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An Evening with Richard Powers discussing the writing life and his new novel, "Playground." Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable. -- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored. -- 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 the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre. ---------------------------------------------------------- Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00pm *Virtual event airs on Oct 28 at 6pm PT/9pm ET   An Evening with Richard Powers discussing the writing life and his new novel, Playground.   TICKETS: $50 Reserved Section Seat + book with signed book plate $25 General Admisison ticket Additional books available for purchase at event Face masks recommended The virtual version of this event airs on Oct 28, 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 venue   A magisterial new novel from the Pulitzer Read More ...

Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Signing with Author Jocelyn Chung!Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Signing with Author Jocelyn Chung!Date: October 24Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: The Shops at Santa Anita on The Promenade by Hai Di LaoCelebrate the joy of family and the power of love at this enchanting event! Join us as Jocelyn Chung, author of the heartwarming debut picture book *When Love Is More Than Words,* brings her beautiful story to life with a live reading. Perfect for children and families, this event will also feature arts and crafts activities that kids are sure to enjoy.When Love Is More Than Words tells the touching story of a young girl who experiences love through the many ways her family cares for her—from sharing meals to spending time together. The book’s lyrical narrative and vibrant illustrations highlight how love can be expressed without words.After the reading, stick around to purchase her book and get it signed by Jocelyn Chung herself. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the author and take home a signed copy of this meaningful story. Don’t miss this chance to share a magical morning of storytelling, creativity, and love with Read More ...

In person author event with Karen Tang and Amy Epstein at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 90403!Zibby's Bookshop is thrilled to host Dr. Karen Tang to celebrate her book IT'S NOT HYSTERIA! Karen will be joined by Amy Epstein, President and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation! About the book:An inclusive and essential new resource for reproductive health―including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing―from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen TangDid you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic issues in their lifetime? Yet these conditions are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. The root causes for these issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMDD, or pelvic floor dysfunction, don’t receive the stream of funding for research and new treatments that other conditions do, despite affecting up to half the population.Dr. Karen Tang is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare. It’s Not Hysteria is a comprehensive guide to common conditions and potential treatment options, with practical tools such as symptom prompts and sample questions for your provider, to equip readers to take control Read More ...

The fourth installment of Skulls and Stairs at Beyond Baroque. Featuring poets reading at the staircase.Beyond Baroque presents Skulls & Stairs a reading series showcasing poets beyond text dwelling on the goth and the illuminating void. This Halloween special features performances in the staircase by poets Adam Stutz, celebrating two new books out from Whit Stag Press, Sham Tapestry & COMPUNCTIONS + THEFTS; Beyond Baroque bookstore favorite and former Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate, Genesis Perez, and wicked BB intern, USC-undergrad Nicholas Wilder Forman. The evening will feature a synthful set of archestral anarchy by The Martian Sunset keyboardist Ryan Madariaga, aka Celestial Cyclops. Dress up in your favorite spooky ghoul or dead author. All customes encouraged!doors open: 7:00 pm, readings: 7:30 pmAbout the authorsAdam Stutz is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Broken Lens Journal, co-host of the Broken Lens Podcast, and a neurodivergent poet. He is the author of Transcript (Cooper Dillon Books, 2017), The Scales (White Stag Publishing, 2018), The Sham Tapestry (White Stag Publishing, 2024), and Compunctions + Thefts (White Stag Publishing, 2024). His work has appeared in various print and online publications including The Equalizer: Second Series, A Sharp Piece of Awesome, Prelude, Be About It, Read More ...

A magical event celebrating Sheri Fink's newest book, MAGENTA. First 35 families to RSVP get a FREE copy of Magenta ($25 value!)Join us at Bowers Museum for a magical event celebrating Sheri Fink's newest book, MAGENTA. First 35 families to RSVP get a FREE copy of Magenta courtesy of the museum ($25 value!) and FREE admission.This event also celebrates the opening of the museum's brand new Fantasy Art exhibit -- a breathtaking, inspiring experience that's fun for the whole family. Following the storytime from 10:30 am-11:00 am, there will be fun art activities for kids of all ages and you'll have the opportunity to have your book signed and personalized by the author. If you aren't able to get one of the complimentary copies, Sheri will have Magenta as well as her other books available for sale.Sheri is a #1 best-selling, award-winning author of 17 books, and is best known for her "Little Series" which includes The Little Rose, The Little Unicorn, The Little Monster, and more. She is the founder of the children's publishing brand WHIMSICAL WORLD with her husband and fellow children's author, Derek Taylor Kent. Their mission is to inspire, delight and educate children of all ages Read More ...

