Words & Ideas

Words & Ideas

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.

SUNDAY

Harry Hamlin: The actor will present and sign his new memoir, “Full Frontal Nudity: The Making of an Accidental Actor.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

MONDAY

Edwidge Danticat: The author will read and sign her new book, “Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work.” Galerie Lakaye, 1550 N. Curson Ave., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 460-7333.

Condoleezza Rice: Town Hall Los Angeles presents the former secretary of state in a discussion and signing of her new book, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family.” Rice will be joined by her cousin, Los Angeles lawyer Constance Rice. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 11 a.m. $48-$65. (213) 628-8141. https://www.townhall-la.org.

Condoleezza Rice: Book Soup and PEN Center USA present the former secretary of state in a discussion and signing of her new book, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family,” with Times columnist Patt Morrison. Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 8 p.m. $30 with book; $20 without. (310) 659-3110. https://www.booksoup.com.

Gideon Rose: Zocalo presents the author of “How Wars End: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle” in conversation with UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations director Kal Raustiala. The Actors’ Gang at the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. 7:30 p.m. Free. https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.

TUESDAY

Ingrid Betancourt: Writers Bloc presents the author of “Even Silence Has an End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle” in conversation with David Kipen. ICM Screening Room, 10250 Constellation Blvd., Century City. 7:30 p.m. $20. https://www.writersblocpresents.com.

Mark Bittman: New York Times columnist (“The Minimalist”) and cookbook author (“How to Cook Everything”) will present and sign his new book, “The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living.” Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. $15. (310) 440-4500.

Edwidge Danticat: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work” in conversation with journalist Amy Wilentz. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?: Race, Class and Residence in Los Angeles: A panel discussion featuring scholars, community activists and artists George Lipsitz, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Charlotte Brimmer and Dale Brockman Davis; moderated by Naima J. Keith. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

WEDNESDAY

Francesca Lia Block: The author will read and sign her new YA novel, “The Frenzy.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

David Sedaris: The humorist will discuss and sign his new book, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary.” Chapman University Auditorium, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. 8 p.m. $40. (714) 744-7958.

Slake: L.A. Iconoclasts: Contributors to the new L.A. literary magazine will read, perform and discuss their work: novelist Jerry Stahl, novelist Mark Z. Danielewski, actress-writer Lauren Weedman and cult actress-novelist Mary Woronov. Jazz ensemble Max Wrightson Trio will perform. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

David L. Ulin: The Times book critic will read and sign his new book, “The Lost Art of Reading: Why Books Are So Important in a Distracted Time.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

THURSDAY

Sergio Aragones: The cartoonist will present and sign his new book, “MAD’s Greatest Artists: Sergio Aragones: Five Decades of His Finest Works.” Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

Glen Creason and D.J. Waldie: Aloud at Central Library presents a multi-media cartographic investigation of Los Angeles with the authors of “Los Angeles in Maps” and “Holy Land,” respectively. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. Full, standby only. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

Kim Dower: The poet will read and sign her new collection, “Air Kissing on Mars.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Monique Truong: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the author of “Bitter in the Mouth.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

Thom Vernon: The author of “The Drifts” will read and sign his new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

FRIDAY

Judd Apatow: The producer-director will present and sign his new book, “I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That Might Not Be Funny At All.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Noon. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Rick Springfield: American Voices presents the rocker in conversation with Orange County Register pop critic Peter Larsen on the subject of Springfield’s new memoir, “Late, Late at Night.” Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m. $20 without book; $40 with book. https://www.americanvoicesbeverlyhills.com.

SATURDAY

Judd Apatow: The producer-director will present and sign his new book, “I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny at All.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. noon. Free. (323) 660-1175.

NEXT SUNDAY

Mark Z. Danielewski: The Fifty Year Sword: A dramatic presentation of the “House of Leaves” author’s limited-edition 2005 novella, “The Fifty Year Sword,” will feature actors, shadow artists and Danielewski performing the work in its entirety. Booksigning to follow. REDCAT at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. 7 p.m. $12-$15. (213) 237-2800.