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Authors from the new anthology Extraordinary Trauma to Extraordinary Dreams share their experiences and advice.
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Bora Lee Reed presents her new novel in conversation with Tracey Gee. Join us for the launch for Bora Lee Reed's new novel, Song for Another Home! Bora will be joined by author Tracey Gee for a conversation on Korean history, family ties, and generational memory. About the participants: Bora Lee Reed was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated Read More ... |
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A Celebration of new books by Michelle Bitting and James MetzeeBeyond Baroque presents a double book launch celebrating Ruined Beauty (Walton Well Publishing) by Michelle Bitting and The Long Now (White Stag Publishing) by James Meetze. Both authors will read from their sixth poetry collections, exploring themes of grief, family, and the emotional depth of the lyric. They will be Read More ...
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Bookseller Elizabeth leads the Queer Romance book club at the Ripped Bodice.
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Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'This Is How You Love Her ' by author Traci Saulsberry in conversation with Jeanell English WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'This Is How You Love Her: A Journey To Radical Self-Love' by author Traci Saulsberry in conversation with Jeanell English. WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at Read More ...
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This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you RSVP so that we can get an accurate headcount! Join designer and author Vicki Tan and producer, writer/director Katie Cunningham as they explore one of life's most universal questions: How do we make more authentic decisions for ourselves? Inspired by Vicki's interactive book, Ask This Book a Question, Read More ...
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A night of poetry and art that confronts, resists silence, and reimagines the world. Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance Thursday August 6th Doors - 7:30pm // Show - 8:00 PM $8 For Non-Performers /// $5 To Perform For Open Mic Slot UNQUIET: A Night of Creative Resistance is a gathering for poets, artists, and anyone drawn to the kind Read More ...
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Douglas Messerli will sign and speak about his new book "My Queer Cinema," an encyclopedic work with hundreds of titillating stills that reveals how cinema has always relied on queer imagery to add excitement and to show what it might pretend doesn't exist. The first volume discusses 180 films, and begins with an examination of the first on-screen kiss, which Read More ...
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Participants from the literary journal's newest edition present their work.Join Exposition Review to celebrate the launch of Vol. XI: "PARA/SOCIAL"! Enjoy drinks and snacks, and meet the Expo editors as well as the talented contributors who will be reading selected works in several genres.For Vol. XI: “PARA/SOCIAL,” Expo invited work that traces the edges of intimacy and illusion. They looked Read More ...
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Join Rep Club for a meet + greet for 'The Cost of Healing in Silence' by author Ashley McGirt-Adair WHO & WHAT: A signing & meet and greet with Ashley McGirt-Adair, author of The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and The Call for Culturally Responsive Care. WHEN: Doors at 12:00pm - 2pm WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Read More ...
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Presentation & Book signing with actor/author Rachanee LumaynoFollow us on Instagram for event and store updates!@theopenbookpasadena
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Queer & Ally Book Club at Chevalier's Books | Monthly LGBTQ+ Community Book Discussion | Los AngelesJoin Alexia Gyorody and David Canfield, virtually or in-person, monthly on the 2nd Monday for Queer and Ally Book Club!Chevalier's Books, Los Angeles' oldest independent bookstore, is our gracious host. Please note: This event is marked "online" to highlight the Zoom option as space Read More ...
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Get a signed copy of their book; Death and Duct Tape Follow us on Instagram for store and event updates! @theopenbook_pasadena
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The following description is reproduced verbatim from the festival organizers’ own 2026 event page. Los Feliz Writers Festival 2026 is happening August 19-23, 2026, and we are so excited! The mission of this festival is to celebrate, empower, and engage writers that live, work, and play in Los Feliz! Below is the schedule and information to RSVP. Aug 19 – Read More ...
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An open-mic in West LA by women, for women. Village Well is partnering with Former Miss LA USA, philanthropist and champion of women’s voices, Kaelani Amputch-Curtis to provide a platform for female (and female-identifying) poets, musicians, storytellers, comedians, and performers. While all are welcome to attend, this is an event that aims to amplify women’s voices only. Acts are limited Read More ...
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Join Rep Club for a hair experience & discussion on 'Root Therapy' by author Felicia Leatherwood with a special appearance from Issa Rae WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for an interactive hair experience & discussion on 'Root Therapy: How To Love Your Hair (And Find Yourself)' by celebrity hairstylist & author Felicia Leatherwood with a special appearance from Issa Read More ...
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Join us as Devi S. Laskar discusses her latest novel, Midnight, at the War in converations with Simona Supekar Good to know Highlights 2 hours In person Refund Policy Refunds up to 7 days before event
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The centerpiece of the Los Feliz Writers Festival: an outdoor reading at Barnsdall Art Park launching Radically Human, a neighborhood zine featuring over 30 writers and artists.In the organizers’ words: “Bring a picnic, a blanket, and friends, and come meet under the stars at the beautiful Barnsdall Art Park and meet the local writers who live in Los Feliz as Read More ...
