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General admission reservations are now open! Select from nearly 100 panel conversations with authors and celebrities.

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Join Times pop music critic Mikael Wood for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the legendary musician about his memoir, “Truly.”

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See Sarah Jessica Parker in conversation with author Alexandra Oliva as they discuss the new SJP Lit novel “The Radiant Dark.”

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Join Times culture critic Lorraine Ali for a chat with Larry David about her new “Curb Your Enthusiasm” book, “No Lessons Learned.”

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Act fast: Limited public tickets are available for this ceremony honoring the year’s best books and authors.

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THE BIGGEST BOOK FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY.

  • 150,000 attendees

  • 500+ authors & celebrities

  • 200+ author events

  • Fun for all ages

Find your spark at the L.A. Times Festival of Books, April 18-19 on the USC Campus. General Admission is free and the festival will also feature exclusive paid events with authors and celebrities.

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