books in los angeles

sunday27thsepttoday

AKO by Lee at Sunday Funday in westlake

when: sun 27 sept · 10am–5pm
where: A Good Used Book307 glendale blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: books · community · farmers markets · browse the bookstore market · drink tea · weekly Sunday market · free
wallet: free · walk in

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Writers Block in little tokyo

when: sun 27 sept · 11am–1pm
where: Tillies Coffee820 s santa fe ave, los angeles, ca 90021
why: books · community · write · judgment-free writing meetup · guided writing exercises · Tillies Coffee · admission tbd
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Mimosas & Lit 2.0 in pasadena

when: sun 27 sept · 12:30pm
where: Pasadena (location shared with members)
why: books · community · romance books · book club · brunch · mimosas · pasadena
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SekWu Mahjong Social: Book Talk, Lesson & Open Play in leimert park

when: sun 27 sept · 1pm–4pm
where: Lore4334 degnan blvd, los angeles, ca 90008
why: books · mahjong · talks · play · learn · book talk · book signing · beginner friendly · afternoon
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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The BIG Store Room Sale at Burbank Museum in burbank

when: sun 27 sept · 1pm–4pm
where: Gordon R. Howard Museum Complex1100 w clark ave, burbank, ca 91506
why: books · estate sales · fashion · museum archive sale · antiques · vintage clothing · furniture · free admission
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tuesday29thsept

Pop-Up Circle: The Last Question in venice

when: tue 29 sept · 6:30pm–9pm
where: The Cook's Garden Venice1033 abbot kinney blvd, venice, ca 90291
why: books · community · plants · talks · short story · book discussion · Isaac Asimov · community garden · $10 · sold out
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Junior High Book Club: Mean in glendale

when: tue 29 sept · 6:30pm–8pm
where: Junior High603 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204
why: books · read · book club · Mean · Myriam Gurba · all ages · free RSVP
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wednesday30thsept

The Serviceberry Book Club Picnic & Walk in silver lake

when: wed 30 sept · 6pm
where: Silver Lake Meadow2300 silver lake blvd, los angeles, ca 90039
why: books · community · read · The Serviceberry book club · picnic and walk · women only · free
wallet: free · walk in

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Death Cafe in echo park

when: wed 30 sept · 6pm
where: Heavy Manners Library2115 sunset blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: books · community · talks · talk openly about death · tea and snacks · 6pm · RSVP requested · free
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ALL OF ME in east hollywood

when: wed 30 sept · 7:30pm
where: Wu:uM671 n berendo st, los angeles, ca 90004
why: books · music · talks · watch · live music · piano · storytelling · book signing · $55 plus booking fee · 21+
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thursday1stoct

Jazz at Lore with Chris Powe in leimert park

when: thu 1 oct · 6pm–8pm
where: Lore4334 degnan blvd, los angeles, ca 90008
why: books · community · music · live jazz · quartet · $23.18 ticket · bookshop
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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Cosmic Gatherings at Cruzita's in huntington park

when: thu 1 oct · 7pm–9pm
where: Cruzita's Deli & Cafe7121 state st, huntington park, ca 90255
why: books · community · music · book club · Alice Coltrane · Cosmic Music · spiritual jazz · vinyl DJ sets · special drinks · admission information not published
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Sprint for Your Life in pasadena

when: thu 1 oct · 7pm–8:30pm
where: Mesmer Mesmer65 e holly st, pasadena, ca 91103
why: books · community · creative writing · body doubling · writing sprints · The Undead Bookshop · monthly · free
wallet: free · walk inrsvp

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Forming & Like Swimmers Animation Screening in echo park

when: thu 1 oct · 7pm–8pm
where: Heavy Manners Library2115 sunset blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: art · books · movies · watch · animation screening · book signing · exhibition opening · free RSVP
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Supernatural Machines: The History of Spirit Communication Devices in los feliz

when: thu 1 oct · 7pm–8:30pm
where: Philosophical Research Society3910 los feliz blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: books · talks · occult history · book preview · spirit communication devices · $15 ticket
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friday2ndoct