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Acclaimed poets read from their most recent work.Join us for a poetry reading featuring Mitchell Jacobs, author of the new book Rogue Astronaut!Joining Mitchell are poets Ashley Dailey, Bryan Byrdlong, Leila Farjami, and Savannah Manhattan.About the participants:Mitchell Jacobs is a PhD candidate at the University of Southern California, where he served as Managing Editor of Ricochet Editions. His poems have Read More ...
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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.
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Five writers of color — Laura Sermeño, Joshua-John Judah Ivory, Ten-Headed Skeleton, Jacqueline Vitela, and Jaimé Korima Rodriguez — perform their work and talk about who gets heard in literary spaces.From the organizers: “Join local Writers of Color for performances and a conversation about protecting and celebrating your authentic voice. Together, the panel will explore the ways in which POC Read More ... |
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Join Good Girl Books and Literati Events for a short story writing night! We kindly ask that you RSVP for this event. At the start of the evening, we'll reveal a writing prompt or theme to spark your imagination. You'll have time to write on-site, although you're also welcome to bring a pre-written story! Guests will then have the option Read More ...
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We're hosting a romantasy book event in LA with authors Callie Hart, Holly Black & Sarah Rees Brennan on August 26th at 7pm. The conversation will be moderated by Maude Garrett, founder of Maude's Book Club. Tickets include a $25 store credit towards purchasing pre-signed books from all three of our romantasy authors. Callie Hart: Quicksilver, Brimstone Holly Black: The Read More ... |
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Join us for the Latina In Construction Vol. II West Coast Book Launch – vibes, stories, and empowerment live!
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Join Permission To Write at Rep Club for a book-club-meets-writers-group with There's Only One Sin In Hollywood author Rasheed Newson WHO & WHAT: Join Permission To Write at Rep Club for a book-club-meets-writers-group with 'There's Only One Sin In Hollywood' author Rasheed Newson. Read Like a Writer invites participants to slow down and study how Black authors build their books Read More ...
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Join us for real talk on breastfeeding plus a chill read-along featuring Black authors celebrating Black breastfeeding! Breastfeeding Tips & Black Author Book Read Along Join us in person for a chill hangout focused on black breastfeeding. We'll share helpful breastfeeding tips with IBCLC Breanna Kuimi and dive into a book by an amazing Black author Chelsea of "Mommy are Read More ...
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Join us as we welcome author Julio Linares as he discusses his newest book, Decolonizing Money: The Promise of Abolishing the US Dollar Join us as we welcome author Julio Linares as he discusses his newest book, Decolonizing Money: The Promise of Abolishing the US Dollar, with Michael Mezzatesta.To change the world, we need a money revolution. Yet the debate Read More ...
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Join Tammie Frank for an Early Access Book Release and Signing for her new book, Transcending Through Tragedy: The Truth Behind the Silence Early Access Book Release and Signing with Tammie Frank Join Tammie Frank for an intimate and inspiring Early Access Book Release and Signing for her powerful new book, Transcending Through Tragedy: The Truth Behind the Silence. Attendees Read More ...
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Join Chloe Benjamin in-store for a discussion and signing of her upcoming novel, Under Story!The New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists returns with an intimate yet epic love story--and a sweeping odyssey of scientific discovery. Under Story invites us to consider the promise of this life, what might lie beyond it, and how far we would go for Read More ...
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A night of poetry and art that confronts, resists silence, and reimagines the world. Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance $8 For Non Performers /// $5 To Sign Up For Open Mic UNQUIET: A Night of Creative Resistance is a gathering for poets, artists, and anyone drawn to the kind of work that pushes against the world as it is. Read More ...
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Join author Julien Chameroy and a special guest for an intimate talk on Julien's new photo book. Japan teaches us to slow down, notice, and see the quiet depth in the ordinary. Join author Julien Chameroy and special guest Takahashi Atsushi (arriving directly from Japan) for an intimate talk on Julien's new photo book and the spirit of Japanese culture. Read More ...
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A book celebration for Adam O. Davis's second poetry collection Beyond Baroque presents a book launch for Adam O. Davis' award-winning second poetry collection, Pyrrhic Symphony (University of Nebraska Press, 2026) with Blas Falconer, Arthur Kayzakian, and Diana Marie Delgado in the Wanda Coleman Theater. Praise for Pyrrhic Symphony Pyrrhic Symphony is wild, whip-smart, and irreverent—a maximalist elegy for late Read More ...
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Danny Jensen walks us through the best food our city has to offer! Join us for a conversation about local cuisine! Food and travel writer Danny Jensen will walk us through the history of LA eateries both iconic and obscure. Join for an event that celebrates the best food our city has to offer! About the author: Danny Jensen is Read More ... |
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