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SUMMARY:Fools\, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World CARNIVAL Book Talk with Author
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Al Ridenour\, exploring the Fools\, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World Carnival!\n\n\nFools\, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World CARNIVAL Book Talk with Author Al Ridenour\, Video\, Folklore\, History & More!AUDITORIUM \nJoin us for an evening with Al Ridenour\, exploring the Fools\, Monsters & Marvels of the Old World Carnival! \nFamiliar to PRS audiences as the presenter of our annual “Krampus Nights\,” author Al Ridenour turns his attention to European folk-festivals of the Carnival season\, some of which begin immediately after Christmas. \n \nBased on his book\, A Season of Madness: Fools\, Monsters\, and Marvels of the Old-World Carnival (Feral House\, 2025)\, Ridenour’s lively and immersive presentation employs slides\, video\, props\, and walk-ons by costumed guests to illustrate a history reaching back to 4th-century Rome and widespread from Sardinia to Bulgaria. \n \nA Season of Madness focuses primarily on old (yet still extant) Carnival traditions echoing the customs of village life\, medieval Christianity\, and paganism. Much of this revolves around the activities of costumed groups visiting homes or interacting with spectators in public spaces. Their behavior is often chaotic or intimidating and their appearance bizarre\, even monstrous\, yet contact with them is said to bring luck and fertility. \n \nOften costumed in shaggy sheepskins or horned masks\, and almost always wearing bells\, these figures invite comparison to the Krampus. First encountering them while researching The Krampus and the Old\, Dark Christmas (Feral House 2016)\, Ridenour was intrigued and began studying the historical intertwining of the traditions. \n \nTonight’s presentation will explore those connections and provide an overview of the regional celebrations detailed in A Season of Madness\, a volume described by Dr. Paul Koudounaris (Empire of Death\, Heavenly Bodies\, Faithful unto Death) as “sumptuously illustrated and written with clarity\, eloquence\, and wry humor.” \n \nTickets $16 \n(in-person event\, in the Audtorium) \nPlease email events@prs.org or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCONTENT DISCLAIMER \nThe views\, opinions\, and thoughts expressed within exhibited works are solely those of their creators and may not represent those of the Philosophical Research Society (PRS)\, its affiliates\, or any individuals associated with PRS. Screenings are intended for educational and entertainment purposes. \n \nACCESSIBILITY \nPRS wants all guests to be able to enjoy our events safely and comfortably. If you require any accessibility accommodation\, please reach out to events@prs.org before showtime and we will be happy to assist you. \n \nREFUND POLICIES \nAll sales are final. There are no refunds for PRS events \, except in the event of a medical emergency\, including but not limited to a positive COVID-19 test. Ticket exchanges may be granted on a case by case basis\, pending circumstances. \nIn the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely\, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event. \n \nPARKING \nLimited parking is available onsite at PRS in both the front lot (entry from Los Feliz Blvd. when heading east) and back lot (entry from first alley way\, off Griffith Park Blvd. from intersection with Los Feliz Blvd.)\, as well as street parking on Griffith Park Blvd. and (after 7 PM) on Los Feliz Blvd. We encourage attendees to consider carpooling\, walking or biking to events if possible\, and please be considerate of our Los Feliz neighbors when parking. \n \nPRS EVENT POLICIES \n\nWe reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.\nEvents are subject to change without notice\, including guest speakers and/or performers.\nWe encourage you to arrive at least 30 min. before the scheduled event start time to find parking\, enjoy the Bookstore and take your seats.\nPlease turn off all mobile devices before the show. Talking and texting are not allowed during the events.\nNo filming\, audio recording or mobile phone recording of events\, screenings\, concerts or other programs by audience members is allowed without permission.\nThere is no smoking permitted on PRS grounds.\nWe strongly encourage guests to wear masks to PRS events to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.\nPRS allows Service Animals into the facility under ADA and state guidelines. For further details please visit www.ADA.gov. No animals permitted whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support\, under ADA guidelines and CA Health Code.\nPlease do not bring outside food or drink into PRS events.\nWeapons are strictly prohibited at PRS events.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/fools-monsters-marvels-of-the-old-world-carnival-book-talk-with-author/
LOCATION:Philosophical Research Society\, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Emilia Mondragon at The Open Book Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:Meet Emilia Mondragon\, get a signed copy of their Fantasy novel and get a sneak peak at their new sequel!\n\n\nfollow us on Instagram for event updates! \n@theopenbook_pasadena
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/meet-the-author-emilia-mondragon-at-the-open-book-pasadena/
LOCATION:300 E Colorado Blvd #161\, 300 East Colorado Boulevard\, #161\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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SUMMARY:BOOK SIGNING: The Balancing Act w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab
