Celebrating various Pushcart Prize winners from Southern CaliforniaJoin us in the Wanda Coleman Theater to celebrate various Pushcart Prize winners from Southern California. The 50th anniversary edition of the Pushcart Prize anthology features new work from second-time winner Lou Mathews. Reading alongside him are fiction writers Tommy Moore and Kim Samek, as well as poets Michael Mark and Melissa Mc Read More ...

Meet your local authors at the Village Well for a panel on telling stories across genres, the business of writing books, and more!Local Author Panel at the Village WellJoin us for a fun and casual evening with some amazing local authors sharing their stories and insights. This is a great chance to hear about their journeys, ask questions, and get Read More ...

Meet local author Kelly R. Nelson, pick up a signed copy of her spicy suspenseful novel: The Devil in the Details.Follow us on Instagram for event updates!@theopenbook_pasadena

Join Rep Club at The Gathering Spot for the L.A. launch of 'If I Ruled The World' by Amy Dubois Barnett and moderator Ryan Michelle BathéWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club at The Gathering Spot for the L.A. launch of 'If I Ruled The World'by author Amy DuBois Barnett and moderator Ryan Michelle Bathé.WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at Read More ...

A reading and book launch with poets from the Bay areaJoin us for an evening in the Wanda Coleman Theater celebrating the release of The Invasion of Pantomime, a book by Tim Xonelly composed of themes such as dream imagery and queer pride. Featured poets are writer and educator, antmen pimentel mendoza and therapist, poet and performer, Roberto F. Santiago. Read More ...

Petra Lord presents the deluxe edition of her "spectacular, mesmerizing debut” with #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu!***This limited deluxe edition is printed with one-of-a-kind etched, gold foil edges, stunning foil on the case, and a striking printed endpaper map!***"The ruthless, remarkable world you’ve been waiting for." —Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights"A twisty, Read More ...

Meet the author Christopher Jones and get a signed copy of his self-help book!Follow us on Instagram for event updates!@theopenbook_pasadena

Brunchin' with the Author is an intimate brunch experience where you can meet BIPOC authors and connect with fellow local bookworms.Brucnhin with Author: Kyra Davis LurieBrunchin' with the Author is an intimate brunch experience where you can meet BIPOC authors and connect with fellow local bookworms. Hosted by Jessica, founder/host of Literature Noir.This event will allow you to ask questions Read More ...

Barnes & Noble The Grove welcomes Vivian Tu to take photos to celebrate WELL ENDOWED on February 9th at 7:00 PM!Join Barnes & Noble - The Grove at Farmers Market on February 9th, 2026, at 7:00 pm as we welcome businesswoman, content creator, and New York Times bestselling author Vivian Tu to sign copies of her latest release, Well Endowed: Read More ...

National Book Award winner & former Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Robin Coste Lewis visits Occidental College for poetry and conversation.Join us at Occidental College's historic Thorne Hall for Oxy Live! on Tuesday, February 10th, with famed National Book Award winner and former Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Robin Coste Lewis. The evening will include poetry and thought-provoking conversation with Read More ...