Melanin & Mimosas Book Club

when: fri 2 oct · 6pm
where: Los Angeles (location shared with members)
why: books · community · book club · Black women · friendship · Los Angeles
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Cut It Out! Analog Collage Workshop in east hollywood

when: fri 2 oct · 7pm–9pm
where: Steve's Backhouse4866 clinton st, los angeles, ca 90004
why: art · books · food · make · analog collage · book launch · beginner friendly · $45 · materials included
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palm tree punk book launch + open mic in highland park

when: fri 2 oct · 7pm–9pm
where: North Figueroa Bookshop6040 n figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90042
why: art · books · comedy · community · book launch · open mic · poetry · author reading · free refreshments · evening
wallet: free · walk in

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saturday3rdoct

Rare Books LA Union Station in little tokyo

when: sat 3 oct · 10am–6pm
where: Los Angeles Union Station800 n alameda st, los angeles, ca 90012
why: art · books · talks · antiquarian books · book fair · first editions · Interview with the Vampire · $23.18+
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The Art of Fairy Tales Symposium & Afterparty in los feliz

when: sat 3 oct · 10am–10pm
where: Philosophical Research Society3910 los feliz blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: art · books · dancing · music · talks · $60 general admission · fairy tales · symposium · book signing · courtyard afterparty · dj set
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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sunday4thoct

Rare Books LA Union Station in little tokyo

when: sun 4 oct · 10am–4pm
where: Los Angeles Union Station800 n alameda st, los angeles, ca 90012
why: art · books · talks · antiquarian books · book fair · first editions · Interview with the Vampire · $23.18+
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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The Goblin Market in los feliz

when: sun 4 oct · 11am–4pm
where: Philosophical Research Society3910 los feliz blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: art · books · fashion · shop · thematic market · artists and makers · fairy tales · all ages · 11am–4pm
wallet: free · walk in

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tuesday6thoct

Discipline: Reading with Larissa Pham in silver lake

when: tue 6 oct · 6pm–9pm
where: Modern Bread & Bagel Silver Lake1529 griffith park blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: books · talks · hear · author reading and conversation · $18.40–$23 tickets · Discipline
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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thursday8thoct

Take Me to Your River Publication Launch in frogtown

when: thu 8 oct · 5:30pm–8pm
where: Clockshop2806 clearwater st, los angeles, ca 90039
why: books · music · talks · read · bilingual publication launch · author discussion · Ruben Molina soul and blues DJ set · free RSVP
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Friends and Family with Natalie Baszile in west adams

when: thu 8 oct · 7pm
where: Reparations Club3054 s victoria ave, los angeles, ca 90016
why: books · talks · read · book launch · author conversation · doors 6:30pm · free capacity RSVP available · ticket with signed book · all ages
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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Athanasius Kircher: A Walking Cabinet of Curiosities in los feliz

when: thu 8 oct · 7:30pm–9pm
where: Philosophical Research Society3910 los feliz blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: books · talks · Magic of Books · William Kiesel · $22 ticket · history of ideas
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friday9thoct

Writing Gets Lonely in echo park

when: fri 9 oct · 1pm–3pm
where: Heavy Manners Library2115 sunset blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: books · community · write · open writing studio · drop in · creative community
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Banned Books Speakeasy in the valley

when: fri 9 oct · 6pm–10pm
where: Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore12677 glenoaks blvd, sylmar, ca 91342
why: books · cocktails · food · music · read · banned books celebration · live jazz · 1920s glamour dress code · free admission
wallet: free · walk in

