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P. J. O’Rourke, one of America’s premier political satirists, is the best-selling author of fifteen books. He has also written for as Automobile, The Weekly Standard, House and Garden, Foreign Policy, The New York Times Book Review, Forbes FYI , Rolling Stone and The Atlantic Monthly. He is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.
Continue ReadingGrammy Award-winning singer Gloria Gaynor took the music world by storm in the 1970s, striking platinum with her disco hit “I Will Survive”. Her book, “We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration and the Power of Song,” celebrates the 35th anniversary of the award winning tune.
Continue ReadingAfter three acclaimed novels, Gary Shteyngart turns to memoir in a candid, witty, deeply poignant account of his life so far. Shteyngart shares his American immigrant experience, moving back and forth through time and memory with self-deprecating humor, moving insights, and literary bravado. His novels: The Russian Debutante’s Handbook, Absurdistan and Super Sad True Love Story.
Continue ReadingA little over a year ago, after an event at Track 16 at Bergamot Station, a couple came up and introduced themselves. They had enjoyed several of our events, but specifically wanted to share that they had met at a Live Talks Los Angeles event, started dating and were engaged. How cool, we thought. Maybe…
Continue ReadingWe’re excited about our upcoming event with Malcolm Gladwell on October 7th. It’s the first in a series of events we are presenting with Wilshire Boulevard Temple at both their locations — the renovated sanctuary in Korea Town as well as their Westside campus. Over 1400 tickets have been sold for this event, and we…
Continue ReadingWe are very excited about our upcoming event with Malcolm Gladwell that we present in association with Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Gladwell will be in conversation with Tim Long, a writer/producer on The Simpsons. Malcolm Gladwell’s new book is David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants. The event is a GO LA pick…
Continue ReadingWe are excited to share that Susan Orlean will interview Erica Jong at our Live Talks Los Angeles event on October 30th (Moss Theatre, Santa Monica). The occasion is the 4oth anniversary of Erica Jong’s novel, Fear of Flying. Ticket info here. Susan Orlean is author of Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend and The Orchid Thief: A True…
Continue ReadingWe look forward to our event with Malcolm Gladwell on Monday, October 7th in the newly renovated Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Click here for tickets. His upcoming book, David and Goliath is out on October 1. Here’s some of the buzz… — Read an excerpt of David and Goliath here — The Atlantic, September 18,…
Continue ReadingWe are excited to share that Los Angeles Times Food Critic Jonathan Gold will interview Chef Daniel Boulud at our Live Talks Los Angeles event on October 24th (William Turner Gallery, Bergamot Arts Center, Santa Monica). Boulud’s upcoming book is, Daniel: My French Cuisine. Ticket info here. Boulud is a world-renowned French chef based in New York, who owns…
Continue ReadingWe are excited to welcome Brian Dennehy to Live Talks Los Angeles on November 5th (The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica), where he will interview Scott Turow. They will discuss the writing life and Turow’s upcoming new novel, Identical. Ticket info here. Veteran actor Brian Dennehy has received countless honors over his storied career on stage and screen:…
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