Words & Ideas

Words & Ideas

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.

SUNDAY

Jamie Rose: The author of “Shut Up and Dance!: The Joy of Letting Go of the Lead — On the Dance Floor and Off” will discuss and sign her new book. Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 3 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

Tongue and Groove Reading Series: Authors Stephen Elliott (“The Adderall Diaries”), Kenneth Sonny Donato (“A Poet’s Guide to Bars”), Amy Uyematsu (“Stone Bow Prayer”) and Kim Dower (“Air Kissing on Mars”) will read. Hotel Cafe, 16231/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. 6 p.m. $6. https://www.tongueandgroovela.com.

MONDAY

Dyan Cannon: The actress-director will present and sign her new memoir, “Dear Cary: My Life With Cary Grant.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Adam Jay Epstein & Andrew Jacobson: The authors will read and sign their new book, “The Familiars No. 2: Secrets of the Crown.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Charles C. Mann: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created” in conversation with author Richard Rodriguez. 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.

TUESDAY

Paul Levine: The author of “Lassiter” will read and sign his new thriller. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Chris Salewicz: The author of “Bob Marley: The Untold Story” will discuss and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Adam Winkler: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America” in conversation with UC Irvine School of Law founding dean Erwin Chemerinsky. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. https://www.aloudla.org.

WEDNESDAY

Helen Benedict and Charlotte Innes: The authors of the novel “Sand Queen” and the poetry collection “Licking the Serpent” will read and sign their respective new books. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Jaimy Gordon: The National Book Award-winning author of “The Lord of Misrule” will read and discuss her work. Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (310) 527-6847.

Amor Towles: The author will read and sign his new novel, “Rules of Civility.” Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

THURSDAY

Aimee Bender and Sarah Shun-lien Bynum: The authors will read from their contributions to the new anthology, “Fantastic Women: 18 Tales of the Surreal and the Sublime From Tin House.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Christopher Meeks: The author of “Love at Absolute Zero” will read and sign his new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Alvin Orloff: The author of “Why Aren’t You Smiling?” will read and sign his new novel as part of the Homo-Centric Reading Series. Stories, 1716 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3733.

Thomas Pynchon’s L.A. Trilogy: Author Mark Z. Danielewski (“House of Leaves,” “Only Revolutions”) will give a talk on the reclusive author’s three Los Angeles novels, not counting “Gravity’s Rainbow.” Libros Schmibros, 2000 E. 1st St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 302-9408.

Héctor Tobar: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the Times columnist and author of “The Barbarian Nurseries.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. https://www.kcrw.com.

FRIDAY

Dyan Cannon: The actress-director will present and sign her new memoir, “Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Tony D’Souza: The author of “Mule: A Novel of Moving Weight” will read and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Love Bites: A Banned Erotica Showcase: PEN Center USA and Playboy presents a slew of performers — Lucy Engelman, Tom Frank, Joseph O’Malley, Joe Pistone, Leslie Schoot, Joe Tower and Elvy Yost (not to mention “burlesque royalty” La Cholita, Kitten Natividad and Penny Starr, Jr.) — reading risqué selections from “The Story of O,” “Tropic of Cancer,” “The Awakening,” “Delta of Venus,” “Lady Chatterly’s Lover,” “Madame Bovary” and “Lolita.” Author Jerry Stahl hosts. Comedy Store, 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. $10. (323) 656-6225. https://www.penusa.org.

Sloth and Diligence: Author-performer Sandra Tsing Loh will be joined by her students from the USC Master of Professional Writing Program for a reading. Barnes & Noble, 189 The Grove Drive, L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 525-0270.

SATURDAY

Joanne Fluke: The author will present and sign her new book, “Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden Cookbook: Hannah Swensen’s Recipes from the Cookie Jar.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 5 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

George Sanchez: The Boyle Heights Historical Society will co-host a discussion with the historian and author (“Becoming Mexican American: Ethnicity, Culture and Identity in Chicano Los Angeles, 1900-1945”) on the history of the neighborhood. Libros Schmibros, 2000 E. 1st St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 302-9408.

NEXT SUNDAY

10th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair: A full day of literary festivities, including 12 stages,125 exhibitor booths and the Writing Room, where workshops will be held all day. Authors include Meredith Baxter, Marcia Clark, Jackie Collins, Florence Henderson, Christopher Rice, Lisa See, Susan Straight, Justin Torres and others. West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. https://www.westhollywoodbookfair.org.

Jane Lynch: Live Talks Los Angeles presents the actress (“Glee”) in conversation with actor Adam Scott on the subject of her new memoir, “Happy Accidents.” Club Nokia at L.A. Live, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles. 7 p.m. VIP reception from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. $29-$125. https://www.livetalksla.org.