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
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with the 30th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books taking place this weekend, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm at USC. There are still workshops, open mics, kids events, book clubs, kids and an LGBTQIA event and more. Local writers featuring at the Book Festival are: Alex Espinoza, Amy Gerstler, Attica Locke, Bill Deverell, Daniel A. Olivas, Donna Spruijot-Metz and Felicia ‘Fe’ Montes, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 4/22/25 – 4/27/25
Plenty of literary events this week: open mics, book clubs, readings, workshops and kids events. Even the OC Zine Fest and the conclusion of the Poetry Olympics at the Central Library. Local writers reading this week include: Ra Avis, Laura Sermeño, Charlie Wren and Laurie Bedikian, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 09/02/24 – 09/08/24
Pride Month is coming to a close, but there are still chances to see local LGBTQIA+ writers read this week and for the rest of the year. There is also the return of the 3rd Culver City Book Festival at Wende Museum from 10am – 4pm. The festival showcases the work of local authors, publishers, journals, and literary non-profits. Local writers reading this week are: Orange County Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez, Gina Duran, Jonathan Parks-Ramage, Teresa Mei Chuc, Conney D. Williams, Brian Sonia-Wallace and CJ Leede, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/24/24 – 06/30/24
Another week packed with literary events. Events include: readings, book release parties, open mics, book clubs, workshops and kids and two LGBTQIA+ specific events. Local writers reading this week are: Teresa Mei Chuc, Meliza Banales/ Missy Fuego, Nathan Castellanos, Romaine Washington, James Coats and Matt Sedillo, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 03/18/24 – 03/24/24
Plenty of literary events this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few LGBTQ specific and kids events. Local writers reading this week are: Susan Straight, Nicelle Davis, Ron L. Dowell, Gustavo Hernandez, Juan Amador, Brian Dunlap and Jamie Jo Hoang, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/19/24 – 02/25/24
Plenty of literary events this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids and YA events. Local writers reading this week are: Sha’quan Lewis, Jervey Tervalon, Natalia Molina and Ivette Ocampo, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 02/05/24 – 02/11/24
The new weekly list of literary events. They include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids and a teen event. Local writers reading this week are: LADY KDAY, Anastasia Helena Fenald, Brandi Wells, Maestro, James Coats and bridgette bianca, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/29/24 – 02/04/24
The Literary community ramps up this week. Events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops and a few kids events, including the Orange County Poet Laureate Celebration introducing the new Poet Laureate Gustavo Hernandez. Local writers reading this week are: F. Duglas Brown, Teresa Mei Chuc, Brenda Vaca, Maestro, Bill Cushing and Lynne Thompson, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/22/24 – 01/28/24
The year’s second list of weekly events. This week’s events include: readings, open mics, book clubs, workshops, a few kids and teen events. Local writers reading this week include: Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Biran Sonia Wallace, Glendale Poet Laureate Raffi Joe Wartanian, Arielle Estoria and Melissa Niles, among others Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/08/24 – 01/14/24
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