BOOK CALENDAR

TODAY

LONG BEACH: L.A. Times columnist Al Martinez discusses his work, public library, 101 Pacific, 2 p.m. (562) 433-2923.

ORANGE: Rochelle Krich (“Shadows of Sin”) and Jim Fusilli (“Closing Time”) sign their books, Book Carnival, 348 S. Tustin Ave., 1 p.m. (714) 538-3210.

SANTA MONICA: Marissa Roth and D.J. Waldie discuss “Real City,” Midnight Special, 1318 Third St. Promenade, 5 p.m. (310) 393-2923.

SIMI VALLEY: Susan Vreeland discusses “Girl in Hyacinth Blue,” $5, city library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd., 2 p.m. (805) 581-1906.

THOUSAND OAKS: Andrew Vachss signs “Pain Management,” Mysteries to Die For, 2940 Thousand Oaks, noon, (805) 374-0084.

VENICE: Tribute to Gregory Corso, $9, Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., 2 p.m. (310) 822-3006.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Mary Rose O’Reilley (“Barn at the End of the World”) and Victor Sanchez (“Toltec Path of Recapitulation”) discuss their books, Bodhi Tree, 8585 Melrose, 3; 7:30 p.m. (310) 659-1733.

MONDAY

BRENTWOOD: Jim Crace reads “The Devil’s Larder,” Dutton’s, 11975 San Vicente Blvd., 7 p.m. (310) 476-6263.

CENTURY CITY: Rochelle Krich signs “Shadows of Sin,” Brentano’s, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m. (310) 785-0204.

LOS ANGELES: Richard Reeves discusses “President Nixon,” Central Library, 5th and Flower streets, 7 p.m. (213) 228-7025.

LOS FELIZ: Andrew Vachss reads “Pain Management,” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., 7:30 p.m. (323) 660-1175.

WEST LOS ANGELES: Victor Villasenor signs “Thirteen Senses,” Barnes & Noble, 10850 W. Pico, 7:30 p.m. (310) 475-4144.

YORBA LINDA: Richard Reeves discusses “President Nixon,” Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., $8, 10:30 a.m. (lecture); 11:30 a.m. (714) 993-5075.

TUESDAY

BEVERLY HILLS: Clive Barker reads “Coldheart Canyon,” Beverly Hills Library, 444 N. Rexford Drive, 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

LOS FELIZ: Kinky Friedman reads “Guide to Texas Etiquette,” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont, 7:30 p.m. (323) 660-1175.

LOS ANGELES: Gina Nahai discusses “Sunday’s Silence,” Central Library, 5th and Flower streets, 7 p.m. (213) 228-7025.

ORANGE: Joseph Kanon signs “The Good German,” Book Carnival, 348 S. Tustin, 6 p.m. (714) 538-3210.

PASADENA: Jonathan Kirsch reads “The Woman Who Laughed at God,” Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado, 7 p.m. (800) 769-BOOK.

SANTA MONICA: Michal Strutin discusses “Discovering Natural Israel,” California Map Center, 3312 Pico, 7 p.m. (310) 396-MAPS.

WEDNESDAY

ENCINO: Judith Riley signs “Master of All Desires,” Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., 7:30 p.m. (818) 380-1636.

LA VERNE: Julie Mammano signs “Rhinos Who Play Soccer,” Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Bookshop, 1030 Bonita, 10 a.m. (909) 599-4558.

LOS ANGELES: L.A. Poetry Festival event features Elizabeth Cazessus and Antonieta Villamil, Central Library, 5th and Flower streets, 7 p.m. (310) 204-4807.

SANTA MONICA: Jonathan Kirsch reads “The Woman Who Laughed at God,” Barnes & Noble, 1201 Third St. Promenade, 7:30 p.m. (310) 260-9110.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: William Mann signs “Behind the Screen,” Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., 8 p.m. (310) 659-3684.

THURSDAY

ALISO VIEJO: Phillip Reed discusses the “Marquis de Fraud,” Aliso Viejo Library, 1 Journey, 7 p.m. (949) 360-1730.

BEVERLY HILLS: Writers Bloc presents Amos Oz with Rabbi Bill Cutter, $15, Temple Emanuel, 300 N. Clark, 7:30 p.m. Reservations: (310) 335-0917.

BEVERLY HILLS: P.J. O’Rourke reads “The CEO of the Sofa,” Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Drive, 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

DEL MAR: Chalmers Johnson discusses “Blowback,” Esmeralda Books, 1555 Camino Del Mar, 7 p.m. (858) 755-2707.

LOS ANGELES: Studs Terkel discusses “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?,” $10, L.A. County Museum of Art, 6067 Wilshire, 7:30 p.m. Reservations: (877) 322-6225.

LOS ANGELES: W.G. Sebald (“Austerlitz”) in conversation with Los Angeles Times Book Editor Steve Wasserman, Central Library, 5th and Flower streets, 7 p.m. Reservations: (213) 228-7025.

PACIFIC PALISADES: Alan Eisenstock signs “Sports Talk,” Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Ave., 7:30 p.m. (310) 454-4063.

WESTWOOD: Ken McLeod signs “Wake Up to Your Life,” Borders Books and Music, 1360 Westwood Blvd., 7:30 p.m. (310) 475-3444.

FRIDAY

BRENTWOOD: Allen Kurzweil reads “The Grand Complication,” Dutton’s, 11975 San Vicente Blvd., 7 p.m. (310) 476-6263.

SHERMAN OAKS: Vincent Bugliosi discusses “Betrayal of America,” Senior Center, 5400 Van Nuys, 7 p.m. $3, (818) 995-0588.

TORRANCE: L.A. Times magazine sr. editor Martin J. Smith discusses “From Journalist to Novelist,” $5, Southwest Manuscripters, 5481 W. Torrance, 7 p.m. (310) 544-1278.

SATURDAY

BRENTWOOD: Tracy Chevalier reads “Falling Angels,” Dutton’s, 11975 San Vicente Blvd., 2 p.m. (310) 476-6263.

MONTROSE: Jerrilyn Farmer discusses her books, Once Upon a Time, 2284 Honolulu Ave., 2 p.m. (818) 248-9668.

PASADENA: Lawrence Block reads “Hope to Die,” Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., 7 p.m. (800) 769-BOOK.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Katherine Martin signs “Women of Spirit,” Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Phyllis Curott signs “Witch Crafting,” Bodhi Tree Bookstore, 8585 Melrose Ave., 3 p.m. (310) 659-1733.

WOODLAND HILLS: Barbara Saltzman reads “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle,” Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory, 1:30 p.m., (818) 340-9645.

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