Tag: Book Club

Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25

Another successful and productive year of building literary community in Greater Los Angeles is winding down. In the face of the Palisades and Eaton fires that destroyed local writers’ homes and communities, the ICE raids that continue to target our fellow brown and immigrant writers, to the funding cuts for the arts, the local literary community continued to foster connections by hosting events, publishing and celebrating book releases, winning awards, and coming together in solidarity against ICE targeting our friends, family and neighbors. This week some local writers to support and foster community with are: Matt Sadillo, jimmy vega, Cory “Besskepp” Cofer, Ingrid M. Calderon-Collins, Bill Mohr, Candice Margarita and Jessica Saravia. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/15/25 – 12/21/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/08/25 – 12/14/25

Another busy week in the Greater Los Ángeles literary community. There are all the typical events including open mics, workshops, readings and kid’s events. Some local writers featuring this week are: Pam Concepcion, Samantha Rios, Eddy M. Gana, Trinity Nguyen, Luis J. Rodríguez, Susan Straight and Susan Hayden, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/08/25 – 12/14/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/01/25 – 12/07/25

The final month of 2025 is here. It kicks off with the inaugural Palabra Book Fest at MasArte Gallery in Santa Ana. Plus, all the other typical events including an LGBTQIA event. Some local writers featuring this week are: Marcus Clayton, Nell Cross Beckerman, V. Kali, Holaday Mason, Laura Sermeno, Amara Jackson and Myriam Gurba, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/01/25 – 12/07/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/24/25 – 11/30/25

Thanksgiving week and there are still some literary events you can attend around Greater Los Ángeles. There are all open mics (even a queer open mic), readings, workshops, book clubs and more. Some local writers reading this week are: Katherine Preza Leonor, Cody Sisco, Alyesha Wise, Diosa Xochiquetzalcoatl and VOTH, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/24/25 – 11/30/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/17/25 – 11/23/25

Los Angeles Literature’s list of weekly events is back.
There are all still open mics, readings, workshops, book clubs and more. Some local writers reading this week are: Myriam Gurba, Carolina Rivera Escamilla, Pam Concepcion, Jessica Gallion, Pam Ward and jimmy vega, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/17/25 – 11/23/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/27/25 – 11/02/25

No book festivals this week, but still another busy one in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community. Open mics, readings, book clubs, workshops and a few LGBTQIA+ and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Iris De Anda, Brenda Vaca, William Archilla, Robin Coste Lewis and Brian Dunlap, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/27/25 – 11/02/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/20/25 – 10/26/25

Another busy week, with another book festival, the LIWANAG LIT FEST, in Long Beach, in celebration of Filipino History Month. Plus, the full slate of other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Mary Talusan Lacanlale, VOTH, Mariano Zaro, Nacelle Davis, Myriam Gurba and A.M. Sosa, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/20/25 – 10/26/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25

Another busy week in the Greater Los Angeles Literary community with two big events: The 2nd Annual Belmont Shore Book Fair in Long Beach, and in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month, the 10th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam. Plus, all the other literary events. Some local writers reading this week are: Ashley C. Lanuza, Jeremy Ra, Raffi Wartanian, David Dayen, Hannah Pachman and CJ Charles, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/13/25 – 10/18/25

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/06/25 – 10/12/25

A busy week in Los Angeles Literature with the 1st Annual Riverside Book Festival at the Riverside Main Library in Riverside Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm. It’ll feature such local authors as Susan Straight, Cassandra Lane, Judah 1, Diosa X and Isabel Quintero, among others. Plus, there are still literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs happening all over the Southland. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 10/06/25 – 10/12/25

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/29/25 – 10/05/25

Had some issues with this weeks list of weekly events, but it’s finally published.

Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs. Local writers featuring this week include: soledad con carne, Sofia Aguilar, Tee, Micah Bournes, Brian Evenson and Viet Thanh Nguyen, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/29/25 – 10/05/25

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