Words & Ideas

WORDS & IDEAS

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich

SUNDAY

Alurista: The poet (“Z Eros”) will read and discuss his work. Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave. 50, L.A. 2 p.m. Free. (323) 258-1435.

William Upski Wimsatt: The author of “Please Don’t Bomb the Suburbs” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

WEDNESDAY

Rick Moody: The author will read and sign his new novel, “The Four Fingers of Death.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

New Poets of the American West: Contributors to the new anthology will read their work: Jeffrey Schultz, Joyce E. Young, Lynne Thompson, Maurya Simon, William Archila, Teresa Chuc Dowell, Carol V. Davis and Melinda Palacio. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 6:30 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

THURSDAY

Keith Adams: The author of “Broken Whole: A California Tale of Craziness, Creativity and Chaos” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Paul Muldoon: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the poet on the subject of his new collection, “Maggot.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

Mona Simpson: The author of “Anywhere But Here” will read and sign her new novel, “My Hollywood.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A.. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.