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Acorn Naturalists

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Apostrophe Books

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ArtPlantae Books

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May Events

  1. LA Garden Show: Visit ArtPlantae Books in The Marketplace, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia, CA;  5/2/08 to 5/4/08;  9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Autry National Center/Museum of the American West

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A Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshoppe

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May Events

  1. Annie Barrows, "Ivy & Bean," 5/2/08, 3-3:30 p.m.
  2. First Lady Laura Bush & First Daughter Jenna Bush celebrating their new book, "Read All About It!" 5/23/08, 6 p.m. Tickets required. You will receive a ticket when you purchase a book. Please contact us for a ticket!

Big Bear Book & Bean

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Bodhi Tree Bookstore

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May Events

  1. Alfonso De Rose presents "The Alchemist of the Heart: The Path to Power," 5/1/08, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Workshop: Free
  2. The Bodhi Tree and UFO TV present Movie Night at the Bodhi Tree, feature, "DNA: Pirates of the Sacred Spiral," 5/3/08, 7:30 p.m., $5.
  3. SELACIA presents "Your DNA & Psychic Gifts," Lecture and demonstration: FREE. 5/4/08, 7-9 p.m.
  4. Master Li Jun Feng, "Awakening the Soul, Timeless & Universal Healing," 5/6/08, 7:30 p.m.
  5. Jonathan Goldman, "The 7 Secrets of Sound Healing," 5/8/08, 7:30 p.m.
  6. Za Rinpoche & Ashley Nebelsieck, "The Backdoor to Enlightenment; Eight Steps to Living Your Dreams and Changing Your World," 5/9/08, 7:30 p.m.
  7. Dr. Liliana Cerepnalkoski presents "Introduction to Medical Intuition: From Ancient Spiritual Traditions to Modern Scientific Breakthroughs," 5/10/08, 3-5 p.m.
  8. Janis Deluca, RN presents "The Beauty of Our Sexuality," 5/12/08, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Workshop: FREE
  9. Cory Herter, Kid Genius and Energetic Magician presents, "The Science of L.O.V.E." 5/13/08, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Workshop: FREE
  10. Yudhishtara presents "A Spiritual Short-Cut Home," 5/14/08, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Satsang: Free (No Donations accepted)
  11. Sunset Lodge #369 F&AM presents "The Mystery of Oak Island," 5/15/08, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lecture: FREE
  12. Karen Gonzales presents "Free Psychic Readings for Animals," 5/17/08, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: On the front porch of the Used Books Store.

Book'em Mysteries

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May Events

  1. Thomas Perry, "Fidelity," 5/18/08, 2 p.m.
  2. Former Herald Examiner journalist Jack Getze, "Big Numbers," 5/24/08, 2 p.m.

June Events

  1. Don Winslow, "The Dawn Patrol," 6/7/08, 2 p.m.

Book Soup

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May Events

  1. Sarah Burningham, "How To Raise Your Parents," 5/8/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Felicia Sullivan, "The Sky Isn't Visible From Here," 5/9/08, 7 p.m. @ Pi on Sunset
  3. Tom Farley & Tanner Colby, "The Farley Show," 5/9/08, 7:30 p.m.
  4. The Pink Project with Special Guest, 5/10/08, 5 p.m.
  5. Evan Handler, "It's Only Temporary," 5/12/08, 7 p.m.
  6. Rob Kutner, "Apocalypse How," 5/13/08, 7 p.m.
  7. Ashraf Ghani & Clare Lockhart, "Fixing Failed States," 5/14/08, 7 p.m.
  8. Josh Kilmer-Purcell, "Candy Everybody Wants," & James Frey, "Bright Shiny Morning," & music by Black Tide, 5/15/08, 7:30 p.m. @ The Whisky a Go Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd. No merchandise will be allowed into the club. Books will be for sale there!
  9. Tom Reynolds, "Touch Me I'm Sick," 5/15/08, 7 p.m.
  10. Rick Perlstein, "Nixonland," 5/15/08, 7 p.m. @ Pi on Sunset
  11. Don Felder, "Heaven and Hell," 5/16/08, 7 p.m.
  12. William Shatner, "Up Till Now," 5/17/08, 2 p.m.
  13. David Benioff, "City of Thieves," 5/18/08, 4 p.m.
  14. Mike Edison, "I Have Fun Everywhere I Go," 5/19/08, 7 p.m.
  15. Benjamin Nugent, "American Nerd," 5/20/08, 7 p.m.
  16. Saree Makdisi, "Palestine Inside and Out," 5/21/08, 7 p.m.
  17. Mike Sager, "Deviant Behavior," 5/22/08, 7 p.m.
  18. Laura Dave, "The Divorce Party," 5/27/08, 7 p.m.
  19. Garth Stein, "The Art of Racing in the Rain," 5/28/08, 7 p.m.
  20. Michael Stipe & David Belisle, "R.E.M. Hello: Photographs," 5/28/08, 7 p.m. This is a ticketed event. Buy a book to get a ticket!

