Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/16/21 – 08/22/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Jordan Ifueko & Redemptor Book Launch via Once Upon a Time Bookstore – In-Person/ Outside Event

Celebrate an In-Person book launch for Redemptor, by Jordan Ifueko, the sequel to the New York Times bestseller Raybearer.

In this story Empress Redemptor sits on Aristar’s throne, but must appease the sinister spirits of the dead. Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power. She must then descend into the Underworld, a sacrifice to end all future atrocities. She is determined to survive, but fears the pressure may consume her. Now she must decide to die for justice…or to live for it.

For health and safety reasons, this event will take place both inside and outside the store, per guidelines available at website.

NOTE: See Site for details and book purchase.

Where: Once Upon a Time Bookstore

Date: Monday the16th             

Time: 5 pm

Address: 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Website: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/redemptor

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/09/21 – 08/15/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Maggie Smith, with Victoria Chan, & Goldenrod via Skylight Bookstore – Online Event

Join us to hear author Maggie Smith, in conversation with award-winning poet Victoria Chang (Obit), discuss her new poetry book, Goldenrod.  

Award-winning poet Maggie Smith returns with a powerful collection that looks at parenthood, solitude, love and memory by taking unique looks at modern life to explore with empathy and honestly.

NOTE: See Site for details and registration.

Where: Skylight Bookstore

Date: Monday the 9th             

Time: 5:30 pm

Address: See Site

Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/live-crowdcast-maggie-smith-discusses-goldenrod-victoria-chang   

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 08/02/21 – 08/08/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Monday Art Block Writing Workshop via DSTL Arts –Contact DSTL for details

Join DSTL Arts for a new Monday Art Block Writing Workshop. This long-running series of writing workshops is about to resume, and details and registration will be available at site. Submissions are also underway for new publications.

NOTE: See Site for details and registration.

Where: DSTL Arts

Date: Monday the 2nd              

Time: 6:30 pm

Address: Registration available at site.

Website: https://www.dstlarts.org/calendar

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/26/21 – 08/01/21

Another busy week in the Los Ángeles literary community, with in-person and virtual events. In=person events are at local bookstores, Re/Arte in Boyle Heights, Sims Library of Poetry in South Central. etc. Some local writers reading this week: poet Daniel Jose Ruiz, Brendan Constantine, Tommy Domino, V. Kali, Hiram Sims, October BLU and more. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/26/21 – 08/01/21

Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/19/21 – 07/25/21

Many/Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Treehouse Event:  & Ziggy Marley & My Dog Romeo via Skylight Books & LA Public Library – Online Kids Event   

Skylight Treehouse and the LA Public Library present an interactive kids event celebrating author Ziggy Marley’s new picture book, My Dog Romeo. Illustrations are beautifully done by Ag Jatkowska. This event is presented in partnership with the band Punk Rock Marthas.

This vibrant picture book follows a child and dog throughout their days, sharing their love of music and play. A children’s album of the same title is also available.

Where: Skylight Bookstore Online Kids Event (see site)

Date: Monday the 19th            

Time: 11 am

Address: Skylight Books Online (see site)

Website: https://www.skylightbooks.com/event/treehouse-and-la-public-library-present-ziggy-marley-author-my-dog-romeo

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/05/21 – 07/11/21

Another busy week in Los Ángeles literature. More and more events are returning to in person gatherings. Check the list to find out which events are in person. Also, local authors featuring this week are: Yesika Salgado, Janet Fitch and Steph Cha is in conversation with Rosecrans Baldwin, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 07/05/21 – 07/11/21

Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/28/21 – 07/04/21

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Howard Paar, with Denice Hamilton, & Top Rankin’: A Punk/Ska Noir Novel via Book Soup – Online Event

Author Howard Paar, in conversation with author Denise Hamilton, will present and discuss his book, Top Rankin’: A Punk/Ska Noir Novel.

Top Rankin’ captures the spirit of LA in 1980, and is populated with real-life characters from the music world in Los Angeles, New York and London, when everything’s changing, from the decadent, diverse punk rock scene to the violent, hard-core scene. Although club owner James Dual wants no part of that, his efforts are thwarted from every direction.

NOTE: See site for details, and to register for this free event.     

Where: Book Soup – Online Crowdcast event

Date: Monday the 28th                       

Time: 6 pm 

Where: Online event

Website: https://www.booksoup.com/event/howard-parr-conversation-denise-hamilton-discusses-top-rankin%E2%80%99-punkska-noir-novel

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/14/21 – 06/20/21

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Lisa Taddeo, with Stephanie Danler, & Animal via Book Soup – Online Event

Author Lisa Taddeo, in conversation with author Stephanie Danler, will present and discuss his new book, Animal.

Animal illustrates one woman’s exhilarating transformation for prey to predator, in this debut novel from the author of Three Women. Lisa Taddeo presents the story of Joan, who has spent a lifetime enduring the cruelties of men. It’s a depiction of female rage at its rawest, and a visceral exploration of the fallout from a male-dominated society.

NOTE: See site for details, and to register for this free event.     

Where: Book Soup – Online Crowdcast event

Date: Monday the 14th                        

Time: 6 pm 

Where: Online event

Website: https://www.booksoup.com/event/lisa-taddeo-conversation-stephanie-danler-discusses-animal

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 06/07/21 – 06/13/21

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Terry Miles, with Cory Doctorow, & Rabbits via Book Soup – Online Event

Author Terry Miles, in conversation with author Cory Doctorow, will present and discuss his new book, Rabbits.

Terry Miles’s new book depicts how a deadly underground game might just be altering reality itself in this new adventure set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast. Rabbits is a mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas. Since the game started in 1959, ten iterations have appeared and nine winners declared. The deeper you get, the more dangerous the game becomes, and when K—a Rabbits obsessive—enters the eleventh round, the fate of the entire universe is at stake.

NOTE: See site for details, and to register for this free event.     

Where: Book Soup – Online Crowdcast event

Date: Monday the 7th                        

Time: 6 pm 

Where: Online event

Website: https://www.booksoup.com/event/terry-miles-conversation-cory-doctorow-discusses-rabbits

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Los Angeles Literature Events: 05/31/21 – 06/06/21

Most Events Are Online/Virtual DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Monday Night Fiction Workshop at Beyond Baroque – Zoom Online   

The free Monday Night Fiction Workshop led by Raquel Baker is a community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring copies of 2-3 pages of fiction to read, and for critique and discussion. Registration is required.

Raquel Baker earned a PhD in English Literary Studies from the University of Iowa and an MFA in Creative Writing form Mills College. She is currently Assistant Professor of Postcolonial Studies and Transnational Literatures at CSU Channel Islands. She also has published poetry and non-fiction, and done readings with the Ventura Poetry Project.

Where: Beyond Baroque online (tickets at Eventbrite)

Date: Monday the 31st              

Time: 7:30pm – 10 pm

Address: Zoom Online

Website: https://beyondbaroque.org/free_workshops.html

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