Words & Ideas

Words & Ideas

Compiled by Liesl Bradner.

SUNDAY

Nancy Daley: The author “Fatty McPherson,” will be joined by her son and actor-writer John Francis Daley for a reading. Barnes & Noble, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. 4 p.m. (818) 558-1383.

Steve Pemberton: The Walgreens executive and author will be signing his book, “A Chance in the World.” Barnes & Noble,, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank. 1 p.m. (818) 558-1383.

Shorty Rossi: The tough-talking star of Animal Planet’s hit show “Pit Boss” discusses and signs “Four Feet Tall and Rising: A Memoir.” Book Soup, 8818 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 4 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

Dr. Wendy Mogel: The author discusses her parenting book ,”The Blessings of a Skinned Knee,” at O’Donnell Hall. American Martyrs Catholic Church, 624 15th St., O’Donnell Hall, Manhattan Beach. 7 p.m. (310) 545-5651.

Marcos Villatoro and Josh Pryor: Emmy Award winner Villatoro reads from his novel “Blood Daughters: A Romilia Chacon Novel” and Pryor reads from his book, “Fade to Black.” The Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., L.A. 3 p.m. Free. (213) 488-0599.

Jeffrey Weber: The author discusses and signs “You’ve Got a Deal! The Biggest Lies of the Music Business.” Barnes & Noble, 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 2 p.m. (323) 525-0270.

Christopher Young: The composer will be signing copies of “The Rum Diary” soundtrack. Dark Delicacies, 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 2 p.m. (818) 556-6660.

TUESDAY

Pico Iyer: the author of “The Man Within My Head” will be in conversation with Los Angeles Times staff writer Tom Curwen. Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. (213) 228-7000.

Daniel Handler & Maira Kalman: The author and illustrator will be signing copies of Handler’s first YA novel, “Why We Broke Up.” Barnes & Noble, 1201 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. 7 p.m. wristband event. (310) 260-9110.

Dean Yeagle: The cartoonist and animator discusses and signs “Mélange.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

Some Favorite Writers: Edmund White: The novelist and professor will be joined onstage after a reading for a conversation with Michael Carroll, Don Roos and Mona Simpson. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. $3 parking after 6 p.m. (310) 443-7000.

WEDNESDAY

David Graeber: The anthropologist and author discusses and signs his new book, “Debt: The First 5,000 Years,” a study of the ancient origins of our system of credit and debt. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. (323) 660-1175.

Live Talks with David Milch: The Emmy Award-winning writer and producer discusses his career and new HBO series, “Luck.” Track 16 Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave. Bergamot Station, C1, Los Angeles. 8 p.m. $20. (310) 264-4678.

Louis Zamperini: The Olympic runner, WWII POW and subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s bestseller, “Unbroken,” will make an appearance. Neptunian Women’s Clubhouse, 920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 7 p.m. $50 advanced tickets only. (310) 318-0900.

THURSDAY

Adam Winkler: The author discusses and signs “Gun Fight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America.” Pages: A Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 7 p.m. (310) 318-0900.

All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps: Founder and president Dave Isay will be reading and signing from a collection of personal anecdotes culled from over 40,000 interviews. The Crawford Family Forum, 474 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena. 7-8:30 p.m. RSVPs are required. (626) 583-5100.

Ben Marcus: The author will read and sign his new novel, “The Flame Alphabet.” Skylight Books,, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. (323) 660-1175.

Bookworm: Novelist Steve Erickson discusses “These Dreams of You.” 89.9 KCRW, 2:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Taylor, “The Accidental Feminist”: Writers MG Lord and Susan Orlean discuss how Taylor’s iconic roles were groundbreaking statements about gender discrimination, birth control, abortion, sexual determination and more. Presented by Writer’s Bloc. ICM Theater, 10250 Constellation Blvd., Century City. 7:30 p.m. $20. Parking available in the Westfield Shopping Mall.

Wimpole Street Writers: Stories from screenwriter Glenn Berenbeim, musician David Philp, producer-writer Alison Taylor and more. Book Soup, 8818 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. (310) 659-3110.

FRIDAY

Kristin Hannah: The author discusses and signs “Home Front. “ Vroman’s, 695 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena. (626) 449-5320.

Robert Crais: The crime writer signs “Taken.” Mysterious Galaxy, 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 7:30-8:30 p.m. (310) 542-6000.

SATURDAY

Howard Gordon: The co-creator of “Homeland” signs his new book “Hard Target” in Redondo Beach. Mysterious Galaxy, 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Jeanne Cordova: The author will be in conversation with Dr. Chris Freeman to celebrate her book “When We Were Outlaws.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The basketball legend will be signing and discussing his children’s book, “What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African American Inventors.” Barnes & Noble, 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles. 2 p.m. (323) 525-0270.

NEXT SUNDAY

Francesca Lia Block: The author and fellow writers will present the anthology, “Love Magick,” a book of poetry and stories on the magical aspect of love. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 3 p.m.