June Events

  1. Bernadette Peters, "Broadway Barks," 6/2/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Bob Morris, "Assisted Loving," 6/3/08, 7 p.m.
  3. Andrea Askowitz, "My Miserable Lonely Lesbian Pregnancy," with Neal Pollack, Jennifer Lehr, Wendy Kamenoff & Lori Ada Jaroslaw, 6/4/08, 7 p.m.

The Book Works

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May Events

  1. Simon LeVay, "When Science Goes Wrong," 5/3/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Nan Sterman, "Gardening Mediterranean," 5/18/08, 2 p.m.

June Events

  1. Shaun Tomson, "Surfer's Code," 5/5/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Solana Beach reads Luis Urrea, "The Devil's Highway"
  3. Jincy Willett, "The Writing Class," 6/23/08, 7 p.m.

July Events

  1. Kathryn Shevelow, "For the Love of Animals," 7/10/08

Chaucer's

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June Events

  1. Salman Rushdie, "The Enchantress of Florence," 6/15/08, 3 p.m.
  2. Meg Gardiner, "The Dirty Secrets Club," 6/17/08, 7 p.m.
  3. Jessica Anya Blau, "Summer of Naked Swim Parties," 6/19/08, 7 p.m.

Chevalier's Books

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Children's Book World

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May Events

  1. Healthy teeth storytime with Dr. Reem Kabbarah, "The Tooth Book," 5/10/08, 10:30 p.m.
  2. Barney Saltzberg, "Stanley and the Class Pet," 5/28/08, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Dark Delicacies

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May Events

  1. Varese Sarabande - A 30th Anniversary Celebration, with composers Brian Tyler (Aliens vs Predator: Requiem), John Debney (End of Days), Christopher Young (Ghost Rider), Marco Beltrami (Hellboy), Mark Isham (The Mist), Mychael Danna (Breach) and others to be announced, 5/10/08, 2 p.m.
  2. In Session: Film Collection with Robert Townson, 5/10/08, 2 p.m.
  3. Richard M. Sherman signs "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (soundtrack CD), Lalo Schifrin signs "Rush Hour 2 & 3" (soundtrack CD), John Ottman signs "Invasion," "Fantastic Four," & "House of Wax," (soundtrack CD), "Cruel Intentions," Christophe Beck, "We Are Marshall," CLiff Eidelman & Matthew Joseph Peak, "The Ultimate Star Trek," "The Alien Trilogy," "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Don Davis, "The Matrix," and many many more... 5/10/08, 2 p.m.
  4. Scott Essman and Bob Burns, "King Kong 75th Anniversary DVD", 5/17/08, 2 p.m.
  5. John Farris, "Avenging Fury," 5/17/08, 2 p.m.
  6. Steve & Melanie Tem, "The Man on the Ceiling," 5/29/08, 7 p.m.
  7. Gene O'Neill, "The Confessions of St. Zach," 5/29/08, 7 p.m.
  8. Lisa Morton, "A Halloween Anthology: Literary and Historical Writings over the Centuries," 5/29/08, 7 p.m.

