Matthew Desmond with Michael Tubbs discussing his book, "Poverty, by America" Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:  Thursday, March, 2022, 8pm  Matthew Desmond with Michael Tubbs  discussing his book, "Poverty, by America"    TICKETS: $46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book $20 General Admission ticket Additional books available for purchase at event Face masks recommended ASL interpreter provided upon request. Free parking at the venue The Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a new and bracing argument about why it persists in America: because the rest of us benefit from it. Poverty, by America is one of the most anticipated books of 2023: It’s the latest from best-seller Matthew Desmond, who won the Pulitzer in 2017 for Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City. Over the last few years, Desmond’s spent time with dozens of people who live in poverty, while doing a deep-dive into abundant data and research. Through this work, he's uncovered a story about how our society works to keep poor people poor, while rewarding its richhest citizens. How do we become poverty abolitionists and usher in a new age of shared prosperity? Come hear Desmond speak about Read More ...

Ari Shapiro in conversation with Pamela Adlon discussing his book, "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, April 4, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on April 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAri Shapiro with Pamela Adlon "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$66 Two General Admission tickets + one signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on April 10, 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 venuePresented in association with New Roads School.Join award-winning NPR journalist Ari Shapiro for an evening of conversation about his memoir and tales from his storied broadcast career.Award-winning NPR journalist Ari Shapiro steps from behind the microphone as he visits Live Talks Los Angeles with the release of his first book, The Best Strangers in the World. On a quest to help people listen to one another, and to find Read More ...

Matthew Desmond with Michael Tubbs discussing his book, "Poverty, by America"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, April 6, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTMatthew Desmond with Michael Tubbs discussing his book, "Poverty, by America"TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of "Poverty, by America"Complimentary to watchBooks ship one week after the event.The Pulitzer Prize–winning, bestselling author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a new and bracing argument about why it persists in America: because the rest of us benefit from it.Poverty, by America is one of the most anticipated books of 2023: It’s the latest from best-seller Matthew Desmond, who won the Pulitzer in 2017 for Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City. Over the last few years, Desmond’s spent time with dozens of people who live in poverty, while doing a deep-dive into abundant data and research. Through this work, he's uncovered a story about how our society works to keep poor people poor, while rewarding its richhest citizens.How do we become poverty abolitionists and usher in a new age of shared prosperity? Come hear Desmond speak about new ways of thinking about a morally urgent Read More ...

Ari Shapiro in conversation with Pamela Adlon discussing his book, "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, April 10, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTAri Shapiro with Pamela Adlon "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening"TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru April 15 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.Join award-winning NPR journalist Ari Shapiro for an evening of conversation about his memoir and tales from his storied broadcast career.Award-winning NPR journalist Ari Shapiro steps from behind the microphone as he visits Live Talks Los Angeles with the release of his first book, The Best Strangers in the World. On a quest to help people listen to one another, and to find connection and commonality with people outside our self-reinforcing bubbles, Shapiro reveals the stories behind heartwarming, heartbreaking and poignant narratives in this compelling memoir.Long-time broadcaster Ari Shapiro has reported for NPR from above the Artic Circle and aboard Air Force One, covering wars and files stories from dozens Read More ...

Susanna Hoffs with Susan Orlean discussing her novel, "This Bird Has Flown."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, April 10, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on April 16 at 3pm PT/6pm ETSusanna Hoffs with Susan Orlean discussing her debut novel, "This Bird Has Flown."TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$66 Two General Admission tickets + one signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on April 16, 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 book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venuePresented in association with New Roads School.A delightfully funny and steamy novel about music, fate, redemption, and love, from a beloved songwriter and the co-founder of The Bangles.The fabulous Susanna Hoffs has written a novel! If you love The Bangles, you’ll love This Bird Has Flown. Hoffs tapped into the musical world she knows well to craft this story. It's about a thirty-something pop star who’s hit rock bottom and, thanks to a chance encounter on a plane, revives her life Read More ...

