICKETS:$48 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 October 2, 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 venueNew York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, opens another door to a new fantasy series set in the dazzling world of Shades of Magic.Victoria “V.E.” Schwab is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, the Shades of Magic series, Villains series, and the Monsters of Verity duology. Her work has received critical acclaim; been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post and more; been translated into more Read More ...

Join us at LA's historic Union Station for Rare Books LA, featuring antiquarian books, maps, photography and more!Presenting the finest antiquarian booksellers, ephemera, and map dealers from all over the world, this exciting event takes place October 7-8, 2023, in the historic ticketing hall at Los Angeles' Union Station. Hop onboard Metrolink, Metro Rail or Amtrak for this transit-friendly book fair. Union Station also offers ample parking starting at $8.Please visit our website for a list of exhibitors.Rare Books Los Angeles - Union StationOctober -7-8, 2023Saturday, October 7 - 10am – 6pm Sunday, October 8 - 11am – 4pm

An Evening with Heather Cox Richardson discussing her book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America."*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Saturday, October 7, 2023, 8pmAn Evening with Heather Cox Richardson on her book, "Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru October 12 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.From historian and author of the popular daily newsletter LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN, a vital narrative that explains how America, once  a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy -- and how we can turn back.Heather Cox Richardson is Professor of History at Boston College. She has written about the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and the American West in award-winning books whose subjects stretch from the European settlement of the North American continent to the history of the Republican Party through the Trump administration. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and The Guardian, among other outlets. She is the cohost of Read More ...

Ed Begley Jr. with Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson discussing his memoir, To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on October 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETEd Begley Jr. with Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson discussing his memoir, "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!"TICKETS:$48 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$70 Two General Admission tickets + one signed copy of the 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 October 16, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueBeloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground. Ed Begley, Jr. is an actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television Read More ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger with Jamie Lee Curtis discussing his book, "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life" Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, October 13, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on October 18 at 6pm PT/9pm ETArnold Schwarzenegger with Jamie Lee Curtisdiscussing his book "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life"TICKETS:$55 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admission tickets Face masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on October 18, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueThe seven rules to follow to realize your true purpose in life—distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone.....Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-born bodybuilder, actor, businessman, philanthropist, bestselling author, and politician. He served as the thirty-eighth governor of California.The world’s greatest bodybuilder. The world’s highest-paid movie star. The leader of the world’s sixth-largest economy. .In his new book, he details the seven tools he believes we all need to follow to find true purpose and Read More ...

An Afternoon with Sir Patrick Stewart discussing his memoir, "Making It So." *** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, October 15, 2023, 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Sir Patrick Stewart discussing his memoir, "Making It So"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$50 Ticket: Virtual Admission + copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru October20 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart!Sir Patrick Stewart is a distinguished stage and screen actor whose illustrious career spans six decades. A classically trained theater artist who got his start at England’s Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart’s legendary performances have garnered him three Olivier Awards, Emmy and Tony Award nominations, and a Grammy Award, among countless honors. His beloved screen work, known to audiences worldwide, includes his iconic portrayals of Star Trek’s Jean-Luc Picard and X-Men’s Professor Charles Xavier. Follow him on social media at @SirPatStew. From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple Read More ...

Ed Begley Jr. with Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson discussing his memoir, To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!*** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, October 16, 2023, 6pm PT/9pm ETEd Begley Jr. with Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson discussing his memoir, "To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!"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 October 16 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground. Ed Begley, Jr. is an actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988. The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Since 1970, Begley has Read More ...

Bob Odenkirk & Erin Odenkirk in conversation with Rhea Seehorn discussing his book, "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes." Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on October 22 at 3pm PT/6pm ETBob Odenkirk & Erin Odenkirk with Rhea Seehorndiscussing their book, "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes"TICKETS:$35 -General Admission ticket + signed copy of "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes"$55-2 General Admission tickets + one signed copy of "Zilot & Other Important Rhymes"$65 -General Admission ticket + 2 signed books ("Zilot" and "Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama")Additional 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 22, at 3pm PT/6PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueEmmy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer, comedian, and actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, illustrator Erin Odenkirk, present poetic nonsense for all ages perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky!Bob Odenkirk’s TV credits include Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and feature films like Greta Gerwig’s Little Women and for writing lots of comedy sketches Read More ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger with Jamie Lee Curtis discussing his book, "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, October 18, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTArnold Schwarzenegger with Jamie Lee Curtisdiscussing his book "Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life"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 October 23 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.The seven rules to follow to realize your true purpose in life—distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone.....Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-born bodybuilder, actor, businessman, philanthropist, bestselling author, and politician. He served as the thirty-eighth governor of California.The world’s greatest bodybuilder. The world’s highest-paid movie star. The leader of the world’s sixth-largest economy. .In his new book, he details the seven tools he believes we all need to follow to find true purpose and success. During his childhood in a rural Austrian town, the chief lesson his father drilled into him above all, and which serves as his title, is Be Useful.   Spend Read More ...

