L.A. Times Festival of Books Lineup
The L.A. Times Festival of Books (April 18–19) will feature Lionel Richie, SJP, Larry David, Roxane Gay, Pat Benatar, Tina Knowles, and Anne Lamott [https://latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-03-11/la-times-festival-of-books-2026-lineup-speakers-panels-schedule].
The festival is scheduled to occur on April 18-19. It will be held at the University of Southern California (USC) campus. The festival will include authors, illustrators, poets, artists, and storytellers. Attendees will be able to attend book signings, readings, and discussions. Some of the genres represented include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, mystery, thriller, science fiction, children’s literature, and young adult. There will also be cooking demonstrations and musical performances. More than 500 authors and exhibitors are expected. The festival anticipates over 150,000 attendees.
