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Sam Rubin, RIP

We are so saddened by the news of Sam Rubin’s untimely passing. He served as interviewer for several of our events and added greatly to the conversation with each author. We always knew we were in good hands when he appeared on our stage. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family and colleagues at KTLA.…

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See Amy Tan in Santa Monica (May 20), Laguna Beach (May 21), virtual event (May 25); also buy signed books!

See Amy Tan in Santa Monica (May 20), Laguna Beach (May 21), at a virtual event!(May 25). Signed books available for purchase!

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Michael Lewis returns to Live Talks Los Angeles — 5th appearance!

We are excited to have Michael Lewis return to Live Talks Los Angeles on October 25 for his new book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, about Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX.  . . To purchase tickets to the event on October 25th; or the virtual event that airs in Oct 30, visit…

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Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers

Watch the video, buy a signed book!

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Jon Meacham in conversation with Larry Wilmore

Watch the video, buy a signed book!

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Holiday Pop-Up Signed Book Sale!

Join us for our 2022 Holiday Signed Book Sale!  Visit our store to see what is available, and start making your lists! Our popular LIVE TALKS LA end-of-year POP-UP HOLIDAY SIGNED BOOK SALE is back—in-person, and in a new, exciting location. Friday December 2, 3-7pm Saturday December 3, 11a-5pm. Please join us in the beautiful atrium…

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Mark Leibovich in conversation with Jon Favreau

Mark Leibovich in conversation with Jon Favreau–watch the video, buy a signed book!

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#HolidayShopping

HOLIDAY VIRTUAL POP UP SIGNED BOOKS SALE!   Since you’re on our mailing list, you already know that books make great gifts, and signed books are even more special.  And purchasing them from a small business, even better.   The annual Live Talks Holiday Sale and Celebration is happening now–virtually.   Titles from our decade-plus…

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Audience Q&A with Emily Ratajkowski at Live Talks Los Angeles

Audience Q&A with Emily Ratajkowski — from event at Live Talks Los Angeles in conversation with Elaine Welteroth on Nov 11, 2021

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Lisa Napoli with Susan Stamberg and Linda Wertheimer

A group biography of four beloved women who fought sexism, covered decades of American news, and whose voices defined NPR. Timed to the 50th Anniversary of NPR’s first transmission and the debut of All Things Considered.

Lisa Napoli has had a long career in journalism, including staff reporting jobs at public radio’s Marketplace, the pioneering New York Times CyberTimes, and as a columnist/correspondent at MSNBC. She is the author, most recently, ofUp All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News. Her previous books include a biography of NPR benefactor, the McDonald’s heiress, Joan Kroc, Ray & Joan, and a memoir about media’s impact on the tiny kingdom of Bhutan, Radio Shangri-La. She lives in Los Angeles.

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