Explore optimistic futures through the words of science fiction authors.We've been through a few storied years, nationally, globally, scientifically. As we forge forward writing in a new, complexly shifting age, how do we approach subjects with new eyes? How do we keep ourselves afloat and find purpose in our writing against a constantly changing world narrative? Could certain narratives, (such as the zombie apocalypse/every man for himself scenario) be dangerous to societal thinking? Is it the responsibility of the author to create stories with all these ideas in mind?To discuss these questions, we’re gathering science fiction and speculative fiction authors who’ve written utopian and dystopian stories. Host Kate Maruyama will lead a roundtable discussion with award-winning authors, including Cecil Castellucci, Matthew Kressel, PJ Manney, Nisi Shawl, and Sherri L. Smith. 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 at www.weho.org/wehoreads. BookSwell, a literary events and media company dedicated to lifting up writers from historically excluded communities, is producing the WeHo Reads 2023 season. Additional support is provided by UCLA Extension Writers’ Program Read More ...

An Evening with Michael Lewis discussing his book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on October 29 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Michael Lewisdiscussing his book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon"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 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.Parking garage at the venueFrom the best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center.Michael Lewis is the best-selling author of Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, The Undoing Project, and The Fifth Risk. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his family.  He has appeared at Live Talks Los Angeles for his last four books: Flash Boys(with Malcolm Gladwell); The Undoing Project (with Mindy Kaling); The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy (with Read More ...

An Evening with Rachel Maddow discussing her book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism." (virtual event) *** US Orders only. We only ship to addresses in the USJoin us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, October 27, 2022, 6pm PT/9pmETAn Afternoon with Rachel Maddow* discussing her book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism."* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$50 Ticket: Virtual Admission + copy of the book (includes shipping to US addresses only). Please note books are not signed.Ticket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days after it airs on Oct 27. (thru November 1 at midnight)Books ship one week after the event.Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Rachel Maddow is host of the Emmy Award–winning The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Drift and Blowout, and the New York Times bestselling co-author of Bag Man. She has also written, produced and hosted three original podcasts for MSNBC—Rachel Maddow Presents: Bag Man, Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra, and most recently the six-episode series Rachel Maddow Presents: Deja News. Maddow received a bachelor’s degree in public Read More ...

An Evening with Thurston discussing his memoir, "Sonic Life."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, November 3, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 9 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Thurston Moore discussing his memoir, "Sonic Life."* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$70 Two General Admission tickets + one signed copy of the bookAdditional 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 9, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueFrom the founding member of Sonic Youth, a passionate memoir tracing the author's life and art—from his teen years as a music obsessive, to the formation of his legendary rock group, to thirty years of creation, experimentation, and wonder.Thurston Moore is a founding member of Sonic Youth, a band born in New York in 1981 that spent thirty years at the vanguard of alternative rock, influencing and inspiring such acts as Nirvana, Pavement, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Read More ...

An Evening with John Stamos discussing his memoir, "If You Would have Told Me."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, November 6, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 11 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with John Stamos discussing his memoir, "If You Would have Told Me."* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$48 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$70 Two General Admission tickets + one signed copy of the 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 6, 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 venueJohn 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, Read More ...

An Evening with Thurston discussing his memoir, "Sonic Life."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, November 3, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 9 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Thurston Moore discussing his memoir, "Sonic Life."* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$70 Two General Admission tickets + one signed copy of the bookAdditional 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 9, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueFrom the founding member of Sonic Youth, a passionate memoir tracing the author's life and art—from his teen years as a music obsessive, to the formation of his legendary rock group, to thirty years of creation, experimentation, and wonder.Thurston Moore is a founding member of Sonic Youth, a band born in New York in 1981 that spent thirty years at the vanguard of alternative rock, influencing and inspiring such acts as Nirvana, Pavement, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My 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 ETAn Evening with John Stamos* discussing his memoir, "If You Would have Told Me."* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$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 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 ...

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 ETAn Evening with Adam Grant*discussing his book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things"*interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$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 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 ...

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 ...