June Events

  1. Melissa Marr, "Ink Exchange," 6/2/08, 1 p.m.

Diesel, A Bookstore/Malibu

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Diesel, A Bookstore/Oakland

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May Events

  1. Book Group #3 will be discussing Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita," 5/5/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Local poet August Kleinzahler has just published the first retrospective of his career, "Sleeping It Off In Rapid City." Please join us in celebrating the publication of an overview of one poet's outstanding vision. 5/7/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Michael Chabon, "The Yiddish Policemen's Union," 5/14/08, 7:30 p.m.

June Events

  1. David Sedaris, "When You Are Engulfed in Flames," 6/27/08, 6:30 p.m. This will be a ticketed event. Please contact us for more information.

Distant Lands--A Traveler's Bookstore

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May Events

  1. Marybeth Bond, "50 Best Girlfriend Getaways Worldwide," 5/12/08, 7:30 p.m.
  2. Randy Shulman, "Preservation & Restoration of Rural Architecture of Southern France," 5/19/08, 7:30 p.m.

June Events

  1. Brad Olsen will show slides and discuss sites from his newly updated book, "Sacred Places North America: 108 Destinations," 6/2/08, 7:30 p.m.
  2. Ralph Velasco will show slides and share his recent journey through Eastern Europe and the Balkans, including Budapest, Belgrade, Dubrovnik, Ljubljana, and places in Montenegro, one of the world's newest countries, 6/9/08, 7:30 p.m.

Eso Won

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May Events

  1. Meet filmmaker Jeannette Lindsay, "Leimert Park: The Story of a Village in South Central LA" (A Documentary Film), 5/18/08, 2 p.m.
  2. Andrew Billingsley, "Yearning to Breathe Free," 5/19/08, 7 p.m.

June Events

  1. Lori Tharps, "Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain," 6/11/08, 7 p.m.
  2. William Wright, "Crisis of the Black Intellectual, 6/12/08, 7 p.m.
  3. Hill Harper, "Letters to a Young Sister Define your Destiny," 6/14/08, 2 p.m.
  4. Eric Etheridge, "Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders," 6/16/08, 7 p.m.
  5. Join us and Ellaraino renowned storyteller spoken word performer, 6/19/08, 1:30 p.m.

Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse

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May Events

  1. Brown Bag Book Club, "Eat Pray Love," 5/7/08, 1-2 p.m.
  2. Hannah Dennison, "A Vicki Hill Exclusive!" 5/15/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Liz Schiller - Financial Advisor, 5/22/08, 7:30 p.m.
  4. Susan Richards, "Chosen Forever," 5/29/08, 7:30 p.m.

June Events

  1. Doreen Orion, "Queen of the Road," 6/3/08, 7:30 p.m.
  2. Brown Bag Book Club, "The Namesake," 6/4/08, 1-2 p.m.
  3. Delaune Michel, "The Safety of Secrets," 6/4/08, 7:30 p.m.
  4. Children's Author Sally Warner, 6/28/08, 1:30 p.m.
  5. James Rollins, "The Last Oracle," 6/30/08, 7:30 p.m.

July Events

  1. Meredith Reynolds, "The Right College," 7/10/08, 7:30 p.m.
  2. Michael Haskin, "Chasin' the Wind," 7/17/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Phyllis Gebauer, "Hot Widow," 7/24/08, 7:30 p.m.

Frugal Frigate

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The Grove at Juniper & 30th

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May Events

  1. Knit Salon - Drop in the first & third Thursday evenings of every month and join us for a casual evening of knitting or crocheting in the cozy, friendly atmosphere of The Grove. Bring a friend, or make new ones, 5/15/08, 6:30-9 p.m. FREE!

Hennessey + Ingalls

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May Events

  1. Daniel Gregory, "Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House," 5/10/08, 5:50-7:30 p.m.
  2. Jenny Okun, "Variations: The Architecture Photography of Jenny Okun," 5/17/08, 5:50-7:30 p.m.