Carlos A Sanchez, Professor of Philosophy at San Jose State University joins us to discuss his new book, Blooming in the RuinsOct 26 – The Reading Group on Mexican Philosophy presents a conversation with Carlos Alberto Sanchez – 3 pmCarlos A Sanchez, Professor of Philosophy at San Jose State University joins us to discuss his new book, Blooming in the Ruins: How Mexican Philosophy Can Guide Us toward the Good Life. When we think of philosophy that can guide us in our everyday lives, we are more likely to think of Ancient Greece or Rome than we are 20th-century Mexico. But Mexican philosophy, which came into focus in the last century, following the Mexican Revolution, is a rich and wide-ranging tradition with much to offer readers today. Emerging in defiance of the Western philosophy bound up with colonial power―it boasts a range of powerful ideas and advice for modern-day life.Here’s a PDF to share.Want more information? Contact us at library@librosschmibros.org or 323-604-9991.This is a FREE event. Donations are always welcome!

A conversation on identity, colorism, mental health, family, and ancestral history to celebrate the release of My Soul Told On Me.Join us at Village Well for an intimate book signing and Q&A celebrating the powerful release of Chántelle Adanna Agbro's My Soul Told On Me. This thought-provoking book delves into the complex themes of colorism, breaking generational curses, and the journey of self-identity, self-love, and confronting self-hate. Engage in a candid conversation with the author as they share personal insights and reflections on these critical issues.About the participants:Chántelle Adanna Agbro is a Nigerian-American millennial Literary Artist, International Award Winning Self-Published Author, Speaker & Educator. Originally from Maryland, she self-published her first memoir at 23, titled, My Soul Told On Me. Since then, she’s self-published 2 other literary pieces. Her work is deeply rooted in emphasizing the importance of emotional and mental health for black women throughout the entire diaspora.Letia Solomon is an award-winning filmmaker and former Chemical engineer based in Los Angeles. She made her television directorial debut on Season 7 of ABC/Shondaland’s Station 19. She’s a fellow of the 2024 Disney CTDI Directing Program, Ryan Murphy’s HALF Initiative Program, and Netflix's 2023 Episodic Directors on the Rise Masterclass with Read More ...

An Afternoon with Ta-Nehisi Coates discussing his book, "The Message."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, October `27, 2024, 4pm*Virtual event airs on November 1 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Ta-Nehisi Coatesdiscussing his book, The MessageTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + copy of the book$75 Two General Admisison tickets + ONE copy of the bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs onNovember 1, 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 signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Between the World and Me journeys to three resonant sites of conflict to explore how the stories we tell—and the ones we don’t—shape our Read More ...

Chevalier's community reads program One Book One Block presents Danzy Senna at the Ebell of Los Angeles.One Book, One Block is a quarterly community reads program that encourages conversation and connection through shared reading experiences on Larchmont Blvd!Join Chevalier's Books for our first One Book, One Block Community Reads program! Read Colored Television by Danzy Senna in the month of October, then join the author for a discussion of the book on October 28 at 7 pm at the Ebell of Los Angeles.Admission is free with the purchase of Colored Television from Chevalier's Books, or via the ticket below (your book can then be picked up in store or at the event). Aditional admissions are $10.ABOUT THE BOOKA brilliant take on love and ambition, failure and reinvention, and the racial-identity-industrial complex from the bestselling author of CaucasiaJane has high hopes that her life is about to turn around. After a long, precarious stretch bouncing among sketchy rentals and sublets, she and her family are living in luxury for a year, house-sitting in the hills above Los Angeles. The gig magically coincides with Jane’s sabbatical, giving her the time and space she needs to finish her second novel—a centuries-spanning epic her Read More ...

Bethany Joy Lenz  discussing her memoir, "Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.-----------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, October 28, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 2 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Bethany Joy Lenzdiscussing her memoir, Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)TICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$75 Two General Admisison tickets + one.sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on September 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 signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueA deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by Read More ...

Join us on Tuesday, Oct 29th to celebrate the launch of Solis by Paola Mendoza.WHO + WHAT: An IRL EVENT with author, film director, activist, and artist, Paola Mendoza, as we discuss her debut novel, Solis. Paola will be joined in conversation with Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project, Chase Strangio.WHEN: Doors at 6pm, event starts at 7pm.WHERE: Democracy Center at the Japanese American Museum (100 North Central Ave, LA, CA 90012)HOW:• IRL TICKET RSVP W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a book copy available for pick up at the event.• FREE *RSVP*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attendSIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!DirectionsBy CarFrom the 101 Freeway (US-101) Southbound: Take exit 2B for Los Angeles St south 0.1 miles to E 1st St. Make a left on E 1st St. JANM is on your left .3 miles.From the 101 Freeway (US-101) Northbound: Take exit 2B toward Alameda St/Union Station. Left at Alameda St. JANM is Read More ...

New York Times and worldwide bestselling author of Call Me by Your Name, André Aciman comes to the ALOUD stage for the first time...Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00PMRoman Year: A MemoirAndré AcimanIn conversation with David UlinNew York Times and worldwide bestselling author of Call Me by Your Name, André Aciman comes to the ALOUD stage for the first time. Aciman will discuss his new book Roman Year with editor, book critic, and novelist David Ulin.Roman Year is a deeply romantic coming-of-age memoir of Aciman’s time in Rome while on the cusp of adulthood, after his family is expelled from Egypt.