Book calendar

Words & Ideas

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.

SUNDAY

Border Poets: Amalio Madueño, Maria Miranda Maloney, Laura Cesarco Eglin and Daniel Elia Galicia will read their work at a reading hosted by Richard Modiano. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 4 p.m. Free. (310) 822-3006.

Tom Nolan: The author of “Three Chords for Beauty’s Sake: The Life of Artie Shaw” will present and sign the new biography. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Steven Reigns: The local poet will read and sign his new collection, “Inheritance.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Daniel J. Siegel: The psychiatrist and author of “Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation” will present and sign his new book. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 4 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Diane Wakoski: The poet will read and discuss her latest collection, “Diamond Dog.” Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 7:30 p.m. (310) 822-3006.

MONDAY

Tom Miller: The author of “The Wave” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

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

Carlos Ruiz Zafón: Zócalo presents the author of “The Shadow of the Wind” in conversation with Rick Kleffel on the subject of Zafón’s new novel, “The Angel’s Game.” Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

TUESDAY

Thomas Levenson: Aloud at Central Library presents a discussion and signing with documentary filmmaker and author of “Newton and the Counterfeiter: The Unknown Detective Career of the World’s Greatest Scientist.” Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Fred Thompson: The actor and politician will present and sign his new book, “Teaching the Pig to Dance: A Memoir of Growing Up and Second Chances.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

WEDNESDAY

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

Sebastian Junger: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “A Perfect Storm” in conversation with writer-director John Sacret Young on the subject of Junger’s new book, “War.” Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Full; standby only. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Jay Mohr: The actor/comedian will sign his new book, “No Wonder My Parents Drank: Tales From a Stand-Up Dad.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Nicholas Montemarano: The author of short story collection “If the Sky Falls” and the novel “A Fine Place” will read and discuss his work as part of the Hammer’s New American Writing series. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

Wes Moore: The author of “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates” will read and sign his new book. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

THURSDAY

Neil Landau: The author of “101 Things I Learned(TM) in Film School” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Ian McEwan: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the author on the subject of his new novel, “Solar.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

Ben Schwartz, Sammy Harkham and Robert Fiore: Schwartz, editor of “The Best American Comics Criticism” will discuss the new anthology with Kramers Ergot editor Harkham and comics critic Fiore. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Milo Sindell and Thuy Sindell: The authors of “The End of Work as You Know It: 8 Strategies to Redefine Work on Your Own Terms” will present and sign their new book. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Written in California Reading Series: Poets Douglas Kearney, Eloise Klein Healy and Brendan Constantine will read their work. Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. 7 p.m. $5-$7. (626) 568-3665.

FRIDAY

Black & Tan Reading Series: Armine Iknadossian, Zachary Kluckman, Devin O’Neill and Mariana Ruiz will read their work; Bryan Sander and Brett-Candace will host. Stories, 1716 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3733.

Kirk Franklin: The author of “The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life’s Storms” will present and sign his new book. Eso Won Books, 4331 Degnan Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 290-1048.

Nicholas Karavatos and Ivan G. Goldman: The authors of “No Asylum” and “Barfighter,” respectively, will read and discuss their work. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 7:30 p.m. (310) 822-3006.

Red Book Dialogues: Jack Kornfield and Katherine Sanford: The Buddhist teacher and author Kornfield will discuss the Hammer’s current exhibition “The Red Book of C.G. Jung” with Jungian analyst Sanford. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

Fran Yariv and Barbara Pokras: The authors of “Feeding Mrs. Moskowitz and the Caregiver,” who are sisters, will read and sign their new book of companion novellas. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

SATURDAY

Glen David Gold: The author of “Carter Beats the Devil” will read and sign his new novel, “Sunnyside.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.