Posted by Natalie Ann on May 31, 2012 - 11:51am
I don' know why I rarely see people at book readings (unless it's by some annoying reality TV star that put out a tell-all or some lame cookbook), but you really must go. Words well strung together are magical, and to meet these amazing people who actually wrote their books (referencing the reality TV people again) is really fun. Exchanging the hardships of sitting in front of a blank page with someone else who doesn't think you're lazy and empathizes your angst is comforting. With that written, here are a few events (where I will be) that hopefully someone finds interesting. I've copied and pasted all the pertinent info....
Owen Egerton's LA Release Party for The Book of Harold
June 13, 7 pm
Book Soup
8818 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Moving freely between the world of books, film, and the stage Egerton was voted Austin’s favorite author in 2007, 2008 and 2010 by the readers of the Austin Chronicle. With wit and humor, Egerton will tell the story of his new comedic novel, The Book of Harold: The Illegitimate Son of God. Harold Peeks lives a lonely modern life in the outskirts of Houston, until one day, he announces to his co-workers that he is the Second Coming of Christ. And oddly enough, in a world filled with lunatics and hopefuls, people start to believe him.
Join us as Egerton performs from his novel at BookSoup on June 13, 7:00 pm. It won't be a religious experience, but it will be a lot of fun!
Dana Johnson and her debut release of Elsewhere, California
June 15, 7:30 pm
The Last Bookstore
453 S Spring St (enter on 5th)
Los Angeles, 90013
Dana's debut novel, Elsewhere, California, has received a starred review in Publishers Weekly and lots of advance praise from writers like Aimee Bender, Michele Huneven, T.C Boyle and a host of others. The novel follows the story of Avery, who at the age of nine, escapes the violent streets of Los Angeles with her family to a more gentrified existence in suburban West Covina. This average life, filled with school, trips to 7Eleven to gawk at Tiger Beat magazine, and family outings to Dodger Stadium, is soon interrupted by a past she cannot escape, personified in the guise of her violent cousin Keith.
So there you have it people. Some really really cool writers up for talking to and griping with. Oh, and P.S., there is usually wine flowing at these things. Just saying.
Owen Egerton's LA Release Party for The Book of Harold
June 13, 7 pm
Book Soup
8818 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Moving freely between the world of books, film, and the stage Egerton was voted Austin’s favorite author in 2007, 2008 and 2010 by the readers of the Austin Chronicle. With wit and humor, Egerton will tell the story of his new comedic novel, The Book of Harold: The Illegitimate Son of God. Harold Peeks lives a lonely modern life in the outskirts of Houston, until one day, he announces to his co-workers that he is the Second Coming of Christ. And oddly enough, in a world filled with lunatics and hopefuls, people start to believe him.
Join us as Egerton performs from his novel at BookSoup on June 13, 7:00 pm. It won't be a religious experience, but it will be a lot of fun!
Dana Johnson and her debut release of Elsewhere, California
June 15, 7:30 pm
The Last Bookstore
453 S Spring St (enter on 5th)
Los Angeles, 90013
Dana's debut novel, Elsewhere, California, has received a starred review in Publishers Weekly and lots of advance praise from writers like Aimee Bender, Michele Huneven, T.C Boyle and a host of others. The novel follows the story of Avery, who at the age of nine, escapes the violent streets of Los Angeles with her family to a more gentrified existence in suburban West Covina. This average life, filled with school, trips to 7Eleven to gawk at Tiger Beat magazine, and family outings to Dodger Stadium, is soon interrupted by a past she cannot escape, personified in the guise of her violent cousin Keith.
So there you have it people. Some really really cool writers up for talking to and griping with. Oh, and P.S., there is usually wine flowing at these things. Just saying.
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