Book events for the week of Nov. 30, 2008

Words & Ideas

MONDAY

EAT: Los Angeles Contributors to the new L.A food guide -- Linda Burum, Jean T. Barrett, Pat Saperstein, Amelia Saltsman and Colleen Dun Bates -- will share their favorite area breakfast spots, taco trucks, wine bars, bakeries, burger joints, farmers markets, food festivals, coffeehouses, gastro-pubs, pizzerias and more. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 6 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Denis Leary The comedian will present and sign his new book, “Why We Suck.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

TUESDAY

Denis Leary Barnes & Noble, 189 the Grove Drive, L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 525-0270.

The Paris Review Hammer Readings series presents a celebration marking the literary magazine’s 55th anniversary in print and the publication of “The Paris Review Interviews, Vol. 3” with a panel discussion featuring editor Philip Gourevitch and former staff members Stephen Gaghan and Mona Simpson. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 6 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

Rachel Resnick The author will read and sign her new book, “Love Junkie.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Scott Simon Author and host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition” will lead a community discussion on the subject of immigration, held in conjunction with the exhibition “The Way We See It.” Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (626) 744-1177.

WEDNESDAY

Ariel Sabar The author of “My Father’s Paradise” will read and sign his new memoir. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Maria Semple The author of “This One Is Mine” will read and sign her new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Victor Villasenor The author of “Rain of Gold” and “Burro Genius” will sign and discuss his memoir, “Crazy Loco Love.” East Los Angeles Library, 4837 E. 3rd St., L.A. 6:30 p.m. Free. (323) 264-0155.

THURSDAY

Mark Doty, Dana Goodyear and Timothy Steele Aloud at Central Library presents a panel discussion and reading by the three poets, moderated by Robert N. Casper. www.aloudla.org. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025.

Quincy Jones The acclaimed music producer will present and sign his new memoir, “The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey, My Passions: Photos and Mementos from Q’s Personal Collection.” Barnes & Noble Superstore, 1201 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 260-9110.

Maxwell Taylor Kennedy The author of “Danger’s Hour: The Story of the USS Bunker Hill and the Kamikaze Pilot Who Crippled Her” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

FRIDAY

Carl Kozlowski The funnyman will present and sign his new book, “Seize the Day Job.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Mary Ellen Mark The photographer will present and sign her new book, “Seen Behind the Scene.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 9 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

SATURDAY

Patrick Ecclesine The photographer will present and sign his new book, “Faces of Sunset Boulevard: A Portrait of Los Angeles.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.