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Emily the Strange 25th Anniversary Book Signing & Cosplay Contest in los feliz

when: fri 9 oct · 7pm–9pm
where: Soap Plant Wacko4633 hollywood blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: art · books · fashion · book signing · cosplay contest · Emily the Strange · all ages · $15.95–$16.99 book ticket
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saturday10thoct

Beyond Baroque Fundraiser Dinner

when: sat 10 oct · 6pm–8:30pm
where: Private Los Angeles Residence
why: books · community · food · eat · literary fundraiser dinner · poetry readings · address shared with ticket holders · $132.24 ticket
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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sunday11thoct

Book Club Supper Club: It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over in chinatown

when: sun 11 oct · 12pm–8pm
where: Chinatown, Los Angeles
why: books · community · food · read · book club supper club · Anne de Marcken · lunch and dinner included · sold out · waitlist · admission price not published
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monday12thoct

Notes on a Blacklash with April Ryan in west adams

when: mon 12 oct · 7pm
where: Reparations Club3054 s victoria ave, los angeles, ca 90016
why: books · talks · read · book launch · author conversation · doors 6:30pm · free capacity RSVP available · ticket with signed book · all ages
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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tuesday13thoct

Westside Threads Book Club in mar vista

when: tue 13 oct · 6:30pm–8:30pm
where: réunion12204 venice blvd, los angeles, ca 90066
why: books · food · book club · girls night · Rock Paper Scissors · Alice Feeney · light bites · refreshments · games
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Min Jin Lee Discusses American Hagwon in westlake

when: tue 13 oct · 7pm
where: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles540 s commonwealth ave, los angeles, ca 90020
why: books · community · talks · author conversation · American Hagwon · Min Jin Lee · Lee Isaac Chung · Jamie Chung · signed book · $52 GA · $100 VIP
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wednesday14thoct

It’s Only Dancing with Jasmine Guillory in west adams

when: wed 14 oct · 7pm
where: Reparations Club3054 s victoria ave, los angeles, ca 90016
why: books · talks · read · book launch · author conversation · doors 6:30pm · free capacity RSVP available · ticket with signed book · all ages
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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thursday15thoct

Literary Wineaux Society LA: Rebecca in sherman oaks

when: thu 15 oct · 6:30pm
where: Augustine Wine Bar13456 ventura blvd, sherman oaks, ca 91423
why: books · community · wine · book club · Rebecca · Daphne du Maurier · Sherman Oaks
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Sounds Like a Cult Live in frogtown

when: thu 15 oct · 9:30pm–11pm
where: Elysian Theater1944 riverside dr, los angeles, ca 90039
why: books · comedy · talks · live podcast · book signing · Once in a Timeline · specialty cocktails · 21+
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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saturday17thoct

Cold Brew & Donuts: Books, TV & Film Writing Club in east hollywood

when: sat 17 oct · 10am–12pm
where: Padel Courts at 5115 Sunset5115 sunset blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: books · coffee · food · networking · writers · industry q&a · cold brew · donuts · $30
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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18th Annual Los Angeles Printers Fair in carson

when: sat 17 oct · 10am–4pm
where: International Printing Museum315 w torrance blvd, carson, ca 90745
why: art · books · explore · printing fair · letterpress demonstrations · hands-on activities
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser in venice

when: sat 17 oct · 12pm–9pm
where: Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center681 venice blvd, venice, ca 90291
why: books · community · music · read · all-day poetry marathon · community open mic · small press fair · $21.99 ticket
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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Heavy Manners Comics Fair Fall 2026 in echo park

when: sat 17 oct · 12pm–6pm
where: Heavy Manners Library2115 sunset blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: art · books · community · browse independent comics · two-day comics fair · over 40 artists · free
wallet: free · rsvprsvp

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sunday18thoct

826LA@Hammer: Monsters Hate Rules: A Game-Writing Workshop in westwood

when: sun 18 oct · 11am
where: Hammer Museum10899 wilshire blvd, los angeles, ca 90024
why: books · games · write · creative writing · workshop · kids · indoor
wallet: free · walk inrsvp