Kinokuniya Bookstore

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Laguna Beach Books

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May Events

  1. Dr. Brooks Carder, "The Laguna Beach Diet," 5/14/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Children's Book Week, 5/12/08 - 5/19/08
  3. Michael Wright, "Jake Stays Awake," 5/17/08, 1 - 3 p.m.
  4. Kate Buckley, "A Wild Region," 5/17/08, 6 p.m.

June Events

  1. Elizabeth George, "Careless in Red," 6/1/08, 2 p.m.

Latitude 33 Bookshop

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May Events

  1. Tim Gallagher, "Falcon Fever: A Falconer in the Twenty-First Century," 5/14/08, 6:30 p.m.
  2. Brooks Carder, "The Laguna Beach Diet: The Healthy Alternative for Weight Loss, Vitality & Long Life," 5/21/08, 6:30 p.m.
  3. Scott Rabb, "Real Hollywood Stories: Inside the Minds of 22 Celebrities, with One A-List Writer," 5/29/08, 6:30 p.m.

Martha's Bookstore

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Metropolis Books

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May Events

  1. Downtown Poets, Art Walk Night, 5/8/08, 7 p.m.

June Events

  1. Robert Creamer, "Stand Up Straight: How Progressive Can Win," 6/1/08, 3 p.m.
  2. Mina Yang, "California Polyphony: Ethnic Voices, Musical Crossroads," 6/7/08, 4 p.m.
  3. Art Walk Night!! Bruce Cana Fox presents a demonstration on the construction of mobiles. Author of "Making Mobiles," 6/12/08, 7 p.m.
  4. Jerramy Fine, "Someday My Prince Will Come," 6/14/08, 4 p.m.
  5. Jim Malusa, "Into Thick Air," 6/28/08, 4 p.m.

July Events

  1. Art Walk Night!! Derrick Engoy, "Verbal Paintings," 7/10/08, 7 p.m.

August Events

  1. Denise Hamilton, "The Last Embrace," 8/2/08, 4 p.m.

Mrs. Nelson's Toy & Book Shop

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May Events

  1. Robin Preiss Glasser, "Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly," 5/3/08, 10:30 a.m.
  2. Calico Critter Fun Day!! Come and meet Mrs Fisher in store at 11:00a.m.,1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.and 5:00 p.m. (Please call to sign up in advance, $5 activity fee, 5/10/08, 11am-5p.m.

June Events

  1. Melissa, "Ink Exchange," 6/2/08, 4 p.m.
  2. Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of The Junie B. Jones® Stupid Smelly Bus Tour!  A national tour, sponsored by Random House Children’s Books, that brings Junie B. live and in-person, across the country to meet her fans. She will ride in the Stupid, Smelly Bus to 25 cities for fun-filled events, 6/13/08, 5 p.m.

Mysterious Galaxy

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May Events

  1. Wil Wheaton, "The Happiest Days of Our Lives," 5/3/08, 2 p.m.
  2. Hannah Dennison, "A Vicky Hill Exclusive!" 5/08/08, 3 p.m.
  3. Jeff Mariotte, "Supernatural: Witch's Canyon," 5/10/08, 10:30 a.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  4. Savannah Russe, "Under Darkness," 5/10/08, 11 a.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  5. Susan Hubbard, "The Year of Disappearances," 5/10/08, noon -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  6. Charlaine Harris, "From Dead to Worse," 5/10/08, 1 p.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  7. Robert Tanenbaum, "Escape," 5/10/08, 2 p.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  8. Jeri Smith-Ready, "Wicked Game," 5/10/08, 3 p.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  9. Samantha Sommersby, "Forbidden: The Revolution," 5/10/08, 3 p.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  10. Timothy Zahn, "Dragon & Liberator," 5/10/08, 4 p.m. -- MG's 15th Birthday Bash!
  11. Staff Picks Live!! Join the Mysterious Galaxy staff as we gather in the store and talk about our latest favorite books, 5/16/08, 4 p.m.
  12. Caitlin Rother, "Twisted Triangle," 5/17/08, 2 p.m.
  13. Taffy Cannon presents a Blue Skies Clutter Control "Clear Your Shelves" Event, 5/18/08, 2 p.m.
  14. Sheila Lowe, "Poison Pen," 5/19/08, 6 p.m.
  15. John Sandford, "Phantom Prey," 5/21/08, 7 p.m.
  16. Book Group Discussion, "The Harrowing," 5/28/08, 7 p.m.
  17. Elizabeth George, "Careless in Red," 5/31/08, 2 p.m.