DESCRIPTION: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 Tawwab WHEN: Doors at 12:00pm – 2pm WHERE: Reparations Club\, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles\, CA 90016  HOW: TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a spot in the signing line and includes a signed book available for pick up at the event. PLEASE NOTE: Must purchase the book from Reparations to enter the signing lineGuests are allowed to bring up to 2 backlist titles for signingSIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can’t make it IRL but still want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!  Please email us at questions@reparations.club if you have any additional needs\, questions\, or accessibility concerns.  About the Book: FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SET BOUNDARIES\, FIND PEACE\, A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING HEALTHY DEPENDENCY—TO BRING OUR RELATIONSHIPS BACK INTO BALANCEI need some space.Why are you so distant?You want more than I can give.Every relationship in our lives – from love and close friendship to extended family and our wider social circle – is a balancing act. If we give too much\, we begin to lose ourselves. If we protect ourselves too much\, we lose the closeness we all need. Getting the balance right is how we find more connection\, authenticity\, and joy.The Balancing Act is a roadmap for finding that balance. With her signature blend of clarity and compassion\, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab sheds light on healthy dependency\, and how to achieve it. Along the way\, she unpacks buzzwords and trending topics including codependency\, attachment styles\, inner family systems\, and more – offering practical advice for recognizing our needs\, navigating conflict\, and finding more harmony with the important people in our lives.Whether you’re yearning for more trust with a spouse or partner\, more clarity with a best friend or sibling\, or more agency in how you show up in the world\, these insights will help you reevaluate\, reset\, and relate better.  NEDRA GLOVER TAWWAB is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Set Boundaries\, Find Peace and Drama Free. A licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert\, she has practiced relationship therapy for more than fifteen years. Tawwab has appeared as an expert on The Red Table Talk\, The Breakfast Club\, Good Morning America\, and CBS This Morning\, to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times\, The Guardian\, and Vice\, and she has appeared on numerous podcasts\, including Good Life Project\, Sofia with an F\, and Therapy for Black Girls. Tawwab runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices\, tools\, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As about boundaries and relationships. She lives in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, with her family.  Refund Policy: At Rep Club\, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However\, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases: Refund Eligibility: Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only. – After this deadline\, no refunds will be issued\, except under extraordinary circumstances (see “Force Majeure” below). – Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite). Non-Refundable Items: Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable\, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club). Event Cancellation or Rescheduling – If the event is canceled by the organizer\, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders\, including any fees paid. – If the event is rescheduled\, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date\, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice. No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline\, unfortunately no refund will be issued. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy\, please contact us at questions@reparations.club.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/book-signing-the-balancing-act-w-nedra-glover-tawwab/
LOCATION:Reparations Club\, 3054 South Victoria Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:BOOK EVENT: The Body w/ Bethany C. Morrow & Tananarive Due
DESCRIPTION: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 90016  HOW: TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a signed book available for pick up at the event. FREE RSVP (No Book Included): This Free RSVP DOES NOT include a copy of the book and entry is based strictly on capacity at the door. Books may be available for purchase in-store. SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can’t make it IRL but still want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!  Please email us at questions@reparations.club if you have any additional needs\, questions\, or accessibility concerns.  