Live Talks Los Angeles at 15! coffee table book

By Live Talks LA | September 4, 2024

Pre-order now!

LIVE TALKS LOS ANGELES at 15,
the Coffee Table book.

Since the inception of Live Talks Los Angeles, we have commissioned posters for select events (almost 100 so far) from artist Thomas Jennings.  

For the first time, they’ll be collected in a beautifully designed coffee table book accompanied with excerpts from the associated conversations, and will be published in December 2025.

Reserve your copy now. Available for pre-order in our store

 

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Yuval Noah Harari at Live Talks Los Angeles

By Live Talks LA | August 26, 2024

Here are videos of earlier appearances of Yuval Noah Harari at Live Talks Los Angeles — in conversation with Terrence McNally for his book , “21 Lessons for the 21st Century,” and with Judd Apatow for his book, “Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind (Vol. 1).”

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Sam Rubin, RIP

By Live Talks LA | May 11, 2024
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. Sam’s professionalism and warmth will be missed.
 
Sam was a good friend to Live Talks Los Angeles.   He was a fan of entertainment and very good at covering it. He generously moderated eleven of our conversations on the Live Talks Los Angeles stage, most recently interviewing Billy Dee Williams this past February. He also chatted with Jeff Bridges, Daymon John, Bryan Cranston, Don Cheadle, Aasif Mandvi, Gloria Gaynor, Billy Ray Cyrus, Terry Gilliam, Alan Cumming and Garry Marshall.
RIP.
 
Here are some of the videos of the interviews…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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See Amy Tan in Santa Monica (May 20), Laguna Beach (May 21), virtual event (May 25); also buy signed books!

By Live Talks LA | May 6, 2024

Three opportunities to see Amy Tan at Live Talks Los Angeles discuss her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles.  
Also, a chance to purchase signed books!

A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club

  • Monday, May 20, 8pm in Santa Monica
    The Ann and Jerry Moss Theatre, Santa Monica
    3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Buy Tickets
  • Tuesday, May 21, 7pm in Laguna Beach
    Neighborhood Congregational Church
    340 St. Ann’s Drive,  Laguna Beach, CA  92651
    Buy Tickets
  • Saturday, May 25, 3pm PT/6pm ET — Virtual Event
    Tickets include Signed book. (Us orders only)
    Available on video-on-demand for five days.
    Buy Tickets
  • Can’t make an event, just want a signed book?
    Purchase a signed book (US orders only)

Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. She lives in Sausalito, California. 

“The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery through observation and drawing…The birds that inhabit Amy Tan’s backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels.” —David Allen Sibley, from the foreword

In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world. In search of peace, the bestselling author turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. What began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.

The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, she charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.

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