June Events

  1. Melissa Marr, "Ink Exchange," 6/3/08, 4 p.m.
  2. D.J. MacHale, "Pendragon: Raven Rises," 6/6/08, 7 p.m.
  3. Thomas Perry, "Fidelity," 6/7/08, 7 p.m.
  4. Sheldon Siegel, "Judgment Day," 6/9/08, 7 p.m.
  5. John Connolly, "The Reapers," 6/11/08, 7 p.m.
  6. Marisa Silver & Ladies, Lunch & Literacy in the South Bay, "The God of War," 6/13/08, 11:30 a.m. @ Shade Hotel - 1221 N. Valley Dr. Manhattan Beach 90266.
  7. Steve Martini, "Shadow of Power," 6/13/08, 7 p.m.
  8. Don Winslow, "The Dawn Patrol," 6/14/08, 2 p.m.
  9. Jeffery Deaver, "The Broken Window," 6/20/08, 7 p.m.
  10. David Rosenfelt, "Don't Tell  a Soul," 6/27/08, 7 p.m.
  11. Lynn Flewelling, "Shadows Return," 6/28/08, 2 p.m.
  12. Jincy Willett, "The Writing Class," 6/29/08, 2 p.m.
  13. Elizabeth Zelvin, "Death Will Get You Sober," 6/29/08, 2 p.m.
  14. James Rollins, "The Last Oracle," 6/29/08, 4 p.m.

July Events

  1. Book Discussion - "Furies of Calderon," 7/1/08, 7 p.m. (During the summer Mysterious Galaxy's Book Discussion Group meets on Tuesday nights at the store.)
  2. Kelly Link, "Magic for Beginners," 7/2/08, 7 p.m.
  3. James Patrick Kelly, "The Wreck of the Godspeed," 7/9/08, 7 p.m.
  4. Rhys Bowen, "A Royal Pain," You are cordially invited to another royal tea with Rhys. Details to follow. 7/13/08, 2 p.m.
  5. Mary Ann Mohanraj, "Bodies in Motion," 7/16/08, 7 p.m.
  6. James Scott Bell, "Try Darkness," 7/18/08, 7 p.m.
  7. Ona Russell, "The Natural Selection," 7/19/08, 2 p.m.
  8. Denise Hamilton, "The Last Embrace," 7/19/08, 4 p.m.
  9. Michelle Gagnon, "Boneyard," 7/20/08, 2 p.m.
  10. Simon Wood, "We All Fall Down," 7/20/08, 2 p.m.
  11. Neil Gaiman, "The Dangerous Alphabet," 7/22/08, 7 p.m.

August Events

  1. Orson Scott Card, "Keeper of Dreams," 8/7/08, 6:30 p.m.

The Mystery Bookstore

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May Events

  1. MWA Writers' workshop with Bill Fitzhugh, "Dialogue, Regional Dialects, and Slang," 5/8/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Sisters in Crime presents Bill Fitzhugh, 5/17/08, 2 p.m. @ the Manhattan Beach Library. He will sign, "The Adventures of Slim and Howdy," at 5 p.m. Call the library for details - 310.545.8595.
  3. John Sandford, "Phantom Prey," 5/19/08, 7 p.m.
  4. April Smith, "Judas Horse," 5/20/08, 6:30 p.m. @ The Palms-Rancho Park Library - 2920 Overland Ave. 310.840.2142.
  5. John Straley, "The Big Both Ways," 5/28/08, 7 p.m.

