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A night of poetry and art that confronts, resists silence, and reimagines the world.
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Debut novelist Hafeez Lakhani presents his new book, Abundance, a wry take on the American Dream. Join us at Village Well Books & Coffee for a converation with author Hafeez Lakhani as he presents his debut novel Abundance, which follows two generations of a Muslim Indian family grapple with what parts of life we control and what we must humbly Read More ...
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Derrick Brown, Brendan Constantine, Aman K. Batra, and Micah Bournes read from their new collections in The Wanda Coleman Theater L.A. based poets Derrick C. Brown (Los Feliz Poet Laureate), Brendan Constantine, Aman K. Batra, and Micah Bournes read from their new collections in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Derrick C. Brown's new collection A Little Grief Break (Write Bloody Publishing) Read More ... |
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Get a sneak peek of the festival and celebrate the launch of LARB Quarterly, Issue no. 49: Traffic. Join us on Friday, June 5 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m, for an intimate preview of the amazing presses and literary organizations, food, drinks, and music.
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Novelist Emily St James debuts the paperback release of her acclaimed novel about identity, womanhood, and rural America. Join local author and screenwriter Emily St. James for the paperback launch of her debut novel Woodworking. From beloved media critic and television writer Emily St. James, Woodworking is the "charming" (Vox) and "dazzling" (Vogue) story of a trans high school teacher Read More ... |
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LITLIT is a free two-day festival celebrating West Coast literary culture and independent presses and magazines.
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This anniversary volume marking thirty years of Villa Aurora gathers voices from across all epoches
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The LAST BOOKSTORE Studio City welcomes comedian Bobby Lee as he discusses his debut graphic novel "Deadweight" with Matthew Medney! Bobby Lee visits The LAST BOOKSTORE Studio City to discuss his debut graphic novel Deadweight! From the twisted minds of Bobby Lee, Matthew Medney, Steve Orlando, and GUNGNIR, DEADWEIGHT is a blood-soaked, nut-cracking, soul-reclaiming battle royale that mashes Bruce Lee, Read More ...
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Blackout poetry is a form of found or erasure poetry, where a writer blacks out words from an existing text to create a new poem Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates. @theopenbook_pasadena
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Desiree Zamorano celebrates the launch of Amarisa's Cooking Pot: Tales of Life in All Its Wonders (University of Nevada Press) at Octavia's Bookshelf in Pasadena. She is joined by writing-group members Bonnie S. Kaplan, Daria Topousis, and Lisa Cheby. Amarisa's Cooking Pot is BookSwell's July Read Local SoCal pick. |
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The messy nights, the overthinking, the “I’m fine” when you’re not — live and unfiltered. Join Elli Rose Cikovic at The Last Bookstore (Studio City) for the first live reading of The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic — a brutally honest, darkly funny look at addiction, dating, identity, and trying to survive your twenties. This isn’t a polished, perfect version Read More ...
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Poets explore the devastation of the California wildfires and seek hope through solidarity. Join us for a reading from the contributors to Catching Fire: The Los Angeles Wildfires, a collection of poetry exploring the devastation of our recent fires and our resilience in recovery. About the book: Fueled by dry conditions and relentless Santa Ana winds rushing over the landscape Read More ... |
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Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Shameless' by author Terrell J.A. Winder in conversation with Darryl Stephens WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Shameless: The Making of Black Gay Identities in LA' by author Terrell J.A. Winder in conversation with Darryl Stephens. WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm. WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Read More ...
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A conversation celebrating Desiree Zamorano's Amarisa's Cooking Pot (University of Nevada Press), with University of Nevada Press authors Lisa Alvarez and Tisha Reichle-Aguilera, at Bel Canto Books' KUBO location in Long Beach. Amarisa's Cooking Pot is BookSwell's July Read Local SoCal pick. |
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Jeanne Carstensen and Michael Scott Moore discuss Europe's ongoing refugee crisis and their work as investigative journalists. Join award-winning journalist Jeanne Carstensen for a conversation with journalist and author Michael Scott Moore to celebrate the paperback release of A Greek Tragedy. The book reconstructs a single, devastating day during the 2015 refugee crisis, when an overcrowded boat capsized off the Read More ...
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A bi-monthly variety show all based on one book: This month's book: Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen. You don't have to read the book, but it'll be funnier if you do! Please RSVP if you are interested in coming! Donations accepted at the door as well! Mention the show for 20% off the title at The Last Bookstore - Read More ... |
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In this spellbinding fantasy debut set in a future where language magic reigns, a young Hawaiian woman must solve a murder to clear her name. Kea Petrova is dealing with more than her fair share of trouble. At just twenty-five years old, she's the youngest of five Hawaiian clan leaders living on the Homestead in outer Los Angeles. Nearly 200 Read More ... |
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Book Launch for "Rogue Astronaut" (University of Arizona Press) featuring Mitchell Jacobs and featured guests Join us for the book launch of Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs. The author will be joined by Darren Donate, Maxwell Suzuki, and Jorrell Watkins for a poetry reading in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Reception & book signings to follow. Finalist for the 2026 Miller Read More ...