Clint Smith with Safia Elhillo discussing his books, "Above Ground," and "How the Word Is Passed."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, April 13, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on April 19 at 6pm PT/9pm ETClint Smith in conversation with Safia Elhillo discussing his books, "Above Ground," and "How the Word Is Passed."TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of "Above Ground"$20 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on April 19, 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 venueClint Smith is that rare writer who has mastered both poetry and prose. Come hear this staff writer for The Atlantic talk about two of his books: the instant best-seller, How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, and his latest, Above Ground, in which he traverses the vast emotional terrain of new parenthood.In all his work, Smith, a native of New Orleans, interrogates the ways our lives are shaped by both personal lineages and historical Read More ...

Rep. Katie Porter with Larry Wilmore discussing her book, "I Swear: Politics is Messier than My Minivan."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, April 14, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on April 20 at 6pm PT/9pm ETRep. Katie Porter with Larry Wilmore discussing her book, "I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan."TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$66 Two General Admission tickets + one signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on April 20, at 6pm PT/9 PM 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 venueAn honest, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny memoir about re-energizing our politics and standing up to corporate America—while carting three kids around in a minivan. Having never run for office, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to Congress as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Chided for her progressive values, Porter defied expectations. Using her signature whiteboard, she began to take CEOs and corrupt government officials to task in Read More ...

Susanna Hoffs with Susan Orlean discussing her novel, "This Bird Has Flown."*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, April 16, 2022, 3pm PST/6pm ESTSusanna Hoffs with Susan Orlean discussing her debut novel, "This Bird Has Flown."* event also includes an acoustic performanceTICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru April 21 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.A delightfully funny and steamy novel about music, fate, redemption, and love, from a beloved songwriter and the co-founder of The Bangles.The fabulous Susanna Hoffs has written a novel! If you love The Bangles, you’ll love This Bird Has Flown. Hoffs tapped into the musical world she knows well to craft this story. It's about a thirty-something pop star who’s hit rock bottom and, thanks to a chance encounter on a plane, revives her life and career. Music, fate, redemption, love: The book’s already been optioned by Universal Pictures, with Hoffs writing the screenplay.One of pop’s most beloved voices, Susanna Hoffs graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in Art. In 1981 she co-founded The Bangles, with Read More ...

An Evening with Danny Trejo, "Trejo’s Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, April 18, 2022, 8pm*Virtual even airs on April 24 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Danny Trejo discussing his book, "Trejo’s Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood"*interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admission ticket$95 Pre-event Reception (6:30-7:30pm), VIP Seating + Signed copy of the bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets to virtual event on April 24, 6pm PT/9pm ET can be purchased in this linkASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueA cantina-style celebration of Mexican food and drink, entertaining, and Hollywood culture in 100 recipes for nachos, tacos, and Danger Dogs plus cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks from the legendary actor, restaurateur, and author of the acclaimed Trejo’s TacosCome meet Danny Trejo, known for playing “merciless, shirtless, tattooed, gun-toting, vengeance-thirsty, knife-throwing tough guys” who’s become the face of a restaurant group selling award-winning tacos, authentic barbacoa, and kale salad. His life story is, as the New York Times Book Review has said, “enough to make you believe in the possibility of a Read More ...

An Evening with Gretchen Rubin discussing her book, "Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, April 24, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on April 30 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Gretchen Rubin "Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on April 30, 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 book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venuePresented in association with New Roads School.New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.Seeking a life of more energy, creativity, luck and love? Gretchen Rubin, the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project,returns to our stage to share wisdom from Read More ...

Gretchen Rubin with Scott Barry Kaufman, "Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, April 30, 2022, 3pm PST/6pm ESTGretchen Rubin with Scott Barry Kaufman "Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World"TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru May 5 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses.Seeking a life of more energy, creativity, luck and love? Gretchen Rubin, the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project, returns to our stage to share wisdom from her new book, Life in Five Senses. In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin shares how she was lifted from a fog of preoccupation by rediscovering the power of her senses.  Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, and literature, she investigates Read More ...

