Book events for the week of July 4, 2010

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.

TUESDAY

Michele Dominguez Greene: The author of “Keep Sweet” will read and sign her new YA novel. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Piper Kerman: The author of “Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison” will present and sign her new memoir. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Michael Maltzan: Zócalo presents a discussion with the architect and Frances Anderton, host of KCRW’s “DnA: Design and Architecture,” focused on the question, “Is Good Architecture a Luxury?” Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (213) 381-2541. https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

Peter D. Ward: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “The Flooded Earth: Our Future in a World Without Ice Caps” in conversation with Times staff writer Margot Roosevelt. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

WEDNESDAY

Eric Davidson: The author of “We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut, 1988-2001” will present and sign his new book. Stories, 1716 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3733.

Rich Fulcher: The American comedian, best known for his role in the British TV show “The Mighty Boosh,” will present and sign his new book, “Tiny Acts of Rebellion: 97 Almost-Legal Ways to Stick It to the Man.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

New Texture Nights: Authors Josh Alan Friedman (“Black Cracker”), Chris D. (“A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die”) and Wyatt Doyle (“Stop Requested”) will read and sign their new books, each published by the L.A. indie imprint New Texture. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110. https://www.newtexturenights.blogspot.com.

Will Seafood Soon Be a Delicacy? Zócalo presents a panel discussion featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold, chef Michael Cimarusti, Heal the Bay President Mark Gold and Santa Monica Seafood’s Logan Kock. https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (213) 403-0416.

THURSDAY

Gregg Hurwitz: The author will read and sign his new novel, “They’re Watching.” Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

Attica Locke and Danzy Senna: Aloud at Central Library presents a reading and conversation with the authors of “Black Water Rising” and “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?: A Personal History,” respectively. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

New Texture Nights: Authors Josh Alan Friedman (“Black Cracker”), Chris D. (“A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die”) and Wyatt Doyle (“Stop Requested”) will read and sign their new books, each published by the L.A. indie imprint New Texture. La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 6 p.m. Free. (323) 666-7667. https://www.newtexturenights.blogspot.com.

John Waters and Elif Batuman: Host Michael Silverblatt will present book suggestions by the cult filmmaker, whose new book is “Role Models,” and will interview the author of “The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

FRIDAY

New Texture Nights: Authors Josh Alan Friedman (“Black Cracker”), Chris D. (“A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die”) and Wyatt Doyle (“Stop Requested”) will read and sign their new books, each published by the LA indie imprint New Texture. Alias Books, 1650 Sawtelle Blvd., West Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 473-4442. https://www.newtexturenights.blogspot.com.

Red(d)ress Reading Series: Poets Pamela August Russell, Darren Clavadetscher and Douglas Kearney will read their work; musical guests Arlo and Aisling will perform. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 7:30 p.m. (310) 822-3006.

Esther Pearl Watson: The author of “Unlovable” will present and sign volume two of her graphic novel. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

SATURDAY

Aimee Bender: The author will read and sign her new novel, “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.” Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 4 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

Forever Changes: Arthur Lee and the Book of Love: John Einarson will discuss and sign his new book about the late musician and his band Love, and will be joined by author Dominic Priore, Lee’s widow Diane Lee, Love band members Johnny Echols and Mike Randle, Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman and Michael Stuart, Dennis Kelley and Andrew Sandoval of Rhino Records. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Denise Hamilton and Gary Phillips: The editors of “ Los Angeles Noir” and “Orange County Noir,” respectively, will discuss and sign the new anthologies. Apostrophe Books, 4712 E. 2nd St., Long Beach. 1 p.m. Free. (526) 438-7950.

New Texture Nights: Authors Josh Alan Friedman (“Black Cracker”), Chris D. (“A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die”) and Wyatt Doyle (“Stop Requested”) will read and sign their new books, each published by the LA indie imprint New Texture. Plus special guest George Clayton Johnson (co-author, “Logan’s Run”). Mystery & Imagination Bookshop, 238 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 2 p.m. Free. (818) 545-0121. https://www.newtexturenights.blogspot.com.

New Texture Nights: Authors Josh Alan Friedman (“Black Cracker”), Chris D. (“A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die”) and Wyatt Doyle (“Stop Requested”) will read and sign their new books, each published by the LA indie imprint New Texture. Plus a reading and signing by Georgina Spelvin (“The Devil Made Me Do It”) and musical performances by Rev. Raymond Branch, Sandee Curry, Donna Lethal, Paul Silva and Matt Kennedy. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 6 p.m. (213) 413-8200. https://www.newtexturenights.blogspot.com.

NEXT SUNDAY

Mary McNamara: The author of “The Starlet” will present and sign her new book. Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 3 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

New Texture Nights: Authors Josh Alan Friedman (“Black Cracker”), Chris D. (“A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die”) and Wyatt Doyle (“Stop Requested”) will read and sign their new books, each published by the L.A. indie imprint New Texture. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 7 p.m. (310) 822-3006. https://www.newtexturenights.blogspot.com.

Not Content: Writers-in-residence Douglas Kearney and Vanessa Place will read their work as part of the Not Content reading series organized by Les Figues Press in association with LACE’s Public Interest initiative. Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE), 6522 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 4 p.m. (323) 957-1777.

Slake Magazine Launch: Authors Mark Z. Danielewski (“House of Leaves”), Michelle Huneven (“Blame”), food critic Jonathan Gold and David Schneider will read their work from the premiere issue of the new LA lit mag. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.