June Events

  1. Alan Furst, "Spies of Warsaw," 6/2/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Lunch Date with Crime! Lee Child, "Nothing to Lose," 6/3/08, noon
  3. Patricia Smiley, "Cool Cache," 6/7/08, 4 p.m.
  4. Don Winslow, "The Dawn Patrol," 6/7/08, 5 p.m.
  5. John Connolly, "The Reapers," 6/10/08, 7 p.m.
  6. Jon Land, "The Seven Sins: The Tyrant Ascending," 6/12/08, 7 p.m.
  7. Duane Swierczynski, "Severance Package," 6/14/08, noon
  8. Meg Gardiner, "The Dirty Secrets Club," 6/16/08, 7 p.m.
  9. Jeffery Deaver drops in to sign, "The Broken Window," 6/19/08
  10. LA Film Festival in Westwood Village! 6/19/08
  11. A Launch Party for "The Deceived," by Brett Battles, 6/21/08, 5 p.m.
  12. Robert Fate, Naomi Hirahara and Eric Stone discuss their work at the Redondo Beach Library, 6/30/08, 7 p.m.

July Events

  1. Robert Crais, "Chasing Darkness," 7/5/08, 5 p.m.

Once Upon A Time

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June Events

  1. Mem Fox is coming!! Author of numerous children's titles! 6/1/08, 1 p.m.
  2. Anne Broyles, "Priscilla & the Hollyhocks," 6/22/08, 1 p.m.
  3. Susan Smith Jones - Come listen and meet inspirational speaker, motivational guru and author, 6/29/08, 1 p.m.

August Events

  1. Montrose Book Festival!! 8/24/08, 9 a.m. -2 p.m.

Portrait of a Bookstore

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May Events

  1. The Non-Fiction Book Club discusses "Heat," by Bill Buford, 5/12/08, 7 p.m.

June Events

  1. The Women's Book Club discusses, "Sex Wars: A Novel of Gilded Age New York," by Marge Piercy, 6/2//08, 7 p.m.
  2. The Non-Fiction Book Club discusses, "A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson, 6/9/08, 7 p.m.
  3. The Women's Book Club Discusses "American Bloomsbury," by Susan Cheever, 6/30/08, 7 p.m.

The Reading Room at Mandalay Place

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Russo's Books

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Sierra Madre Books

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Skylight Books

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May Events

  1. Jim Krusoe, "Girl Factory," 5/10/08, 5 p.m.
  2. Andrew Foster Altschul, "Lady Lazarus," 5/15/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Skylight Literary Salon - Yearning for witty repartee and intellectual stimulation? How about wine and hors d'oeuvres? Come join us for our new monthly series, Skylight Salon, where our staff shares their faves from small presses and independent publishers, 5/24/08, 4 p.m.
  4. Gary Panter in conversation with Matt Groening, 5/27/08, 7:30 p.m.

June Events

  1. The Writer's Club of King Middle School performers work here for the 11th (or 12th?) year in a row.
  2. Janelle Brown, "All We Ever Wanted Was Everything," 6/10/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Jules Asner, "Whacked!" 6/14/08, 7:30 p.m.
  4. Jonathan Miles, "Dear American Airlines," 6/24/08, 7:30 p.m.

July Events

  1. Barbara Ehrenreich, "This Land is Their Land: Reports From A Divided Nation," 7/10/08, 7:30 p.m.
  2. Cahuenga Press, "Strange Grace," 7/20/08, 5 p.m.

