Words & Ideas

Words & Ideas

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.

SUNDAY

Sikivu Hutchinson: The author of “Moral Combat: Black Atheists, Gender Politics and Value Wars” will discuss and sign her new book. Revolution Books/Libros Revolución, 5726 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. $5-$10. (323) 463-3500.

Darrell Rooney & Mark Veira: The authors of “Harlow in Hollywood: The Blonde Bombshell in the Glamour Capital, 1928-1937” will present and sign their new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

John Vorhaus: The author will read and sign his new novel, “The Albuquerque Turkey.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 5 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

MONDAY

Matthew Alexander: The author of “Kill or Capture: How a Special Operations Task Force Took Down a Notorious Al Qaeda Terrorist” will discuss and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Michelle Latiolais: The author of “A Proper Knowledge” will read and sign her new collection of stories, “Widow.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Jacqueline Winspear: The author of “A Lesson in Secrets: A Maisie Dobbs Novel” will read and sign her new book. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

TUESDAY

Michael Connelly and John Romano: Writers Bloc presents author Connelly (“The Fifth Witness”) and screenwriter Romano (“Intolerable Cruelty,” “L.A. Law”) in conversation. Writer’s Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m. $20. https://www.writersblocpresents.com.

Erri De Luca: The Italian author will discuss and sign his latest book, “E disse.” Istituto Italiano di Cultura, 1023 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. 6:30 p.m. RSVP to rsvp.iicla@esteri.it. (310) 443-3250.

Marjorie Garber: The author of “The Use and Abuse of Literature” will discuss and sign her new book. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 7:30 p.m. (626) 405-2100.

Jane Hirshfield and Sean Carroll: Aloud at Central Library presents a conversation with the poet Hirschfield, whose collections include “Given Sugar, Given Salt,” “The Lives of the Heart” and “The October Palace,” and theoretical physicist Carroll, and who is the author of “From Eternity to Here: The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time.” Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Jim Krusoe: The author will read and sign his new novel, “Toward You.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Daniel A. Olivas: The author of “The Book of Want” will read and sign his new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Young Adult Group Reading: Authors Melissa de la Cruz, Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl, Melissa Marr, Kelley Armstrong, Carrie Ryan and Sarah Rees Brennan will read and sign their recent YA books. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

WEDNESDAY

Marjorie Garber: Aloud at Central Library presents the Harvard professor and author of, most recently, “The Use and Abuse of Literature” in conversation with Times book critic David L. Ulin. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: The author of “The Dressmaker of Khair Khana” will discuss and sign her new book. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Sarah Maizes and Dani Klein Modisett: The authors of “Got Milf?: The Modern Mom’s Guide to Feeling Fabulous, Looking Great and Rocking a Minivan” and “Afterbirth: Stories You Won’t Read in a Parenting Magazine” will discuss and sign their respective books. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

THURSDAY

T.C. Boyle: The author will read and sign his latest novel, “When the Killing’s Done.” Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110. https://www.booksoup.com.

Rachel Kushner: The author of “Telex From Cuba” will read from her forthcoming novel “Golden Mob” as part of the Written in California reading series. Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free with museum admission. (626) 568-3665.

Michelle Latiolais: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the author of “Widow: Stories.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

M.L. Malcolm: The author of “Heart of Deception” will read and sign his new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Nancy Rommelmann: The journalist and author will read and sign her debut novel, “The Bad Mother.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Doug Saunders: Zocalo presents a discussion and signing with the author of “Arrival City: The Final Migration and Our Next World.” Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Free. (213) 403-0416. https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

Lauren Willig: The author of “The Orchid Affair” will read and sign her new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

FRIDAY

Diane Ackerman: The author of “One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, a Marriage and the Language of Healing” will discuss and sign her new memoir. All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. 7 p.m. (626) 449-5320. https://www.vromansbookstore.com.

Andrea Buchanan: The editor of “Live and Let Love: Notes From Extraordinary Women on the Layers, the Laughter and the Letter of Love” will be joined by contributors for a discussion and signing of the new anthology. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Patrick Rothfuss and Amber Benson: The authors of “The Wise Man’s Fear” and “Serpent’s Storm” will read and sign their respective new novels. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Meg Wolitzer: The author of “The Uncoupling” will read and sign her new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

SATURDAY

Charlie Churchward: The author of “Herb Ritts: The Golden Hour: A Photographer’s Life and His World” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

April Dammann: The author of “Exhibitionist: Earl Stendahl, Art Dealer as Impresario” will discuss and sign her new book. Brown Auditorium at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 2 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6528.

Lisa Lutz & David Heyward: The authors of “Heads You Lose” will read and sign their new collaborative novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 5 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Smart Gals’ 6th Annual Dead Poets Slam: Monarchs vs. Minions: Christine Louise Berry will host a competitive literary event featuring authors Noel Alumit, Daniel Bess, Jerrod Cardwell, T.K. Carr, Kathleen Coyne, Juli Crockett, Imani Tolliver, Steve Tom and Lori Yeghiayan, who will read their favorite works from late, great poets. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

NEXT SUNDAY

Kristin Hersh: The Throwing Muses frontwoman will discuss and sign her new memoir, “Rat Girl.” Stories, 1716 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3733.

Writing Seminar Series for Adults: 826LA presents a series of panel discussions featuring Jen Kirkman, Bob Odenkirk, Dan Harmon, Brian Stack, David Schulner, David Eick, Aaron Ginsburg, Wade McIntyre and others discussing different aspects of writing for television and film. Meltdown Comics, 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. $12 per session. (213) 413-3388. https://www.826la.org.