About the Book: THE BODY IS A PULSE-POUNDING SUPERNATURAL HORROR STORY FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR BETHANY C. MORROW\, WHERE ONE WOMAN MUST SURVIVE A SERIES OF BIZARRE AND ESCALATING ATTACKS ON HER MARRIAGE.Mavis broke from her parents’ congregation years ago\, but she still hasn’t recovered. Their impossible expectations and soul-shredding critiques have dug deep into her mind\, and she’s taunted by the knowledge that even when she’s done nothing wrong\, she’ll never be right.Now Mavis is afraid she’s about to lose the only thing she has: her husband\, Jerrod. The man she’s always known was too good to be true. No one thinks she deserves him—not even after surviving the serial cheater they wanted her to stick by—and soon they’ll all find out they were right.Mavis is already unraveling when a brush with death shows her what real fear looks like. Soon\, she’s under constant attack from all directions. As the assaults turn increasingly vicious and bizarre\, Mavis realizes that Hell isn’t reserved for the afterlife.And sinner or not\, no one is coming to save her. BETHANY C. MORROW is a national bestselling author. Her young adult novels include A Song Below Water\, A Chorus Rises\, and the Little Women remix\, So Many Beginnings\, and she is editor/contributor to the young adult anthology Take The Mic\, which won the 2020 ILA Social Justice in Literature award. Her adult novels include Mem\, Cherish Farrah\, and The Body. Her work has been featured in The LA Times\, Forbes\, Bustle\, Buzzfeed\, and more. She is included on USA Today‘s list of 100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read.  TANANARIVE DUE is an American Book Award-winning\, Essence bestselling author of sixteen books\, including the Blood Colony\, The Living Blood\, The Good House\, Joplin’s Ghost\, and Devil’s Wake. She was also a contributor to Jonathan Maberry’s middle grade anthology\, Don’t Turn Out the Lights. She has won an American Book Award\, an NAACP Image Award\, and a British Fantasy Award. She teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She lives in Atlanta\, Georgia. Visit her website TananariveDue.com.  Refund Policy: At Rep Club\, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However\, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases: Refund Eligibility: Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only. – After this deadline\, no refunds will be issued\, except under extraordinary circumstances (see “Force Majeure” below). – Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite). Non-Refundable Items: Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable\, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club). Event Cancellation or Rescheduling – If the event is canceled by the organizer\, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders\, including any fees paid. – If the event is rescheduled\, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date\, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice. No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline\, unfortunately no refund will be issued. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy\, please contact us at questions@reparations.club.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/book-event-the-body-w-bethany-c-morrow-tananarive-due/
LOCATION:Reparations Club\, 3054 South Victoria Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:A Seat with the Author: Lauren Okie
DESCRIPTION:Grab a seat and chat with Lauren Okie about her latest book and writing journey!\n\n\nA Seat with the Author: Lauren Okie\n \nA 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. \nFor our first event of 2026\, cozy up on Made By Inch’s couches for a relaxed\, conversation-style evening with Lauren Okie\, author of The Best Worst Thing. Stephanie Pao (The Fleuria) will moderate a warm\, behind-the-scenes discussion about Lauren’s writing life and the story behind the book\, followed by audience Q&A. \nWhether you’re already a fan or just discovering her work\, this is a welcoming\, in-person night to connect\, get inspired\, and enjoy great conversation…right from the couch!
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/a-seat-with-the-author-lauren-okie/
LOCATION:Made By Inch\, 321 Pier Avenue\, Hermosa Beach\, CA\, 90254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Oxy Live! with Robin Coste Lewis\, Hosted by Alexandra Grant
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner & former Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Robin Coste Lewis visits Occidental College for poetry and conversation.\n\n\nJoin 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 Oxy Live’s host\, celebrated visual artist and cultural collaborator Alexandra Grant. \nPlease join us after the conversation for a book signing hosted by Octavia’s Bookshelf\, Pasadena’s beloved independent bookstore. Copies of Robin Coste Lewis’s books will be available for purchase\, and attendees will have the opportunity to have their books personally signed by the author. \nPresented by Occidental College\, this series of conversations provides immersive\, revelatory experiences that go beyond the classroom\, fostering an environment of innovation and creativity. All conversations are open to the public at no cost\, creating a space for diverse communities to join in the conversation and explore ideas together. \n* The event will not be livestreamed. A recording of the event will be available online a few weeks after the event. \n \nMore About Robin Coste LewisBorn in Compton\, California\, Lewis’ Los Angeles poet laureateship focused on truth and reconciliation projects dealing with the city’s history. \nRobin Coste Lewis’s debut poetry collection\, Voyage of the Sable Venus (Knopf) won the National Book Award in poetry––the first time a poetry debut by an African-American had ever won the prize in the National Book Foundation’s history\, and the first time any debut had won the award since 1974. Critics called the collection “A masterpiece…” “Surpassing imagination\, maturity\, and aesthetic dazzle…” “remarkable hopefulness…in the face of what would make most rage and/or collapse…” “formally polished\, emotionally raw\, and wholly