Alice Waters discussing her cook book, "A School Lunch Revolution: A Cookbook" Please note: -- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored. -- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable. -- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event. -- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on Read More ...

Padma Lakshmi discussing her book, "Padma's All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond: A Cookbook"Please note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration Read More ...

A chill hangout where you can read, socialize, make new friends, & enjoy a chill dinner/snack/non-alcoholic drink. An evening well spent.

Heading into the winter season, we explore dark themes in fiction to shed light on humanity’s capacity for grace and terrible crimes.Writers of mystery and crime fiction walk a tightrope between revelation and revulsion. They crack open the facades of families, cities, and histories to expose what festers underneath. Whether through the sly charm of a cozy, the razor edge Read More ...

Googoosh in conversation with Nazanin Boniadi discussing her memoir, "Googoosh: A Sinful Voice."Please note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- 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 Read More ...

Signed books make great gifts. Join us for wine and cheese, and hummus and the holiday spirit!Stories. Ideas. Conversation. Community. A series of on-stage conversations featuring writers, actors, musicians, humorists, artists, chefs, scientists and thought leaders in business.Yes, it’s that time of year: The LiveTalks Los Angeles Holiday Signed Books Pop Up Store.We know you love & appreciate that signed Read More ...

Ruthie Rogers & Ed Ruscha with Laurene Powell Jobs discussing their book, "Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art"Please note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be Read More ...

Signed books make great gifts. Join us for wine and cheese, and hummus and the holiday spirit!Stories. Ideas. Conversation. Community. A series of on-stage conversations featuring writers, actors, musicians, humorists, artists, chefs, scientists and thought leaders in business.Yes, it’s that time of year: The LiveTalks Los Angeles Holiday Signed Books Pop Up Store.We know you love & appreciate that signed Read More ...

FREE EVENT! Must RSVP due to limited slots. Event is at the Circus of Books EAST - 8230 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046Join us for a BOOK SIGNING & MEET-N-GREET with Chris Salvatore as we celebrate the release of his newest coffee table book "ISLAND BOY" shot by Lester Villarama in Kauai, Hawaii. This is a FREE EVENT. Read More ...

Meet & Greet with L.V. Hernandez along with a presentation about their book. Pick up themed book merch and more!Follow us on Instgram for event updates & more!@theopenbook_pasadena

Palabras Literary Salon celebrates BIPOC poets + writers for intercultural community building.Come enjoy an afternoon with Palabras Literary Salon, a BIPOC-centered literary community event with host Jen Cheng in Chinatown Los Angeles.Our January edition features Danielle P. Williams to celebrate her new poetry book from Arizona Press, CHAMORRITA SONG, and other writing. Our event has a guest readers circle, a Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Forever For The Culture' by author Steven Underwood in conversation with Tré MelvinWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on Forever For The Culture: Notes from the New Black Digital Arts Renaissance with author Steven Underwood & moderator Tré MelvinWHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'I Identify As Blind' by author and artist Lachi in conversation with Nic Novicki.WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on I Identify as Blind with author Lachi & moderator Nic Novicki.WHEN: Doors at 2:30pm, event promptly at 3pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016HOW:TICKET w/ BOOK: Read More ...

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 ...

Grab a seat and chat with Lauren Okie about her latest book and writing journey!A Seat with the Author: Lauren OkieA Seat with the Author is a new, intimate author series presented by Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library (HBFoL) in partnership with Made By Inch.For our first event of 2026, cozy up on Made By Inch’s couches for a Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'The Body' by author Bethany C. Morrow in conversation with Tananarive DueWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on The Body with author Bethany C. Morrow & moderator Tananarive Due.WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016HOW:TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a signing and meet + greet with for 'The Balancing Act' by NYT-Bestselling author Nedra Glover TawwabWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a signing and meet + greet celebrating 'The Balancing Act' by NYT-Bestselling author Nedra Glover TawwabWHEN: Doors at 12:00pm - 2pmWHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016HOW:TICKET w/ BOOK: Read More ...

