As you know by now, I live in the bay area. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t sometimes wish I lived in LA so that I could go to the book events there. I must say though that at the moment, San Francisco is kicking La’s butt in terms of the number of events (uh, except for this week). Anyways, for those of you in La, here’s what you’ve got lined up for the week
Tuesday, September 22nd
@ 8pm
- In case you were unaware this summer has been deemed “Infinite Summer” by booksellers and book groups across the world. Why? Well, to promote and encourage readers to pick up the immense book that is David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest. If you recall I did a little review on Skylight Books in LA where Wallace’s book was the top seller for the month of June, well “Infinite Summer” was the real reason for that. So, this Tuesday, Skylight is throwing a party so that all the people who stuck it out and read the book can meet up, discuss and celebrate finishing the book. Let’s see, they will have drinks, desserts, an actor/director (John Krasinski) and discounts on 800+ page books. If you read Infinite Jest and or are a fan of David Foster Wallace this event is for you!
Saturday, September 26th
@ 4pm
- Tao Lin, author of Shoplifting from American Apparelwill be discussing his book at Vromans. His latest narrative explores American culture and art in an amusing and journalistic format. I’m not familiar with Tao Lin but he has been featured all the over the world in publications and would be fascinating to hear speak.
Saturday, September 26th
@ 7pm
- I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist. This is one event that is not to be missed. Susan Anderson and Robert Greene present and sign High Glitz: The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants at Book Soup. I’ve already read this book twice and am preparing myself for the third reading soon. Ok, thats a lie. That said, I could imagine this would be a pretty interesting discussion. And… seeing as its on a Saturday night, you could easily bring a date!
Sunday, September 27th
@ 5pm
- Kaya Oakes, author and writing instructor at UC Berkeley will be taking part in a panel discussion on indie culture at Skylight Books. Oakes, author of Slanted and Enchanted: The Evolution of Indie Culturealong with Ben Bush, editor of The Fanzine; Courtney Knopf of Everloving Records; and Daniel House of CZ Records will all partake in the discussion. Justin Gage, founder of the fantastic music blog Aquarium Drunkard, will moderate, and the band The Old Lumps will play a short set to get things going. If you’re feeling indie… you know where to go.