The NeverEnding Story Bookshoppe

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UCR Bookstore

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Under the Bridge Bookstore

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May Events

  1. Cayley The Musical Fairy," 5/17/08, 11 a.m.
  2. "Anything Goes," Open Mic Night, 5/31/08, 7:30 p.m.

Village Books

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May Events

  1. Moonday - A Monthly Westside Poetry Reading, 5/12/08, 7:30-9 p.m.
  2. Tom Zimmerman, "Paradise Promoted: The Booster Campaign That Created Los Angeles 1870-1930," 5/15/08, 7:30-9 p.m.
  3. David Rensin, "All For A Few Perfect Waves," 5/19/08, 7:30-9 p.m.
  4. Hometown Santa Monica @ the Palisades Library, 5/29/08, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

June Events

  1. Susan O'Brien, "Gluten-Free Sugar Free Cooking & Gluten Free Vegan," 6/5/08, 7:30-9 p.m.
  2. Arthur Gilbert, "Under Submission," 6/6/08, 7:30-9 p.m.
  3. Moonday - A Monthly Westside Poetry Reading, 6/9/08, 7:30-9 p.m.

Village Book Shop

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Vroman's

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May Events

  1. Vroman's & The League of Women Voters present Cokie Roberts, "Ladies of Liberty," @ All Saints Church, 5/1/08, 7 p.m.
  2. Anne Cherian, "A Good Indian Wife," 5/2/08, 7 p.m.
  3. Charlotte Kandel, "The Scarlet Stockings:  The Enchanted Riddle," 5/3/08, 12 p.m.
  4. Gustavo Arellano, "Ask a Mexican," 5/3/08, 4 p.m.
  5. Cinco De Mayo Party, @ Vroman's Hastings Ranch Location, 5/3/08, 7 p.m.
  6. Betty Fraser, Dave Martin & C.J. Jacobsen, "Top Chef:  The Cookbook," 5/4/08, 5 p.m.
  7. Mark Sarvas, "Harry, Revised," 5/5/08, 7 p.m.
  8. Literaries who Lunch presents Lorri & Taryn Benson, "Distorted," 5/6/08, 12 p.m.
  9. Peggy Dark, "Fabulous Parties," 5/6/08, 7 p.m.
  10. Jimmy Carter, "A Remarkable Mother," 5/7/08, 6:30 p.m.
  11. Marissa Silver, "The God of War," 5/8/08, 7 p.m.
  12. Flowers for Mom!, 5/10/08, 10:30 a.m.
  13. Felicia Sullivan, "The Sky Isn't Visible From Here," 5/10/08, 4 p.m.
  14. Rob Kutner, "Apocalypse How," 5/12/08, 7 p.m.
  15. Nina Revoyr with Janet Fitch, "The Age of Dreaming," 5/13/08, 7 p.m.
  16. Barbara Walters, "Audition:  A Memoir," 5/14/08, 7 p.m.
  17. James Frey with Josh Kilmer Purcell, "Bright Shiny Morning," @ The Whiskey A Go-Go, 5/15/08, 7:30 p.m.
  18. Willy Vlautin, "Northline," 5/16/08, 7 p.m.
  19. Frances Noble, "The New Belly Dancer of the Galaxy," 5/17/08, 2 p.m.
  20. Alphabet Celebration!, @ Vroman's Hastings Ranch Location, 5/17/08, 7 p.m.
  21. Mommy & Me Madeline Tea Party, 5/18/08, 2 p.m.
  22. Penny Vincenzi, "Sheer Abandon," 5/19/08, 7 p.m.
  23. E. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski & Lauren Myracle, "How to Be Bad," 5/20/08, 6:30 p.m.
  24. Literaries who Lunch present Gail Tsukiyama, "The Samurai's Garden," 5/22/08, 12 p.m.
  25. Hillary Carlip, "A La Cart:  The Secret Lives of Grocery Shoppers," 5/22/08, 7 p.m.
  26. Evan Handler, "It's Only Temporary," 5/23/08, 7 p.m.
  27. David & Jesse Gilmour, "The Film Club," 5/24/08, 5 p.m.
  28. Garth Stein, "The Art of Racing in the Rain," 5/27/08, 7 p.m.
  29. Elizabeth George, "Careless in Red," 5/28/08, 7 p.m.