exquisite.” Voyage of the Sable Venus was also a finalist for LA Times Book Prize\, the Hurston-Wright Award\, and the California Book Award. The Paris Review\, The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, Buzz Feed\, and Entropy Magazine all named Voyage one of the best poetry collections of the year. Flavorwire named the collection one of the 10 must-read books about art. And Literary Hub named Voyage one of the “Most Important Books of the Last Twenty Years.” \nLewis’s writing has appeared in various journals and anthologies\, such as Time Magazine\, The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, The Paris Review\, Transition\, and Best American Poetry. In 2018\, MoMA commissioned both Lewis and Kevin Young to write a series of poems to accompany Robert Rauschenberg’s drawings in Thirty-Four Illustrations of Dante’s Inferno (MoMA\, 2018). Knopf published Lewis’s second collection To the Realization of Perfect Helplessness in 2022. Lewis’s latest collection is Archive of Desire. \nLewis received her BA from Hampshire College in creative writing and comparative literature; an MTS degree in Sanskrit and comparative religious literature from the Divinity School at Harvard University; an MFA in poetry at New York University; and a PhD from the University of Southern Creative Writing and Literature Program\, where she was a Provost’s Fellow in poetry and visual studies. Lewis’s current research focuses on the intersecting production histories of early African American poetry and photography\, for which she also received the Anne Friedberg Memorial Grant from USC’s Visual Studies Research Institute. \nOther fellowships and awards include those from the Cave Canem Foundation\, the Los Angeles Institute of the Humanities\, the Caldera Foundation\, the Ragdale Foundation\, the Headlands Center for the Arts\, and the Summer Literary Seminars in Kenya. Lewis was a finalist for the International War Poetry Prize\, and the National Rita Dove Prize. Lewis also received a Woman-of-the-Year award from Los Angeles County\, and in 2018\, Lewis was named an “Art-of-Change” fellow by the Ford Foundation. \nIn addition to writing essays and poetry\, Lewis creates text/art installations and regularly collaborates/contributes on projects with visual artists and filmmakers. Lewis has taught on the faculty of Wheaton College\, Hunter College\, and Hampshire College. Currently\, she teaches in NYU’s low-residency MFA in Paris\, and is a writer-in-residence at USC. \n \nMore About Alexandra Grant \nAlexandra Grant is a celebrated Los Angeles and Berlin based visual artist whose work explores text\, language\, literature\, and philosophy. She has exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and collaborated with artists across disciplines. Her practice extends beyond the studio as a cultural collaborator who supports and elevates the work of creatives and organizations across many communities. Grant is a staunch advocate of artists and particularly dedicated to supporting women and emerging artists. She is recognized for creating thoughtful spaces of dialogue and exchange\, supporting innovative projects\, and engaging audiences in conversations around creativity and cultural expression. In 2017 Grant co-founded the independent publisher X Artists’ Books to publish thoughtful\, high-quality\, artist-centered books; in 2008\, she created the grantLOVE Project to raise awareness and funds for various arts nonprofits\, and this year launched “LOVE Wine” with J Vineyards to empower women and creativity in the wine industry and the art world. A trailblazer and champion of the arts\, Grant brings her passion\, love of conversation\, and open heart to Oxy Live! \nCurated by OXY ARTS\, the College’s community-based arts hub. This event is funded through the generous support of Occidental trustee and alumna\, Lisa Coscino ’85\, the Occidental Class of ’74\, and The Antoinette and Vincent M. Dungan Lectureship Fund.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/oxy-live-with-robin-coste-lewis-hosted-by-alexandra-grant/
LOCATION:Thorne Hall\, Thorne Road\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90041\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Vivian Tu signs WELL ENDOWED at B&N The Grove
DESCRIPTION: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: The Secrets to Strategic Spending\, Building a Financial Foundation for You and Your Family\, and Creating Lasting Generational Wealth. Vivian breaks down the biggest financial decisions of your late twenties\, thirties\, and beyond—homeownership\, marriage\, family—and teaches you how to align your spending with your values\, your goals\, and the legacy you hope to leave. With the insider savvy of a former Wall Street trader and the honesty of your smartest friend\, she shows you how to make your money work harder so you can live richer in every sense. Well Endowed goes beyond the basics of personal finance to show you how to accumulate wealth and use it to benefit your most important assets: yourself and your loved ones.  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.  GUIDELINES This is a signing and photo-op event.Well Endowed will be pre-signed. The author will personalize during the meet and greet.A BN Bookseller will take photos on the customer’s phone/camera.No large bags will be permitted into the event. Please leave your bags in your vehicle.Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders. TICKETING INFORMATION A ticket PER PERSON includes: Solo Book Admission – $32.91 **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE** One pre-signed copy of Well Endowed.Admission to the line for the signing and photo-op with Vivian Tu. Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in. Stop by the help desk on the first floor to find the check-in location.  ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES Some outside queuing may be required\, so please come dressed appropriately for all weather.The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.To avoid disappointment\, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.Due to health and safety and space limitations\, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.All event guidelines are subject to change.If you have any additional questions\, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Tickets are non-transferable. Do not purchase tickets from a third party. Every person must have a ticket to enter.  REFUNDS Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before the event. If you are unable to attend the event\, Barnes & Noble – The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup. Event guidelines are subject to change.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/vivian-tu-signs-well-endowed-at-bn-the-grove/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble The Grove\, 189 The Grove Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Brunchin' with the Author with Kyra Davis Lurie
DESCRIPTION:Brunchin’ with the Author is an intimate brunch experience where you can meet BIPOC authors and connect with fellow local bookworms.\n\n\nBrucnhin with Author: Kyra Davis Lurie \nBrunchin’ 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. \nThis event will allow you to ask questions directly to the author\, create community with fellow readers\, and experience an amazing brunch at Alta Adams\, Black-owned restaurant in historic West Adams. \nFebruary\, we’re hosting bestselling author and screenwriter\, Kyra Davis Lurie\, author of The Great Mann. \nEach ticket includes: \n\nYour meal (which includes starters\, entree\, and sides + 1-2 beverages – alcoholic beverages will not be covered. This is a family style meal.\nExclusive goodie bag with the book included\n\nIf you have allergies and vegan/vegetarian\, please email info@literaturenoir.com \nAbout The Great Mann \nIn this poignant retelling of The Great Gatsby\, set amongst L.A.’s Black elite\, a young veteran finds his way post-war\, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities—and explosive tensions. \nIn 1945\, Charlie Trammell steps off a cross-country train into the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles. Lured by his cousin Marguerite’s invitation to the esteemed West Adams Heights\, Charlie is immediately captivated by the Black opulence of L.A.’s newly rechristened “Sugar Hill.” \nSettling in at a local actress’s energetic boarding house\, Charlie discovers a different way of life—one brimming with opportunity—from a promising career at a Black-owned insurance firm\, the absence of Jim Crow\, to the potential of an unforgettable romance. But nothing dazzles quite like James “Reaper” Mann. \nReaper’s extravagant parties\, attended by luminaries like Lena Horne and Hattie McDaniel\, draw Charlie in\, bringing the milieu of wealth and excess within his reach. But as Charlie’s unusual bond with Reaper deepens\, so does the tension in the neighborhood as white neighbors\, frustrated by their own dwindling fortunes\, ignite a landmark court case that threatens the community’s well-being with promises of retribution. \nTold from the unique perspective of a young man who has just returned from a grueling\, segregated war\, The Great Mann weaves a compelling narrative of wealth and class\, illuminating the complexities of Black identity and education in post-war America. \n \nAbout Kyra Davis Lurie \nKyra Davis Lurie is a New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter. She is the author of The Great Mann\, So Much For My Happy Ending\, the Sophie Katz mystery series\, the Just One Night series and the Pure Sin series. Her books have been published in nine languages across 6 continents. Her first historical fiction novel\, The Great Mann\, will be available June 10\, 2025. Kyra lives in Los Angeles with her husband where they both serve as advisors to their dog\, Potus.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/brunchin-with-the-author-with-kyra-davis-lurie/
LOCATION:Alta Adams\, 5359 West Adams Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Meet the author: Christopher Jones at The Open Book Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:Meet the author Christopher Jones and get a signed copy of his self-help book!\n\n\nFollow us on Instagram for event updates! \n@theopenbook_pasadena
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/meet-the-author-christopher-jones-at-the-open-book-pasadena/
LOCATION:300 E Colorado Blvd #161\, 300 East Colorado Boulevard\, #161\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Petra Lord\, in conversation with Marie Lu\, discusses & signs Queen of Faces
