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ALOUD alumni and bestselling novelist Lauren Groff returns for a conversation on her newest novel, The Vaster Wilds with activist @melissachadburn. Head to LFLA.org/groff to grab your ticket!

It's your last chance to join our conversation with Zadie Smith and David Ulin tonight. The acclaimed novelist will discuss her historical novel, The Fraud and themes of truth, fiction, and authenticity. Grab your tickets now at lfla.org/Zadie!

Our exciting Fall season continues next week with former White House deputy of Hispanic media and author, Alejandra Campoverdi sharing her debut memoir “First Generation '' in conversation with Jean Guerrero. Tickets available now at lfla.org/FirstGen

It’s not too late to join us tonight! Head to LFLA.org/Groff and get your ticket to hear from bestselling novelist Lauren Groff and acclaimed author and activist Melissa Chadburn

ICYMI: Zadie Smith shared her thoughts behind her historical novel, The Fraud and took questions from our audience last week! We can’t wait to continue these thought provoking conversations with the community. Visit LFLA.org to learn more about upcoming events.

Summer has cooled down but our Fall season 🍂 is heating up with more authors you need to know! Visit LFLA.org/ALOUD to find out how you can attend our upcoming author talks and book signings.

Today and everyday, ALOUD pays tribute to the sacred ground on which our events take place. Tap the link to watch this full conversation we hosted with panelist working to preserve their Indigenous languages and culture. Visit lfla.org/media-archive/… to watch the full clip.

Santi Elijah Holley and Melina Abdullah will discuss Santi’s remarkable historical novel, An American Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created. Wednesday 10.11 at the Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library. RSVP for a FREE seat today! LFLA.org/Amerikan

Don’t forget to grab your ticket for our discussion with Santi Elijah Holley. He will dive into his nonfiction novel, An AmeriKan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created. Visit LFLA.org/Amerikan for tickets!

Our next featured author, Rosa Lowinger will join Carolina A. Miranda (Chazzy monstah) in conversation on her memoir, Dwell Time tomorrow. RSVP to this FREE event at LFLA.org/Dwell

Time’s winding down to have a seat in the audience for our conversation on Dwell Time with author and renowned art conservator, Rosa Lowinger. Save your seat at LFLA.org/Dwell

Our Fall season has featured powerful conversations with some of the greatest literary minds of the moment and we’re keeping it going next month! You won't want to miss these two influential authors! Brought to you in partnership with Skylight Books & LA Phil

We can’t wait to welcome back two-time Poet Laureate of the U.S. Tracy K. Smith. She joins us this month to discuss her book, To Free the Captives: A plea for the American Soul with Morgan Parker followed by a FREE reception and meet and greet. tr.ee/hnHQqK5Nhk

Tracy K. Smith’s new memoir is sure to lead to meaningful dialogue on examining race relations through the context of her life and familial history in America - in a conversation with Morgan Parker. RSVP at LFLA.org/TracyKSmith

TONIGHT: Join us for a conversation and free reception with Former Poet Laureate and Pulitzer prize winner Tracy K. Smith joined by Morgan Parker to chat about her book, “To Free the Captives: A plea for the American Soul”. FREE RSVP at LFLA.org/TracyKSmith

Thank you Tracy K. Smith, Morgan Parker, and our ALOUD community for making last night’s author talk and reception a huge success! Don’t miss out on the fun for our next event head over to LFLA.org/ALOUD to learn about our next event.

As we honor the heroes who bravely serve our country this Veterans Day, we're rewinding the conversation led by David Finkel and Albert "Skip" Rizzo on “The Warrior’s Return from Surge to Suburbia”. Listen to the full conversation at lfla.org/media-archive/…

In Cristina Garza’s, Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice, she is inspired by feminist movements across the world and enraged by the global epidemic of femicide. Hear her personal this account Thursday! Free RSVP at LFLA.org/Garza

This Thursday, November 14 at Central Library @ 7:00PM don't miss a panel discussion on Where Does Democracy Go From Here? moderated by veteran journalist and author Todd Purdum, with guests Elaina Plott Calabro, Adam Nagourney, and Brianna Tucker: LFLA.org/Democracy