Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/27/22 – 07/03/22

NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here

Quantum Book Club: The Candle and the Flame at The Book Jewel – In-Person Event

The Quantum Book Club reads selections from literary fiction and nonfiction, on the last Monday of every month. Join us to discuss the June selection, The Candle and the Flame, by Nafiza Azad.

This sophisticated debut novel combines basic Islamic concepts and Middle Eastern mythology in a YA fantasy set in a city along the along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn. This book weaves an immersive tale of magic and the importance of names; fiercely independent women; and, perhaps most importantly, the work for harmony within a city of a thousand cultures and cadences.

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Where: The Book Jewel

Date: Monday the 27^th

Time: 6 pm

Address: 6259 W. 87^th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045

Website: https://www.facebook.com/BookJewelBookstore/photos/pcb.731164534965353/731164484965358/

Brian DunlapJune 26, 2022June 26, 2022Leave a comment

Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/06/22 – 06/12/22

NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here

World Literature Book Club via West Valley Regional Library, LAPL – Online Event

Join this Book Club for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world’s best short stories! All selections are from The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story (New York, 2021), ed. John Freeman. This month’s selections are:

June 6 – The Great Silence by Ted Chiang (2015)
June 13 – The Midnight Zone by Lauren Groff (2016)

This group meets every Monday morning (excluding holidays).

NOTE: See site for Zoom link and details.

Where: LAPL Online event

Date: Monday the 6^th

Time: 10 am

Address: Online Event (see site)

Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/world-literature-book-club-40

Brian DunlapJune 5, 2022June 6, 2022Leave a comment

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/30/22 – 06/05/22

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Book Talks: Judith Freeman & MacArthur Park, with Barbara Feldon & Getting Smarter via Chevalier’s Bookstore – Online Event

Longtime friends Judith Freeman and Barbara Feldon will discuss their newest books, the novel MacArthur Park and the memoir Getting Smarter, respectively.

Judith Freeman is a novelist and non-fiction writer whose most recent novel, MacArthur Park, is set in Los Angeles and the rural West. Friends Jolene and Verna share complicated ties that have crystallized over time. Beginning when they were girls discovering their needs and desires, their ongoing stories have been inextricably linked. But when Verna marries Vincent, Jolene’s ex-husband, their paths may have finally, permanently diverged. Now, on a trip to their hometown in Utah, they are forced to confront both the truths and falsehoods of their memories of each other and of their early friendship.

Barbara Feldon is best known as “Agent 99” on the 1960’s TV series, Get Smart. She is the author of Living Alone and Loving it! and various essays. Her memoir Getting Smarter relates her dramatic and sometimes zany adventures with a glamorous Frenchman, her initiation into show business, and the fun of working in Hollywood.

NOTE: See site for tickets, guidelines, and details.

Where: Chevalier’s Bookstore

Date: Monday the 30^th

Time: 4 pm

Address: Online Event (see site)

Website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VJDEnKimRl6AwuRjBHEuYA

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/23/22 – 05/29/22

NOTE: There Are Both Online and Virtual Events Listed Here

Luncheon with Emma Straub: Book Launch of This Time Tomorrow at Slay Italian Kitchen – In-Person Event

Pages hosts a luncheon to celebrate the publication of Emma Straub’s’ new book, This Time Tomorrow at Slay’s Italian Kitchen. The author will be in conversation with Janelle Brown, author of I’ll Be You.

On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice’s life isn’t terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn’t exactly the one she expected. She’s happy with her apartment, her romantic status, her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing. When she wakes up the next morning she finds herself back in 1996, reliving her 16th birthday. But it isn’t just her adolescent body that shocks her, or seeing her high school crush, it’s her dad: the vital, charming, 40-something version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, some past events take on new meaning. Is there anything that she would change if she could?

NOTE: See site for tickets, guidelines, and details.

Where: Pages Bookstore at Slay Italian Kitchen

Date: Monday the 23^rd

Time: 11:30 am- 1 pm

Address: 1001 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Website: https://www.pagesabookstore.com/event/emma-straub-slay

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/02/22 – 05/08/22

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World Literature Book Club: Story Selections via Central Library, LAPL – Online Event

Join us for a spirited discussion of the world’s best short stories! All selections are from The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story (New York, 2021) ed. John Freeman. This month’s selections are:

May 2: St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell (2007)

May 9: The Last Thing We Need by Claire Vaye Watkins (2010)

May 16: Ken Liu: Selection to be Announced

May 23: The Dune by Stephen King (2011)

NOTE: See site for event details and Zoom link.

Where: West Valley Regional Branch Library, LAPL – Online event

Date: Monday the 2^nd

Time: 10 am

Address: LAPL – Online Event

Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/world-literature-book-club-36

Brian DunlapMay 1, 2022May 2, 2022Leave a comment

Literary Long Beach

Los Angeles Literature Events: 04/11/22 – 04/17/22

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World Literature Book Club: Story Selections via Central Library, LAPL – Online Event

April 11: Water Child by Edwidge Danticat (2000)

April 18: The American Embassy by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2003)

April 25: The Conductor by Aleksandar Hemon (2005)

NOTE: See site for event details and Zoom link.

Where: West Valley Regional Branch Library, LAPL – Online event

Date: Monday the 11^th

Time: 10 am

Address: LAPL – Online Event

Website: https://lapl.org/whats-on/events/world-literature-book-club-32

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Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events

Los Angeles Literature Events: 04/05/22 – 04/10/22

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Mac Barentt & Marla Frazee Present The Great Zapfino via Once Upon a Time Bookstore – Kids Zoom Event

Two bestselling and popular children’s book creators, author Mac Barnett and illustrator Marla Frazee will present their sweet, inspiring story, The Great Zapfino, for children ages 5 and up, about a runaway circus performer.

When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can’t take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life.

In the city, Zapfino starts work as an elevator operator in a tall building but soon learns you can never really outrun your fears. When disaster strikes, can Zapfino find the strength to be great?

NOTE: See site for RSVP, link and details.

Where: Once Upon a Time Bookstore – Kids Event – Zoom Online

Date: Tuesday the 5^th

Time: 5 pm

Address: Once Upon a Time Bookstore – Online Zoom Event (see site)

Website: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/great-zapfino

Brian DunlapApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022Leave a comment

Literary Long Beach, Los Angeles Literary Events