Another week of live streamed literary events in L.Á. Readings sponsored by local bookstores like Book Soup, Vroman’s and Once Upon A Time. Open mics, book clubs, a couple of kids events and workshops, among other events. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/25/21 – 01/31/21
Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Ficcion en Espanol Book Club via The Last Bookstore– Virtual Zoom Event
Ficcion en Espanol Book Club, hosted by Dan Lopez, reads fiction in Spanish, books by great contemporary writers in their native language, via Zoom.
This month’s selection is El libro de Eva, from Carmen Boullosa, a sweeping feminist reinterpretation of the book of Genesis.
NOTE: Details at event link. All bookstore events are ticketed.
Where: The Last Bookstore – Online Zoom Event
Date: Monday the 11th
Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Address: Online event (see site)
Website: http://lastbookstorela.com/#events or https://www.facebook.com/events/779943102595170
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/11/21 – 01/17/21”
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Ask a Children’s Author: Nick Eliopulos via Newport Beach Public Library – Online Kids Facebook Live Event
Join Ms. Liz in asking her fiend, Nick Eliopulos, all about writing fantasy books for kids! Nick has written several of the Spirit Animal books, the Minecraft Wordsworth Chronicles, and co-authors The Adventure Guild.
Log on starting at 10:00 am to watch Ms. Liz and Nick as they discuss writing and answer your questions. A recording of this even will be available for viewing on our Facebook page afterward. Check out our link if you want to submit a question before the event.
Where: Newport Public Library, LAPL – Online Facebook event (see site)
Date: Monday the 4th
Time: 10 am
Address: Newport PL – Online event
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1704944309686314
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 01/04/21 – 01/10/21”
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Tweens Read Graphic Novels Book Club via Northridge Branch Library, LAPL – Online Tween Event
Kids ages 9-12 are invited to a monthly graphic novel book club! Join in the fun as we explore popular graphic novels for tweens. The selection for discussion this month is the award-winning graphic novel, Pie in the Sky, by Remy Lai.
With your library card get free access to the book via OverDrive or the library catalog.
Where: Northridge Branch Library, LAPL – Online event (see site)
Date: Monday the 21st
Time: 4 pm
Address: LAPL – Online event
Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/tweens-read-graphic-novels-book-club
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/21/20 – 12/26/20”
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World Literature Book Club via West Valley Regional Branch Library – Online Event
Adults and seniors are invited to join a spirited and engaging discussion every Monday morning (excluding holidays) at the World Literature Book Club.
For the Zoom link and information on the title to be discussed, please email wvally@lapl.org with “World Literature” in the subject line..
Where: West Valley Regional Branch Library, LAPL – Online event (see site)
Date: Monday the 7th
Time: 10:30 am
Address: LAPL – Online event
Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/wv-world-literature-book-club
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 12/07/20 – 12/13/20”
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Learning Circle: The 1619 Project via John C. Fremont Branch Library – Online Event
A Learning Circle is an opportunity to learn together. Join us as we study The 1619 Project, an ambitious undertaking by The New York Times to reexamine the legacy of slavery and the repercussions that exist to this day.
Email jcfrmt@lapl.org for participation details and related book list.
Where: John C, Fremont Branch Library, LAPL – Online event (see site)
Date: Monday the 23rd
Time: 1:30 pm
Address: LAPL – Online event
Website: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/learning-circle-1619-project
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/23/20 – 11/29/20”
By Mary McNamara
FROM: Los Angeles Times
Once upon a time, in the hills above Los Angeles, where owls hoot, bear cubs frolic and deer trip daintily down the street, there lived a family with two little girls, named Jessica and Amelia, who loved to read.
Continue reading “America’s Oldest Children’s Bookstore is Struggling in the Pandemic. But There’s Hope”
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NaNoWriMo Workshop Series via Simi Valley Public Library – Online Event
Join us for a Virtual NaNoWriMo Workshop series, with session #1, “Getting Started,” and start brainstorming your new novel!
This annual event is a creative writing project in which participants attempt to write a 50,000-word manuscript during the month of November, to jump start their project. Join our virtual workshops to collaborate with others, for feedback and fun.
To register for this event, email Stephanie Erbe @ simivalleylibrary.org.
NOTE: Other libraries also offer November novel writing events, so check listings.
Where: Simi Valley Public Library – Online Event (see site for further details)
Date: Monday the 2nd
Time: 4 pm – 5 pm
Address: Simi Valley Public Library – Online event
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128883287514193
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events: 11/02/20 – 11/08/20”
Los Angeles Literature Events 8/10/20 – 8/16/20
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Julian E. Zelizer & Burning Down the House at Book Soup – Crowdcast Online Event
Join author Julian E. Zelizer, in conversation with David Cross, to discuss his new non-fiction book, Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.
When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, President Obama observed that Trump “is not an outlier; he is a culmination, a logical conclusion of the rhetoric and tactics of the Republican Party.” In this book the author pinpoints the moment when our country was set on a path to bitterly partisan and ruthless politics: an era ignited by Newt Gingrich and his allies in 1989. This is the story of how they created a new normal in Washington D.C.
NOTE: Details and ticket information available at website.
Where: Book Soup – Crowdcast Online Event
Date: Monday the 10th
Time: 6 pm
Address: Crowdcast Live
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events 8/10/20 – 8/16/20”
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The Gathering Summer Book Club Event via Zoom Online
Welcome to The Gathering Summer Book club, an opportunity to read, reflect, and discuss some of the most significant Asian (American) Literatures. Please join us today as we discuss our next book, Unaccustomed Earth, by award-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri.
Where: Zoom online (see site)
Date: Monday the 27th
Time: 6 pm – 7 pm
Address: Zoom online event (see site)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/3100251813364003
Continue reading “Los Angeles Literature Events 7/27/20 – 8/02/20”
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