Past Events

October 19

Adam Nagourney with Lisa Napoli

A sweeping behind-the-scenes look at the last four turbulent decades of “the paper of record,” The New York Times, as it confronted world-changing events, internal scandals, and faced the existential threat of the internet

October 17

Bob Odenkirk & Erin Odenkirk with Rhea Seehorn

Emmy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer, comedian, and actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, illustrator Erin Odenkirk, present poetic nonsense for all ages perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky!

October 15

Sir Patrick Stewart with LeVar Burton (virtual)

The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart, the distinguished stage and screen actor whose illustrious career spans six decades.

October 13

Arnold Schwarzenegger with Jamie Lee Curtis

The seven rules to follow to realize your true purpose in life—distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone.….

October 11

Ed Begley Jr. with Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson

Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground. 
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October 7

Heather Cox Richardson with Adam Felber (Virtual Event)

From historian and author of the popular daily newsletter LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN, a vital narrative that explains how America, once  a beacon of democracy, now teeters on the brink of autocracy — and how we can turn back.

September 28

V.E. Schwab with J. Elle

New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, opens another door to a new fantasy series set in the dazzling world of Shades of Magic.

September 26

Sarah J. Maas with Christina Lauren

Join us for a virtual Live Talks Los Angeles event: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 5pm PT/8pm ET . Sarah J. Maas in conversation with Christina Lauren a special virtual event for the paperback release of House of Sky and Breath (in the Crescent City series). .. PURCHASE TICKETS (Click here) $20   Virtual Admission only (international orders welcome) (Sale…

September 26

Mustafa Suleyman

An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind

September 21

Daniel Ziblatt with Terrence McNally

A call to reform our antiquated political institutions before it’s too late—from the New York Times bestselling authors of How Democracies Die