Books: James Ellroy at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena

Bestselling crime-fiction novelist James Ellroy (“L.A. Confidential,” “The Black Dahlia”) will be at Vroman’s to discuss and sign his latest non-fiction work, “The Hiliker Curse.” Unraveling pieces of his own psyche and personal history, this candid memoir delves into the author’s personal experience in relationships. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd. 7 p.m. Thurs. Free. (626) 744-1834. https://www.vromansbookstore.com.