Of Moby, Mustaches, & Literary Death Matches (Plus Why L.A. is "the next Berlin")Wednesday night marked the 9th episode of Literary Death Match LA; a wonderfully difficult to define, category-defying variety show dedicated to witty one-liners, obscure literary trivia, and spectacular short fiction. Housed in the Miracle Mile’s infamous Busby’s East, and hosted by the quixotic Todd Zuniga, editor of Opium Magazine and... continue reading on LAist
Film Lore, Dark 'N Stormies, & Killer Prose: Black Clock 15 Reading at The MandrakeSunday afternoon marked the celebration of literary journal "Black Clock 15"—a robust, full-color issue devoted to all things cinema. The brainchild of novelist Steve Erickson, Black Clock is self-ascribed as “singular, idiosyncratic, and a little mysterious”—a mantra that precisely mirrors the tone of Sunday’s reading. Housed in the elusive,... continue reading on LAist
L.A. Likes Books: Highlights of The 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival of BooksLiterary denizens of Los Angeles are likely still mourning the end of this year’s LA Times Festival of Books. This weekend was a true testament to our city’s incredible passion for literature. As one passerby remarked, “I just can’t believe this many people in L.A. like books.” If you were... continue reading on LAist
Attention, LA Literati: An Inside Guide To The 2012 LA Times Festival of BooksPhoto by montereypublicschools via Flickr Let the onslaught of all things literary in Los Angeles begin. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is descending on our city this weekend and it promises to pack a seriously bookish punch. From fiction and poetry, to cooking, to a children’s stage... continue reading on LAist
Bring on the Bibliophilia: The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Is Back!Photo by Genevieve via Flickr. Literary evangelists of Los Angeles, let the countdown begin. April has officially arrived, which means our city’s most cherished annual literary extravaganza, The 17th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, is only a few weeks away (April 21-22, to be exact). The festival,... continue reading on LAist
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