DESCRIPTION: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\, dark academia fantasy . . . I was hooked from the very first page.” —Marie Lu\, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Skyhunter This dark academia fantasy follows a desperate girl at a cutthroat magical academy who faces a choice between life and death: become an assassin for the enchanted elite or watch her decaying body draw its last breath. For fans of Leigh Bardugo\, Brandon Sanderson\, Lev Grossman\, and R.F. Kuang. Anabelle Gage is trapped in a male body\, and it’s rotting from the inside out. But Ana can’t afford to escape it\, even as the wealthiest in Caimor buy and discard expensive designer bodies without a thought. When she fails to gain admittance to the prestigious Paragon Academy—and access to the healthy new forms the school provides its students—her final hope implodes. Now without options\, Ana must use her illusion magic to try to steal a healthy chassis—before her own kills her. But Ana is caught by none other than the headmaster of Paragon Academy\, who poses a brutal ultimatum: face execution for her crime or become a mercenary at his command. Revolt brews in Caimor’s smog-choked underworld\, and the wealthy and powerful will stop at nothing to take down the rebels and the infamous dark witch at their helm\, the Black Wraith. With no choice but to accept\, Ana will steal\, fight\, and kill her way to salvation. But her survival depends on a dangerous band of renegades: an impulsive assassin\, a brooding bombmaker\, and an alluring exile who might just spell her ruin. As Ana is drawn into a tangled web of secrets\, the line between villain and hero shatters—and Ana must decide which side is worth dying for.  This is a non-ticketed event\, free RSVP event. Please note: an RSVP does not guarantee seating if we reach capacity. Please plan on arriving early. There will be an option to purchase Queen of Faces when you check out and you will receive it the evening of the event. Questions? Please email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/petra-lord-in-conversation-with-marie-lu-discusses-signs-queen-of-faces/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:L.A. Book Launch: The Invasion of Pantomime by Tim Xonnelly
DESCRIPTION: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. Reception and book signings to follow.  Doors Open: 7:00 PM I Readings 7:30 PM   Praise for The Invasion of Pantomime  “Tim Xonnelly’s voice is reassuring. No matter how much technocracy approaches\, there are poets wandering the aisles of Costco or navigating the world of online hookups. He is able to render shared experiences in an idiosyncratic\, sliced cadence of images. All is not lost. There are still poets being poets. This collection is tender and weird and utterly endearing.”  – Kirk Read\, author of How I Learned to Snap  About the authors antmen pimentel mendoza (he\, she\, they) is a writer and educator based in Oakland\, California. antmen is the author of the chapbook MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE (Nomadic Press\, 2023; reprinted by Black Lawrence Press). Their poetry has appeared in Underblong\, Split Lip Magazine\, Peach Mag and is anthologized in Best New Poets 2023. They have received support from the Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference and Kundiman and an MFA from the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. antmen is online at antmenpm.com.  Roberto F. Santiago is a Puerto Rican therapist\, poet\, performer\, and the author of Angel Park (Tincture\, 2015) and Like Sugar (Nomadic 2021). Santiago (he/they) received an MSW from UC Berkeley and MFA from Rutgers University. His debut collection\, Angel Park\, appeared on the LA Times list of 23 Essential New Books by Latino Poets and was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award. His second collection\, LIKE SUGAR is a torrent of culture\, camp\, theatricality\, and sass. Roberto lives in San Francisco\, where he works as a clinical therapist and nightlife fixture. His debut mixtape “Bu$$yCat” is streaming on all major platforms.  Tim Xonnelly grew up in Redondo Beach\, California\, with the same name as that actor who played Chet on Emergency! By 1986\, he was moderating the Beyond Baroque Wednesday Night Workshop alongside Michelle T. Clinton\, Fernando D. Castro and francEyE. He also curated the poetry series at Angel’s Gate Cultural Center at that time. Since 1991\, Tim has lived in downtown Berkeley and worked in Special Education. He’s been a contract negotiator for his SEIU and CFT locals. In 2018 he retired from paraprofessional work in the Berkeley School District. Now he volunteers\, travels\, and writes more than ever. Previous publications include the chapbooks I skip the long ones too (2004)\, A Season In Bed (1998)\, Velcro Heart (1989)\, and inclusion in the anthologies 1001 Nights: Twenty Years of Redondo Poets at Coffee Cartel and Cross Strokes: Poetry Between Los Angeles and San Francisco.  About Beyond Baroque Beyond Baroque is one of the United States’ leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public’s knowledge of poetry\, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine\, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice\, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.  Livestream: If you can’t join us in person the event will be livestreamed on Beyond Baroque’s YouTube channel at the scheduled time of the event. If you are tuning in this way\, no ticket purchase is necessary.  If you are attending in person\, ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the event\, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.  Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events\, virtual or otherwise\, if they are not respecting the space\, staff\, fellow attendees\, or performers.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/l-a-book-launch-the-invasion-of-pantomime-by-tim-xonnelly/
LOCATION:Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center\, 681 Venice Blvd\, Venice Beach\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:REP CLUB PRESENTS: Amy DuBois Barnett @ The Gathering Spot