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Boozy Broads Book Club in west hollywood

when: sun 18 oct · 3pm
where: West Hollywood (location shared with members)
why: books · community · wine · book club · women 40+ · wine bar · west hollywood
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The Poetry Brothel: Monsters in hollywood

when: sun 18 oct · 6pm–10pm
where: Sassafras Saloon1233 n vine st, los angeles, ca 90038
why: art · books · dancing · music · hear · immersive cabaret · live poetry · one-on-one readings · jazz · tarot · typewriter poets · performance art
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monday19thoct

The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford in west adams

when: mon 19 oct · 7pm
where: Reparations Club3054 s victoria ave, los angeles, ca 90016
why: books · talks · read · book launch · author conversation · doors 6:30pm · free capacity RSVP available · ticket with signed book · all ages
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tuesday20thoct

Stellar Smoke with Tanaïs & Chantal Aida Gordon in west adams

when: tue 20 oct · 7pm
where: Reparations Club3054 s victoria ave, los angeles, ca 90016
why: books · talks · read · book launch · author conversation · doors 6:30pm · free capacity RSVP available · ticket with signed book · all ages
wallet: paid · tickettickets

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friday23rdoct

Writing Gets Lonely in echo park

when: fri 23 oct · 1pm–3pm
where: Heavy Manners Library2115 sunset blvd, los angeles, ca 90026
why: books · community · write · open writing studio · drop in · creative community
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saturday24thoct

Latin American Horror Writing Workshop

when: sat 24 oct · 4pm–7pm
where: Los Angeles location to be announced
why: books · talks · write · reading and discussion · generative writing · $80 · location to be announced · food and drinks included
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sunday25thoct

Physical Media Swap in east los angeles

when: sun 25 oct · 12pm–3pm
where: The Bounce Los Angeles112 n rowan ave, los angeles, ca 90063
why: books · coffee · community · music · swap · physical media
wallet: free · tickettickets

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thursday29thoct

Cosmic Gatherings at Cruzita's in huntington park

when: thu 29 oct · 7pm–9pm
where: Cruzita's Deli & Cafe7121 state st, huntington park, ca 90255
why: books · community · music · book club · Alice Coltrane · Cosmic Music · spiritual jazz · vinyl DJ sets · special drinks · admission information not published
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friday30thoct

Graveyard Book Launch in culver city

when: fri 30 oct · 6:30pm–8pm
where: Village Well Books & Coffee9900 culver blvd #1b, culver city, ca 90232
why: books · talks · book launch · Graveyard · Kyle Kouri · writing Los Angeles · author conversation · readings · free RSVP
wallet: free · rsvprsvp

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thursday5thnov

Sprint for Your Life in pasadena

when: thu 5 nov · 7pm–8:30pm
where: Mesmer Mesmer65 e holly st, pasadena, ca 91103
why: books · community · creative writing · body doubling · writing sprints · The Undead Bookshop · monthly · free
wallet: free · walk inrsvp

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saturday7thnov

L.A. ZINE FEST 2026 in little tokyo

when: sat 7 nov · 11am–5pm
where: Angel City Derby Warehouse785 e 14th pl, los angeles, ca 90021
why: art · books · festivals · browse zines · meet zinesters · celebrate independent publishing
wallet: free · walk in

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Margin Arts & Books Fair

when: sat 7 nov
where: Margin Fair Los Angeles Location TBA
why: art · books · festivals · arts fair · book fair · independent publishing · two-day fair · Los Angeles · start time forthcoming · venue details forthcoming · admission details forthcoming · Nike support
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saturday21stnov

PRS 4th Annual Courtyard Sale in los feliz

when: sat 21 nov
where: Philosophical Research Society3910 los feliz blvd, los angeles, ca 90027
why: books · community · volunteering · shop · courtyard sale · holiday market · fundraiser · start time forthcoming
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