An Evening with Abraham Verghese discussing his novel, "The Covenant of Water."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, May 3, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 9 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Abraham Verghese discussing the writing life and his novel, "The Covenant of Water"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 9, 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 venueFrom the bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes The Convenant of Water, a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine set in Kerala, South India.A shimmering evocation of a bygone era, Abraham Verghese’s latest novel, fourteen years in the making, is a masterful literary feat—a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the difficulties undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today.Abraham Verghese’s acclaimed earlier books are My Own Country, The Tennis Partner, and Cutting for Stone, which Read More ...

An Evening with Michio Kaku discussing his book, "Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Friday, May 5, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Michio Kaku "Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 10, 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 venueAn exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science and solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation.Some are touting quantum computing as humanity's next great technological achievement—as revolutionary as the transistor and microchip before it. Now, Dr. Michio Kaku—bestselling author of The God Equation—explores how it might illuminate the deepest mysteries of science and impact every Read More ...

An Afternoon with Rainn Wilson discussing his book, "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, May 7, 2022, 3pm*Virtual event airs on May `5 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Rainn Wilson on his book, "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$66 Two General Admission tickets + one signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 15, 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 venuePresented in association with New Roads School.Actor, producer, writer, and New York Times bestselling author Rainn Wilson, cofounder of the media company SoulPancake, explores the benefits of spirituality as a means to creating solutions for an increasingly challenging world.You may know Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schurte on TV’s “The Office.” But he’s also a writer, thinker and media executive. In his new book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, he talks about Read More ...

Laura Dern & Diane Ladd with Cleo Wade, "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana pudding)"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, May 8, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 11 at 6pm PT/9pm ETLaura Dern and Diane Ladd with Cleo Wade "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 11, 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 venuePresented in association with New Roads School.What happens when we are brave enough to speak our truths to the ones we love the most? Join award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern and her mother, legendary actress Diane Ladd, for a deeply personal conversation on love, art, ambition, and legacy, inspired by her own heart-to-hearts. Laura Dern is an award-winning actress, producer, creator, and activist. She has received a number of accolades, including an Read More ...

Abraham Verghese with Aimee Liu discussing his novel, "The Covenant of Water."*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, May 9, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTAbraham Verghese with Aimee Liudiscussing the writing life and his novel, "The Covenant of Water"*Interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru May 14 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.From the bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes The Convenant of Water, a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine set in Kerala, South India.A shimmering evocation of a bygone era, Abraham Verghese’s latest novel, fourteen years in the making, is a masterful literary feat—a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the difficulties undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today.Abraham Verghese’s acclaimed earlier books are My Own Country, The Tennis Partner, and Cutting for Stone, which spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list, was translated into more than 20 languages, and sold more than 1.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. It’s currently being Read More ...

An Evening with Michio Kaku discussing his book, "Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, May 10, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTAn Evening with Michio Kaku "Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything"*Interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru May 15 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science and solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation.Some are touting quantum computing as humanity's next great technological achievement—as revolutionary as the transistor and microchip before it. Now, Dr. Michio Kaku—bestselling author of The God Equation—explores how it might illuminate the deepest mysteries of science and impact every aspect of our daily lives.Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything, including helping us live longer, healthier lives.Already, automotive companies, medical researchers, and consulting firms are betting Read More ...

Laura Dern & Diane Ladd with Cleo Wade, "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana pudding)"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, May 11, 2023, 6pm PST/9pm ESTLaura Dern and Diane Ladd with Cleo Wade "Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)"TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru May 16 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.What happens when we are brave enough to speak our truths to the ones we love the most? Join award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern and her mother, legendary actress Diane Ladd, for a deeply personal conversation on love, art, ambition, and legacy, inspired by her own heart-to-hearts. Laura Dern is an award-winning actress, producer, creator, and activist. She has received a number of accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy, and five Golden Globe Awards. Dern is also a passionate environmentalist..Diane Ladd is an international award-winning actress, receiving a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and Women of the Year award. She is a three-time Read More ...

