Vanderbilt University has a long literary tradition -- James Patterson, Robert Penn Warren, Roseanne Cash -- and tonight, we're celebrating two more amazing authors and their new books: A Most Agreeable Murder, by Julia Seales, and Kelcie Murphy & the Hunt For the Heart of Danu, by Erika Lewis. We'll have book signings, maybe some readings, and […]
Join author Zabie Yamasaki on Saturday, July 15th at 11:00am for a children's storytime event. She will be reading from her upcoming book, Your Joy is Beautiful: The Magic of Remembering That You Are Enough, Just as You Are (released May 2023 through PESI Publishing). Children will be reminded of the joy that exists within and around […]
Alicia Gaspar de Alba, originally from El Paso, Texas, has been a professor of Chicana/o Studies, English, and Gender Studies at UCLA since 1994. She has published 13 books, among them award-winning novels, collections of short fiction and poetry, as well as academic books. Her noir novel, Desert Blood: The Juárez Murders, won the Lambda […]
The Potluck's mission is to facilitate human connection through spaces enriched by storytelling. Our core belief is that no one knows everything, and everyone knows something. Each space is carefully curated to evoke empathy and elevate marginalized voices. We invite you to pull up a chair, listen deeply, and share with humility. All hearts are […]
Two native Angelenos share their latest mysteries revealing a Southern California rarely seen in books and movies. About the authors Rachel Howzell Hall is the author of twelve novels, including the bestselling thrillers We Lie Here and multiple award-nominated These Toxic Things and And Now She’s Gone. A Los Angeles native, Rachel is a former […]
SuperSets is a monthly live stand-up comedy show featuring LA's finest and funniest set between the stacks of Culver City's coziest bookstore. Get your tickets on Eventbrite, and use promo code BOOKS for a discount!
Join professional author/illustrator Mirelle Ortega, for a fun story time of new title River of Mariposas and a fun butterfly-filled craft session! River of Mariposas available through Village Well for $18.99
Every second Friday of the month, Village Well stays open a bit later in order to provide a platform for local performers through our open mic! All performers are welcome, including musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, and magicians! Acts are limited to 5 minutes in length and must be family friendly. Signs up will close at […]
SuperSets is a monthly live stand-up comedy show featuring LA's finest and funniest set between the stacks of Culver City's coziest bookstore. Get your tickets on Eventbrite, and use promo code BOOKS for a discount!
Every second Friday of the month, Village Well stays open a bit later in order to provide a platform for local performers through our open mic! All performers are welcome, including musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, and magicians! Acts are limited to 5 minutes in length and must be family friendly. Signs up will close at […]
SuperSets is a monthly live stand-up comedy show featuring LA's finest and funniest set between the stacks of Culver City's coziest bookstore. Get your tickets on Eventbrite, and use promo code BOOKS for a discount!
Join us for an intimate evening with Filipina-American author Rowen Labuguen Turner as she unveils the inspirations behind her transformative book, “Unbecoming,” just released this week, during Filipino American History Month. Drawing from the deepest corners of personal reflection and a rich tapestry of life lessons, Rowen presents her seminal work, “Unbecoming.” This book is […]