DESCRIPTION: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 7pm. WHERE: The Gathering Spot\, 5211 W. Adams Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90016  HOW: FREE RSVP (No Book Included): This Free RSVP DOES NOT include a copy of the book and entry is based strictly on capacity at the door. Books will be available for purchase on-site. TICKET w/ BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a signed book available for pick up at the event. SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can’t make it IRL but still want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!  Please email us at questions@reparations.club if you have any additional needs\, questions\, or accessibility concerns. ABOUT THE BOOK: A MAGNIFICENT NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING\, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF A FAST-PACED\, JUICY DEBUT NOVEL THAT PEEKS BEHIND THE CURTAIN AT THE CUTTHROAT WORLD OF HIP-HOP MUSIC AND THE GLAMOROUS MAGAZINE SCENE IN THE LATE 1990S\, WRITTEN BY THE ULTIMATE INSIDERIt’s 1999\, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once thought would be her ticket to becoming a respected editor-in-chief. But after being told one too many times by her boss that “Black girls don’t sell magazines\,” she walks away to take over Sugar\, a struggling hip-hop music and lifestyle magazine with untapped potential.Thrown into an entirely new world of wealth\, decadence\, and debauchery\, Nikki has just six months to save Sugar—and her own dreams. As she pulls all-nighters at the office and parties with the era’s most influential bad boys\, Nikki must prove she has what it takes to lead. But her most dangerous challenge is evading Alonzo Griffin\, her very married\, very powerful ex-boyfriend and former boss\, who’s determined to destroy both her and Sugar. Along the way\, Nikki leans on a circle of loyal friends\, and navigates unexpected romances that force her to reckon with what—and who—she truly wants.If I Ruled the World is a smart\, utterly immersive romp through one of the most dynamic eras in pop culture history—a story of ambition\, friendship\, love\, and the journey to finding your own voice.  An award-winning media executive and author\, AMY DUBOIS BARNETT earned national acclaim as the editor in chief of Ebony\, Teen People—where she made history as the first Black woman to helm a major mainstream magazine in the US—and Honey\, as well as the deputy editor in chief of Harper’sBazaar. She has held senior leadership roles at Paramount\, Hearst\, Disney\, Time Inc.\, and several independently owned media brands. Barnett has a BA from Brown and an MFA in creative writing from Columbia. She resides in Los Angeles. If I Ruled the World is her debut novel.  A Stanford & NYU alum\, RYAN MICHELLE BATHÉ most recently led the NBC drama series THE ENDGAME and the film BOY IN THE WALL\, directed by Constance Zimmer. She previously starred in BET+’s FIRST WIVES CLUB and CBS’ ALL RISE. Along with her husband Sterling K. Brown\, Bathé writes and produces the award-winning podcast WE DON’T ALWAYS AGREE\, which discusses their relationship\, as well as everything from religion\, health and wellness\, and good manners to good music.  Refund Policy: At Rep Club\, we are committed to providing a valuable experience for all attendees. However\, we understand sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for ticket purchases: Refund Eligibility: Requests for refunds must be made no later than 14 calendar days prior to the event date via Eventbrite only. – After this deadline\, no refunds will be issued\, except under extraordinary circumstances (see “Force Majeure” below). – Refunds will only be issued to the original purchaser via the original method of payment (i.e. Eventbrite). Non-Refundable Items: Processing fees and service charges are non-refundable\, unless the event is canceled by the organizer (i.e. Rep Club). Event Cancellation or Rescheduling – If the event is canceled by the organizer\, a full refund will be issued to all ticket holders\, including any fees paid. – If the event is rescheduled\, your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date\, a refund request can be made within 7 calendar days of the rescheduling notice. No-Show Policy If you do not attend the event and have not contacted us by the refund deadline\, unfortunately no refund will be issued. Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this refund policy\, please contact us at questions@reparations.club.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/rep-club-presents-amy-dubois-barnett-the-gathering-spot/
LOCATION:The Gathering Spot LA\, 5211 West Adams Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Meet Kelly R. Nelson at The Open Book Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:Meet local author Kelly R. Nelson\, pick up a signed copy of her spicy suspenseful novel: The Devil in the Details.\n\n\nFollow us on Instagram for event updates! \n@theopenbook_pasadena
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/meet-kelly-r-nelson-at-the-open-book-pasadena/
LOCATION:300 E Colorado Blvd #161\, 300 East Colorado Boulevard\, #161\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Local Author Panel - Village Well
DESCRIPTION:Meet your local authors at the Village Well for a panel on telling stories across genres\, the business of writing books\, and more!\n\n\nLocal Author Panel at the Village Well\nJoin 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 inspired—all in person at the cozy Village Well. Whether you’re a book lover or just curious\, come hang out with fellow readers and discover new literary voices in your community!
