Monday 12/9: Write Club Los Angeles presents Chapter 20: FUCK XMAS. Featuring Jane Morris, Mike O’Connell, Joe Hernandez-Kolski, Marcia Wilkie, Brian Jude Leahy, and Jay Cramer. Hosted by Paula Killen and Justin Welborn. 7 p.m. at the Bootleg Theater. $5-$20, pay what you want. RSVP on Facebook here.
Holiday Trivia, hosted by author Charles Phoenix. Head out for a fun night of cocktails, hors d’oeurves and trivia! 7:00 p.m. at Book Soup.
Tuesday 12/10: The Moth presents Dirt. Doors at 7:00 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. at Busby’s East. $8 at the door. 18+ event.
David Kulczyk (pronounced Coal-check) presents and signs California Fruits, Flakes, and Nuts. 7:30 p.m. at Stories Books and Cafe.
Wednesday 12/11: Lacy Crawford presents and signs Early Decision: Based on a True Frenzy. 7:00 p.m. at Book Soup.
Thursday 12/12: DTLA’s Artwalk is today, and The Last Bookstore will be staying open until midnight to help you look hipster-chic with that new and/or vintage (used) book tucked under your arm while you explore the scene.
Literary Death Match returns with an all new lineup. Featuring readers Janet Fitch, Dana Johnson, Greg Sestero, and Jeremy Radin. Hosted by the bow-tied Adrian Todd Zuniga. Doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8:15 p.m. at Busby’s East. $5 with Toys for Tots donation or $10 at the door. 21+ event.
Friday 12/13: PEN USA presents the release party for The Rattling Wall Issue 4. Featuring readings by Susan Straight, Anne-Marie Kinney, David Francis, Dana Johnson, Heather Simons, Jeremy Radin, and James Ragan. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and readings begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Gallery at the Bootleg Theater.
Saturday 12/14: Buy a used book and donate it as a gift to a child in need. Do it, or Krampus is going to come after you.
Sunday 12/15: Oliver Flynn discusses and signs Jitterbug Lift AND Karrie Ross discusses and signs Our Ever Changing World: Through the Eyes of Artists. 4 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore.
Tongue & Groove returns this month with an all new lineup. Featuring Tanya Ward Goodman, Matt Sumell, Marisa Matarazzo, Ellen Switkes, and music by Linda Ravenswood. Hosted by Conrad Romo. 6:00 p.m. at The Hotel Cafe. $6 at the door.
