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28TH ANNUAL LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS, LA


  • University of Southern California 3551 Trousdale Parkway Los Angeles, CA, 90089 United States (map)

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Deets: We are so excited to share that the LA Times Festival of Books will be back on the USC campus April 22-23, 2023!

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Stories and Ideas is back on USC’s Campus to celebrate its 28th year! Over the course of the weekend, more than 500 writers, poets, artists and storytellers will cover a wide range of programming. 

Festival highlights will include over 500 vendors, special panels, screenings, and live entertainment. It is a weekend of entertainment and thought-provoking conversations with the people shaping our culture.

Who You May Spot: Stacey Abrams, Kwame Alexander, Robin Arzón, Joan Baez, Leigh Bardugo, Father Greg Boyle, T.C. Boyle, Michael Connelly, Kate del Castillo, Kate DiCamillo, Dave Eggers, Omar Epps, Roxane Gay, Lauren Graham, Max Greenfield, Judy Greer, Jasmine Guillory, Kristin Hannah, Jemele Hill, Susanna Hoffs, Akilah Hughes, Pico Iyer, Saeed Jones, Sarah Kendzior, LadyGang, Rachel Lindsay, Lois Lowry, Steve Madden, Rebecca Makkai, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz, Ottessa Moshfegh, Walter Mosley, Leila Mottley, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Leslie Odom Jr., Danny Pellegrino, Katie Porter, Margo Price, Douglas Rushkoff, V.E. Schwab, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, Jane Smiley, Nic Stone, Traci Thomas, Angie Thomas, Anna Todd, Meghan Trainor, Mauricio Umansky, V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Javier Zamora with more to be announced in the coming weeks. 

Hint For The Average Socialite: General tickets go on sale April 16th, but packages are on sale now!

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