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An Evening with Laverne Cox discussing her memoir, "Transcendent"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 the event, where you Read More ... |
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Live poetry readings featuring local queer + trans poets! We're baaack! Cuties Los Angeles presents Readings at Sunset! Readings at Sunset is our live poetry event at LA LGBT Center hosted by Adrianne D. Embry. "Readings" features a lineup of local LGBTQ+ poets sharing pieces about a selected theme. This month the theme is PRIDE, of course! If you'd like Read More ... |
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In person author event at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 90403! About the book: In this lush, slow-burning romance, two childhood neighbors, connected by a shared tragedy, unexpectedly reunite to ghostwrite a love story for a reclusive author. Spending the summer at her secluded Hamptons estate, they soon discover that dozens of classic romance tropes, including the ones Read More ... |
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Eddie Huang in conversation with Ottessa Moshfegh discussing his novel, Come UndonePlease 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 the Read More ... |
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2nd Annual Black & Queer Poetry Slam: Soft Rage! Poetry, DJ, Open cypher & food included. 21+. Feel deeply. Speak freely. Happy Juneteenth. Black & Queer Poetry Slam: Soft Rage! Juneteenth. Poetry, DJ, open cypher, food included. 21+ | 5 - 9PM Additional details to be announced....
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Panel discussion featuring Dalila Caryn, K.C. Cordell, & Brittany Johnson, plus happy hour specials, a pop-up bookshop, giveaways, and games Join us on Juneteenth for a Black Authors in Fantasy & Sci Fi panel featuring Dalila Caryn, Battle for the Sky, K.C. Cordell, So You Survived the End of the World, and Brittany Johnson, Deadly Ever After, moderated by Renee Read More ...
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A Reading celebrating Audrey Shipp's debut poetry collection and Danielle P. William's Chamorrita Song Join us on Juneteenth for a double book launch celebrating Audrey Shipp's new collection Poetry /Poes´ía/ Poésie in AfroDiaspora and Danielle P. Williams's Chamorrita Song. In this stunning collection, writer Audrey Shipp resucitates the poems of her poetic voice, Adriana––a young poet who resists the alienation Read More ... |
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Meet N.T. McQueen & Eric Weintraub with a presentation followed by a Q&A Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena
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Discussing: Love Light Farms by B.K Borison Follow us on Instagram for store and event updates! @theopenbook_pasadena |
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A bi-monthly book club where we read and discuss books inspired by historic events from different and less exposed cultural perspectives. Reading Through History! is a bi-monthly book club where we read and discuss books inspired by historic events from different and less exposed cultural perspectives. For our June 21st session, we’re reading Natalie Haynes’s “A Thousand Ships,” a women's Read More ... |
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Danny McBride in conversation with Walton Goggins, discussing his collection of stories, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories. An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride—the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. Danny McBride is the writer, producer, and star of the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and Read More ... |
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Join CLI for our annual Beach City Writers Conference, June 26–28—three unforgettable days of writing, community, & celebration! Please read this message in its entirety. After purchasing your ticket, you will receive a detailed email with all locations, parking information, and event times. Friday We will kick off the conference at the Dockweiler Youth Center, where students from CLI chapters Read More ...
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Discussing: This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena
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Told entirely in rhyme, an ensemble of 10 actors will bring 24 characters to life in this staged reading The Sun Has Fallen is an epic poem and Tyler Neufeld's authorial debut. It follows a fateful tale of magic, ghosts, children, second chances, and a battle between good and evil across an abstracted chessboard fantasy map. Told entirely in rhyme, Read More ... |
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Join us online for the fun Meet and Greet Book Launch of A Portal Weaver's Journey—chat with the author! Join us at Arhaus, located at The Grove (Fairfax & 3rd), for an intimate Meet & Greet celebrating the release of A Portal Weaver’s Journey: Mae’s Awakening (Book 1) by Loni Menendez. This curated event is designed for supporters and readers Read More ...
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Get a copy of their new book: Krackle's Last Movie Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena |
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This is a Rep Club Book Club. We read Black books and talk about them. Wanna read more in 2026 and need some accountability partners at your favorite bookstore? We got you. We also got a community of readers who would love to meet you. Join us! Let's read more! WHO & WHAT: Rep Club and YOU! Join us monthly Read More ...
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Meet C.A. River and get a signed copy of her book: Sea of Waking Dreams Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena
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Desiree Zamorano reads from Amarisa's Cooking Pot (University of Nevada Press) with fellow University of Nevada Press authors Daniel Olivas and Tisha Reichle-Aguilera at The Book Jewel in Westchester. Amarisa's Cooking Pot is BookSwell's July Read Local SoCal pick.
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Our Condensed Book Club makes books clubs easier! Come ready to read and discuss a great short story. No prior reading required. Book clubs can be intimidating, especially when you haven't finished the book. That's why we've created a Condensed Book Club, where we read short stories together, and discuss. No prior reading required. All you have to do is Read More ... |
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Virtual livestream event (watch July 2 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET, plus video-on-demand for five days). Danny McBride in conversation with Walton Goggins, discussing his collection of stories, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories. An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride—the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. Danny McBride Read More ...
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Contributors from the new poetry anthology Made from Midnight: Delirium read and discuss their work. Join us from the launch of Made from Midnight: Delirium, a new anthology from Poets in the Pines! Anthology editor and Poets in the Pines co-founder Anne Ramallo and local contributors Daniel Gonzales, Andy Huy Le and Christina Connorton unite for a book launch celebration Read More ... |
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