April 2019
Ashlie Gibbs discusses and signs “#iRemember”
If you love novels with a twist, check out Ashlie Gibbs and her book "#iRemember" at Last Bookstore. In the book, what Valerie thought were nightmares keeping her awake at night were instead glimpses of her true profession… being a trained killer. As her mind starts to wake up, she begins to uncover the truth about the mystery behind who within her agency set her up to die. Her determination for answers leads her into a whirlwind of lies, secrets,…
Find out more »Graham Hancock discusses and signs “America Before”
Come out for an evening with writer Graham Hancock as he presents "America Before" at Last Bookstore. "America Before: The Key to Earth’s Lost Civilization" is the culmination of everything that millions of readers have loved in Hancock’s body of work over the past decades, namely a mind-dilating exploration of the mysteries of the past, amazing archaeological discoveries and profound implications for how we lead our lives today. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »Antonio Gonzalez discusses and signs “Architects Who Built Southern California”
The Last Bookstore presents author Antonio Gonzalez and his new book "Architects Who Built Southern California." His book tells the stories of the people behind some of Southern California’s most iconic buildings. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »The State of the Union Book Club discusses “Heartland” by Sarah Smarsh
Systemic, socio-economic inequality is explored by journalist Sarah Smarsh through the lens of her own Kansas family in "Heartland."
Find out more »Samuel Stein presents “Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State:
Last Bookstore presents author Samuel Stein to present "A Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State." The book is about the pernicious ways in which city planning and real estate have merged. Special guests Maya Abood (MIT) and K-Sue Park (UCLA School of Law) will join Stein in conversation. Genre: Nonfiction
Find out more »Otis College MFA writing students read their work
The Last Bookstore hosts the 2019 graduating MFA Writing class from Otis College of Art and Design to read from their work. RSVP on the event page. Genre: All Genres
Find out more »The Thing in the Labyrinth Book Club discusses “Hell House” by Richard Matheson
This horror book club meets after hours in the center of our labyrinth, warmed only by the flickering flames of a haunted chandelier we found in Uncle Vincent’s attic. At this meeting, The Thing in the Labyrinth Book Club will discuss "Hell House" by Richard Matheson. Genre: Mystery | Crime | Horror | Thriller
Find out more »Wendall Thomas launches “Drowned Under”
The Last Bookstore presents author Wendall Thomas to launch "Drowned Under." When Brooklyn travel agent Cyd Redondo’s former in-laws go missing on an Australian cruise, she helicopters Down Under, only to stumble over a dead body and a desperate plot to save the world’s last Tasmanian tiger. Genre: Fiction
Find out more »Matthew McGough discusses and signs “The Lazarus Files”
The Last Bookstore presents author Matthew McGough to discuss "The Lazarus Files: A Cold Case Investigation." A deeply-reported, riveting account of a cold case murder in Los Angeles, unsolved until DNA evidence implicated a shocking suspect – a female detective within the LAPD’s own ranks. LAPD detectives Jim Nuttall and Rob Bub will join McGough in conversation. Genre: Mystery | Crime | Horror | Thriller
Find out more »The Gothic Book Club with John Palisano meets in April
The Gothic Book Club discusses Elizabeth Gaskell's "Gothic Tales," stories of dopplegangers, blue beards and witches.
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