Dave Barry in conversation with Paul Levine discussing his novel, "Swamp Story."Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, May 11, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETDave Barry in conversation with Paul Levine discussing the writing life and his novel, "Swamp Story."TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of "Above Ground"$20 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 16 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 venuePulitzer Prize–winning bestselling author and actual Florida Man Dave Barry returns to our stage with his latest—Swamp Story, a Florida caper full of oddballs and more twists and turns than a snake slithering away from a gator.You’re guaranteed to laugh as Barry tells us about life as a humorist on the ground down in Florida and how it inspired his latest novel. In short, Swamp Story tells the tale of a woman trapped in the Everglades and how she’s terrorized by an ex who’s a Read More ...

An Evening with Rainn Wilson discussing his book, "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, May 15, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTAn Evening with Rainn Wilson on his book, "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution"TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru May 20 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.Actor, producer, writer, and New York Times bestselling author Rainn Wilson, cofounder of the media company SoulPancake, explores the benefits of spirituality as a means to creating solutions for an increasingly challenging world.You may know Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schurte on TV’s “The Office.” But he’s also a writer, thinker and media executive. In his new book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, he talks about the need for profound healing that can only be provided by faith and the sacred. Sparked by his personal struggles with loss, addiction and mental health, Wilson delves into ancient wisdom for answers to life’s deepest questions.Rainn Wilson is a three-time Emmy nominated actor Read More ...

An Evening with Simon Winchester discussing his book, ""Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, May 15, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 21at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Simon Winchester "Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 21, 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 book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueFrom the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes. In Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic, Simon Winchester examines how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds.With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left Read More ...

Dave Barry in conversation with Paul Levine discussing his novel, "Swamp Story."*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, May 16, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTDave Barry in conversation with Paul Levine discussing the writing life and his novel, "Swamp Story."TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of "Swamp Story"Books ship one week after the event.24 hrs before the event you will get an email with information on watching the event.Pulitzer Prize–winning bestselling author and actual Florida Man Dave Barry returns to our stage with his latest—Swamp Story, a Florida caper full of oddballs and more twists and turns than a snake slithering away from a gator.You’re guaranteed to laugh as Barry tells us about life as a humorist on the ground down in Florida and how it inspired his latest novel. In short, Swamp Story tells the tale of a woman trapped in the Everglades and how she’s terrorized by an ex who’s a reality TV star, a TikTok mob—and a presidential hopeful.Dave Barry is the author of more bestsellers than you can count on two hands, including Lessons from Lucy, Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys, Dave Barry Read More ...

An Evening with Andy Cohen discussing his book, "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up" Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event: Thursday, May 18, 2022, 8pm *Virtual event airs on May 24 at 6pm PT/9pm ET An Evening with Andy Cohen discussing his memoir, "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up" TICKETS: $48 General Admission ticket + one signed book $68 Two General Admission tickets + one signed book Additional books available for purchase at event Face masks recommended Tickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on May 24, 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. Parking garage at the venue New York Times bestselling author Andy Cohen, everyone’s favorite busiest man in show business, goes from bottle service to baby bottles in a hilarious, heartwarming, and name-dropping account of the most important year of his life. From bottle service to baby bottles. Entertainer and best-selling author Andy Cohen returns to the Live Talks Los Angeles stage with his fifth memoir, The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up. How has Read More ...

An Evening with Simon Winchester, "Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, May 21, 2023, 3pm PST/6pm ESTAn Evening with Simon Winchester "Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic"TICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru May 26 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes. In Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic, Simon Winchester examines how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds.With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing Read More ...

Daniel Siegel with Luthern Williams discussing his book, "IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, May 23, 2022, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 31 at 6pm PT/9pm ETDaniel Siegel with Luthern WIlliams "IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging"TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketsAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on April 10, 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 venuePresented in association with New Roads School.Daniel Siegel explores the nature of how our experience of what we call “self” emerges across the lifespan.How do we build an inclusive understanding of self in relation to others that promotes well-being? Dr. Daniel J. Siegel’s new book, Intraconnected: MWe (Me & We) as the Integration of Self, Identity and Belonging combines personal reflections with scientific discussions of how the mind, brain and our relationships shape Read More ...