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/local-author-panel-village-well/
LOCATION:Village Well Books & Coffee\, 9900 Culver Boulevard\, #1b\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:The Pushcart Prize Reading
DESCRIPTION: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 Kinstry. Reception and book signings to follow.  Doors Open: 7:00 PM I Readings: 7:30 PM   About the authors  Lou Mathews is the author of the novels L.A. Breakdown\, an L.A. Times Best Book\, and Shaky Town \, long-listed for 2022 Tournament-of-books\, both from Tiger Van Books. He has received two Pushcart Prizes\, A Katherine Anne Porter Prize and California Arts Commission and NEA Fellowships in Fiction. His new novel Hollywoodski\, has just received a starred review from Kirkus. His short stories have been published in ZYZZYVA\, New England Review\, Short Story\, Black Clock and more than 40- other literary magazines. He has taught in the UCLA Writer’s Program since 1989.  Tommy Moore was born in Santa Monica\, California. He works as a producer and director\, creating entertainment\, documentary\, and commercial content. In 2013\, Tommy was one of six writers selected for the PEN Emerging Voices Fellowship. His writing has been published in Akashic Books’ Noir Series: Santa Cruz Noir and in Chicago Quarterly Review. In 2026\, he won a Pushcart Prize for his short story “This Is You.”  Kim Samek is an Emmy-nominated writer who studied German Literature and creative writing at Stanford University. Her debut story collection I AM THE GHOST HERE will be published by Dial Press on February 24 and has been named a most anticipated 2026 book by Debutiful\, The Seattle Times\, and LitHub. Her fiction can be found in Guernica\, Ecotone\, Southern Humanities Review\, Gulf Coast\, Electric Literature\, North American Review\, Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Threepenny Review\, Story Magazine\, ZYZZYVA\, the Pushcart Prize Anthology\, and others\, and it has also received special mention in the Best American Short Stories. A native of Seattle\, she lives in Los Angeles.  Michael Mark is the author of Visiting Her in Queens is More Enlightening than a Month in a Monastery in Tibet which won the 2022 Rattle Chapbook Prize. Some recent poems appear in Alaska Quarterly Review\, Birmingham Poetry Review\, Copper Nickel\, New Ohio Review\, Ploughshares\, The Southern Review\, 32 Poems and The Sun. His work appears in The Best New Poets\, 2024. He received a Pushcart Prize in 2026. michaeljmark.com  Melissa McKinstry hosts quarterly poetry and jazz evenings and curates a community Poet Tree in San Diego. Her poetry appears or is forthcoming in many journals including Beloit\, Adroit\, Narrative\, and Best New Poets 2023 and 2025\, and was selected for the 2025 New Ohio Review Literary Prize and a 2026 Pushcart Prize. An Adroit Djanikian Scholar and the inaugural writer-in-residence at the Millay House Rockland\, she currently serves on the Alumni Council for Pacific University’s MFA program and the Board of the Millay House Rockland. You can also visit her at MelissaMcKinstry.com.     About Beyond Baroque Beyond Baroque is one of the United States’ leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public’s knowledge of poetry\, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine\, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice\, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.  Livestream: If you can’t join us in person the event will be livestreamed on Beyond Baroque’s YouTube channel at the scheduled time of the event. If you are tuning in this way\, no ticket purchase is necessary.  If you are attending in person\, ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the event\, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.  Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events\, virtual or otherwise\, if they are not respecting the space\, staff\, fellow attendees\, or performers.
URL:https://www.bookswell.club/event/the-pushcart-prize-reading/
LOCATION:Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center\, 681 Venice Blvd\, Venice Beach\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90291\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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