Meet Emilia Mondragon, get a signed copy of their Fantasy novel and get a sneak peak at their new sequel!follow us on Instagram for event updates!@theopenbook_pasadena

Join us for an evening with Al Ridenour, exploring the Fools, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World Carnival!Fools, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World CARNIVAL Book Talk with Author Al Ridenour, Video, Folklore, History & More!AUDITORIUMJoin us for an evening with Al Ridenour, exploring the Fools, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World Carnival!Familiar to PRS audiences as Read More ...

What happens when writers dare to expose family secrets through stories and memoir?What happens when writers dare to expose their family secrets through stories and memoir?To write is an act of exploration, revelation, and reckoning with the consequences of silence and speaking up. The first event in the WeHo Reads 2026 series brings together four acclaimed writers whose work dares Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Mainline Mama' by author Keeonna Harris in conversation with Myriam GurbaWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on Mainline Mama with author Keoeonna Harris & moderator Myriam Gurba.WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016HOW:TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a Read More ...

Join Campo de Cahuenga Museum for a love poetry workshop led by award-winning poet and professor, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo.In this one-hour writing lab, we will explore love poems from the 20th and 21st century and use them as jumping off points for our own poems of romantic and sensual love. With a focus on the “you,” we will get down to, Read More ...

A roundtable discussion and book signing hosted by USA Today Best-Selling author Aaron Philip Clark and friends!Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable literary experience hosted by USA Today Best-Selling Author Aaron Philip Clark. Building Legacies: Black Excellence In Crime Fiction brings together some of today’s most compelling voices in crime and thriller for an afternoon of insight, inspiration, and Read More ...

Impound Comics Booking Signing & Pop Up at The Comic DenImpound Comics Booking Signing & Pop Up at The Comic DenImpound Issue #6 (Newest Book in our Indie Universe) Is being released!COVER BY: Denys Cowan - Co Creator of Static Shock & Milestone Comics= Along with all the other characters and stories =Come by @ The Comic Den4912 W Slauson Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a reading and healing experience with the author of Dear Cycle Breaker, Dusah Wiseman.WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a reading and healing experience on Dear Cycle Breaker: Wisdom and Practical Magic for Reclaiming the Wild Divine Feminine with author Dusah WisemanMore than a workshop, an activation. Guidance for navigating the path between where you Read More ...

Presented by ALOUD and the ACLU of Southern California.Tuesday, February 24 at 7pmFear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White RageHeather Ann Thompsonin conversation with Summer LaceyIn partnership with ACLU of Southern CaliforniaPulitzer Prize-winning historian Heather Ann Thompson is joined by ACLU of Southern California’s criminal justice director Summer Lacey to chat about Read More ...

Meet the author Trivia Thomas and get a signed copy of her amazing book!. Trivia will be hosting a reading followed by a Q&AFollow us on Instagram for event updates!@theopenbook_pasadena

Join Malik Books for a powerful evening with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award–winning historian and New York Times bestseller.Malik Books proudly presents an evening with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award–winning historian and New York Times bestselling author, for a compelling Book Talk celebrating his powerful new book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age.In Read More ...

Join Rep Club at the California African-American Museum for the L.A. launch of 'KIN' by NYT-Bestselling author Tayari Jones.WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club at CAAM for the L.A. launch of 'KIN' by NYT-Bestselling author Tayari Jones.WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm.WHERE: California African-American Museum, 600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037HOW:FREE RSVP (No Book Included): This Free Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'The Edge of Space-Time' by author Chanda Prescod-Weinstein in conversation with Traci ThomasWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and The Cosmic Dream Boogie with author Chanda Prescod-Weinstein & moderator Traci Thomas.WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Read More ...

Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'When Home Is A Photograph' by author Leigh Raiford in conversation with Essence HardenWHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on When Home Is A Photograph: Blackness and Belonging In The World with author Leigh Raiford in conversation with Essence Harden.WHEN: Doors at 2:30pm, event promptly at 3pm.WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 Read More ...