An Evening with Richard North Patterson discussing his novel, "Trial"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on June 18 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Richard North Patterson discussing his novel, "Trial"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on June 18, 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 book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueIn his new novel, Trial, veteran writer Richard North Patterson returns to the legal dramas that have been the hallmark of his long career. This propulsive narrative centers around the most incendiary flashpoints of race: voter suppression, discriminatory law enforcement, the political exploitation of racial anxiety, and the frequent failure of our legal system to provide fair trials for Black defendants. The story culiminates in a nationally televised murder case. This is a gripping, frank and deeply felt novel about the complications of love, family, politics Read More ...

An Evening with Richard North Patterson discussing his novel, "Trial"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, June 18, 2022, 3pm PST/6pm ESTAn Evening with Richard North Patterson discussing his novel, "Trial"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru Juune 23 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.In his new novel, Trial, veteran writer Richard North Patterson returns to the legal dramas that have been the hallmark of his long career. This propulsive narrative centers around the most incendiary flashpoints of race: voter suppression, discriminatory law enforcement, the political exploitation of racial anxiety, and the frequent failure of our legal system to provide fair trials for Black defendants. The story culiminates in a nationally televised murder case. This is a gripping, frank and deeply felt novel about the complications of love, family, politics and the law.Richard North Patterson is the best-selling author of 22 previous novels. He’s also written extensive non-fiction, including Fever Swamp, a narrative of the 2016 Presidential campaign derived from his essays and reporting for Read More ...

Michael Milken in conversation with Frank Luntz discussing his book, "Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, June 26, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on June 29 at 6pm PT/9pm ETMichael Milken with Frank Luntzdiscussing his book, "Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health" TICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketsAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on June 29, 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 venuePresented in association with New Roads School.Michael Milken says the best is yet to come from an astonishing medical revolution.What if cleaning early-stage cancers from your body could become as routine as going to the dentist to clean your teeth, or if a single vaccine could protect you against multiple viruses, or if gene editing could eliminate many birth defects and slow the aging process? Milken believes these, and many other advances, are within reach.Beginning with a description of the Read More ...

An Evening with Frances Haugen, "The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook"Join us for an in-person* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 8pm*Virtual event airs on July 5 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Frances Haugen discussing her book, "The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$46 General Admission ticket + one signed copy of the book$20 General Admission ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedTickets also include opportunity to watch the virtual event The virtual version of this event airs on July 5, 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 venueThe inside story of one woman’s quest to bring transparency and accountability to Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who is determined to help us all retake control of our lives..Frances Haugen is an American data engineer and scientist, and whistleblower. A graduate of the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Read More ...

Michael Milken in conversation with Frank Luntz discussing his book, "Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, June 29, 2022, 6pm PST/9pm ESTMichael Milken with Frank Luntzdiscussing his book, "Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health" TICKETS:$42 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru July 4 at midnight.Books ship one week after the event.Michael Milken says the best is yet to come from an astonishing medical revolution.What if cleaning early-stage cancers from your body could become as routine as going to the dentist to clean your teeth, or if a single vaccine could protect you against multiple viruses, or if gene editing could eliminate many birth defects and slow the aging process? Milken believes these, and many other advances, are within reach.Beginning with a description of the culture that helped shape Milken's early views, Faster Cures: Accelerating the Future of Health traces the life-extending acceleration of progress in medical research, public health, and clinical treatments over the seven decades since Milken’s childhood—and shows how he helped transform the Read More ...

An Evening with Frances Haugen, "The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook"*** US orders only. We only ship books to addresses in the US. Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Frances Haugen discussing her book, "The Power of One: How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook"* interviewer to be announcedTICKETS:$40 Ticket: Virtual Admission + a signed copy of the bookTicket includes opportunity to watch the event on video-on-demand for five days, thru Juune 23 at midnight.Books ship one week after the eventThe inside story of one woman’s quest to bring transparency and accountability to Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who is determined to help us all retake control of our lives..Frances Haugen is an American data engineer and scientist, and whistleblower. A graduate of the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering and Harvard Business School, she worked at Google, Yelp, and Pinterest before joining Facebook in 2019 and working in its civic integrity department. In the spring of 2021, she disclosed tens of thousands Read More ...