The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is country's largest literary event! It began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, film screenings, and artists creating their work on-site.
The festival attracts approximately 160,000 people of all ages each year from Southern California and all around the country. Admission is free!
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