June Events

  1. Melissa Marr, "Ink Exchange," 6/2/08, 6:30 p.m.
  2. Alan Furst, "The Spies of Warsaw," 6/3/08, 7 p.m.
  3. David Benioff, "City of Thieves," 6/4/08, 7 p.m.
  4. Delaune Michel, "The Safety of Secrets," 6/5/08 7 p.m.
  5. Dorothy Garcia & Tom Harding, "Bead by Bead," 6/6/08, 7 p.m.
  6. Robert Levinson, "In the Key of Death," 6/7/08, 4 p.m.
  7. Morley Winograd & Mike Hais, "Millennial Makeover," 6/8/08, 4 p.m.
  8. Tom Zimmerman, "Paradise Promoted," 6/9/08, 7 p.m.
  9. Stephanie Klein, "Moose:  A Memoir of Fat Camp," 6/10/08, 7 p.m.
  10. Literaries who Lunch presents Emily Griffin, "Love the One You're With," 6/11/08, 12 p.m.
  11. Leonard Mlodinow, "The Drunkard's Walk," 6/11/08, 7 p.m.
  12. Kevin Nealon, "Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?" 6/12/08, 7 p.m.
  13. Literaries who Lunch presents Francesca Marciano, "The End of Manners," 6/13/08, 12 p.m.
  14. Group event, "Latinos in Lotusland," 6/13/08, 7 p.m.
  15. Make-A-Card for Dad, 6/14/08, 10:30 a.m.
  16. Salman Rushdie, "The Enchantress of Florence," 6/14/08, 5 p.m.
  17. Phyllis Gebauer, "Hot Widow," 6/16/08, 7 p.m.
  18. Nancy Horan, "Loving Frank," 6/17/08, 7 p.m.
  19. Jessica Anya Blau, "The Summer of Naked Swim Parties," 6/18/08, 7 p.m.
  20. George Lakoff, "The Political Mind," @ All Saints Church, 6/19/08, 7 p.m.
  21. Jeffrey Deaver, "The Broken Window," 6/19/08, 7 p.m.
  22. Lewis Black, "Me of Little Faith," 6/20/08, 7:30 p.m.
  23. Marla Frazee, "Two Boys Have the Best Week Ever," 6/21/08, 10:30 a.m.
  24. Blue Moo Celebration, @ Vroman's Hastings Ranch Location, 6/21/08, 7 p.m.
  25. Gayle Greene, "Insomniac," 6/22/08, 4 p.m.
  26. Darin Strass, "More Than It Hurts You," 6/24/08, 7 p.m.
  27. Joseph O'Neill, "Netherland," 6/25/08, 7 p.m.
  28. Leif Enger, "So Brave, Young and Handsome," 6/26/08, 7 p.m.
  29. Beach Party!, 6/28/08, 1 p.m.
  30. Group event, "The Maternal is Political," 6/28/08, 5 p.m.
  31. David Sedaris, "When You Are Engulfed in Flames," 6/29/08, 5 p.m.
  32. Sandra Gulland, "Mistress of the Sun," 6/30/08, 7 p.m.

Warwick's

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May Events

  1. Annie Barrows, "Ivy & Bean Take Care of the Babysitter," 5/3/08, 11:00 a.m.
  2. Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid, "Beyond the Great Wall," 5/15/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Carl Hiaasen, "The Downhill Lie," 5/16/08, 7:30 p.m.
  4. Mike Sager, "Deviant Behavior," 5/20/08, 7:30 p.m.
  5. Elizabeth George, "Careless in Red," 5/30/08, 7:30 p.m.

June Events

  1. Andre Dubus III, "The Garden of Last Days," 6/4/08, 7:30 p.m.
  2. Joe Camp, "The Soul of a Horse," 6/5/08, 7:30 p.m.
  3. Sandra Gulland, "Mistress of the Sun," 6/27/08, 7:30 p.m.

William's Bookstore

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The Yellow Book Road

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