Words & Ideas

Words & Ideas

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.

SUNDAY

Larry Niven: The Nebula and Hugo Award-winning science fiction author will read and sign his new novel, “The Moon Maze.” Mysterious Galaxy, 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 2 p.m. Free. (310) 542-6000.

Susan Patron: The author of “The Higher Power of Lucky” will read and sign her new novel for middle readers, “Lucky for Good.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Janet Reitman: The author of “Inside Scientology” will discuss and sign her new book. Center for Inquiry, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 11 a.m. $8. (323) 666-9797.

Denise Sullivan: The author of “Keep on Pushing: Black Power Music From Blues to Hip-hop” will discuss and sign her new book. Stories, 1716 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 4 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3733.

MONDAY

Christopher Bollen: The former editor in chief and current editor at large of Interview Magazine will read and sign his debut novel, “Lightning People.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Margaret Coel: The author of “The Perfect Suspect” will read and sign her new thriller. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Jackie Collins: The author will read and sign her latest, “Goddess of Vengeance.” Barnes & Noble, 189 the Grove Drive, L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 525-0270.

Red Hen Press Poetry at the Geffen: Joshua Edwards, Terry Wolverton and Josh Pryor will read and discuss their work. Moderated by Douglas Kearney. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. (310) 208-5454. https://www.redhen.org.

TUESDAY

Michael A. Hiltzik: The Times columnist will discuss and sign his new book, “The New Deal: A Modern History.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Jenny Holzer: The artist will discuss her career and work with USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett and professor Alice Echols. USC Fisher Museum of Art, 823 Exposition Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. Full; standby only. (213) 740-4561.

Susanne Kippenberger: The author will discuss and sign her new biography of her late brother, the artist Martin Kippenberger. The book is currently available in German (“Kippenberger. Der Künstler und seine Familien”) and forthcoming in English (“Kippenberger: The Artist and His Families”). Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. 11 a.m. Free. (310) 665-6827.

Diana Reiss: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “The Dolphin in the Mirror: Exploring Dolphin Minds and Saving Dolphin Lives” in conversation with biological anthropologist and primatologist Dr. Amy Parish. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

WEDNESDAY

America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda: A panel discussion featuring New York Times Pentagon correspondent Eric Schmitt and national security studies scholar John Mueller. Moderated by Ian Masters. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

Sandow Birk: Libros Schmibros at the Hammer presents the L.A.-based book artist (“In Smog and Thunder: Historical Works from the Great War of the Californias”) in conversation with David Kipen. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. 5:30 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

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

Calvin Trillin: The journalist, humorist, poet, food writer and novelist will discuss his latest book, “Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin: Forty Years of Funny Stuff,” with actor Kevin Nealon. Writer’s Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m. $20. https://www.writersblocpresents.com.

THURSDAY

Michael Moore: The filmmaker will discuss his work and new book, “Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life,” with film critic Anne Thompson. Writer’s Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m. $20. https://www.writersblocpresents.com.

Maggie Nelson: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the author of “The Art of Cruelty: A Reckoning.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

On the Road Marathon Reading: Libros Schmibros at the Hammer presents a participatory reading of Jack Kerouac’s landmark 1957 novel “On the Road.” Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

Red Hen at the Armory Center for the Arts: Poets Ron Koertge, Doug Kearney, Bart Edelman and Charles Harper Webb will read their work. Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. 6:30 p.m. $5. (626) 792-5101. https://www.redhen.org.

Julie Salamon: The author will discuss and sign her new biography of playwright Wendy Wasserstein, “Wendy and the Lost Boys.” Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500.

This Is Your Library…: Aloud at Central Library presents the latest installment in its series of talk show-style events. Guests include cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, butchers Lindy & Grundy, humorist Charles Phoenix, singer-songwriter Mia Doi Todd and musical guests Bleached. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Carrie White: The Hollywood hairdresser will present and sign her new memoir, “Upper Cut: Highlights of My Hollywood Life.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

FRIDAY

Dana Gioia: The poet, critic and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts will discuss his work with historian and USC professor Kevin Starr. Musical guests Rod Gilfry and Morten Lauridsen will round out the evening. Bovard Auditorium at USC, 3551 Trousdale Parkway, L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 740-0483.

Jaime Robles and Elizabeth Robinson: The poets will read and discuss their work. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 7 p.m. $5-$7. (310) 822-3006.

Justin Torres: The author of “We the Animals” will read and sign his new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Brent Weeks: The author of “The Black Prism” will read and sign his new fantasy novel. Mysterious Galaxy, 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 7:30 p.m. Free. (310) 542-6000.

SATURDAY

100 Thousand Poets for Change World Poetry Festival: The Los Angeles installment of what aims to be the largest poetry reading in history, with more than 500 events taking place simultaneously across the globe. Readers include Steve Abee, Iris Berry, Ellyn Maybe, Mike Sonsken, Rick Overton, Pam Ward and others. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. noon-8 p.m. (310) 822-3006.

Susanne Kippenberger: The author will discuss and sign her new biography of her late brother, the artist Martin Kippenberger. The book is currently available in German (“Kippenberger. Der Künstler und seine Familien”) and forthcoming in English (“Kippenberger: The Artist and His Families”). Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Paul Koudounaris: The photographer will present and sign his new book, “The Empire of Death: A Cultural History of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses.” La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. noon. Free. (323) 666-7667.

Mona Simpson: The novelist (“My Hollywood”) will be joined by a few of her writing students and representatives from the UCLA literary journal Westwind for a reading of their work. Libros Schmibros, 2000 E. 1st St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 302-9408.