Writer at Skylight Books

Aline Ohanesian reads from her debut novel “Orhan’s Inheritance.” The novel is about “When Orhan’s brilliant and eccentric grandfather, who built a dynasty out of making kilim rugs, is found dead in a vat of dye, Orhan inherits the decades-old business. But his grandfather’s will raises more questions than it answers. Kemal has left the family estate to a stranger thousands of miles away, an aging woman in a retirement home in Los Angeles. Her existence and secrecy about her past only deepen the mystery of why Orhan’s grandfather would have left their home to this woman rather than to his own family.”

Where: Skylight Books

Date: Tuesday the 7th

Time: 7:30 pm

Address: 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz

Website: http://www.skylightbooks.com/event/aline-ohanesian-reads-her-debut-novel-orhans-inheritance

Storytelling in Culver City

Community storytellers is a monthly storyswap group every second Thursday if the month–rules are an 8 minute time limit and no reading. Encourages newcommers and seasoned tellers alike. Come prepared to spin a tale.

Where: Culver Palms United Methodist Church

Date: Thursday the 9th

Time: 7:30 pm

Address: 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA

Website: http://www.communitystorytellers.org/

Spoken Word in Glendale

“Tongue & Grove,” Conrad Romo’s long-running serving of short fiction, personal essays, poetry, spoken word and music, turns it attention to “The Legacy of Lost Things.” This event features: Aida Zilelian, Anto Boghokian, Lory Tatoulian, Karineh Mahdessian, Lory Bedikian, and musical guest Ara Dabandjian + friends.

Where: Abril Bookstore

Date: Thursday the 9th

Time: 7:30 pm

Address: 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA

Website: http://www.abrilbooks.com/news/tongue-and-groove/

Poetry at the Santa Catalina Libary

Saturday afternoon Poetry hosts readings from Calokie, Alexis Rhone, Fancher, Joe Gardner, Liz Gonzalez, Elmast Kozloyan, Mike “The Poet” Sonksen and others.

Where: Backroom of the Santa Catalina Branch of the Pasadena Library

Date: Saturday the 11th

Time: 3 pm-5 pm

Address: 999 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Website: http://saturdayafternoonpoetry.blogspot.com/

Poetry at Flintridge Bookstore

Rattle Magazine presents readings by Jackson Burgess, Mariko Kitakubo and Deborah P. Kolodji.

Where: Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse

Date: Sunday the 12th

Time: 5 pm

Address: 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

Website: http://www.flintridgebooks.com/