Words & Ideas

SUNDAY

Black Clock 14: Sponsored by the CalArts MFA Writing Program, newly formatted readings feature Rick Moody, Seth Greenland, Merrill Feitell, Tara Ison and Sara Gerot. Mandrake Bar, 2692 La Cienega Blvd., Culver City. 7 p.m. Free to adults 21 and older. (310) 837-3297.

Hitched: Red Hen Press’ Kate Gale, Seth Fischer, Barbara Jane Reyes, and Rachelle Cruz team up with emerging writers and poets. Beyond Baroque 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. 5 p.m. $7. (310) 822-3006.

Jim Lehrer: The journalist and oft-described “Dean of Moderators” will discuss and sign his new book, “Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, From Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain.” American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel-Air. 4 p.m. $40 (includes book). (310) 440-1246.

Marie-Alix Ravel: The author will be signing copies of her new book “Marie-Antoinette’s Present.” Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., L.A. 2-4 p.m. Free. (323) 465-1334.

Carrie White: The hairdresser to the stars during the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, will sign copies of her new memoir, “Upper Cut”. Diesel Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. 3-4 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY

Annie Leibovitz: The photographer will be giving a photo lecture from her recent work, “Pilgrimage.” Richard J. Riordan Central Library 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. (213) 228-7025.

Chris Wilson and Stefanos Polyzoides The author and architect will discuss and sign “The Plazas of New Mexico.” Vromans Bookstore 3729 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

WEDNESDAY

Daniel J. Siegel The author and neuropsychiatrist discusses and signs his book, “The Whole-Brain Child.” Vromans Bookstore 3729 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

THURSDAY

Nancy Silverton The chef and author signs her newest tome “The Mozza Cookbook.” Rolling Greens Nursery, 7505 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 6-8 p.m. RSVP events@rg-ca.com. (323) 934-4500.

Stephen Greenblatt: The author discusses his book “The Swerve: How the World Became Modern,” recent winner of the National Book Award for nonfiction. Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM https://www.kcrw.com. 2:30 p.m.

Susan Bernard: The daughter of photographer Bruno Bernard discusses and signs “Marilyn: Intimate Exposures,” an illustrated celebration of the enduring beauty of Marilyn Monroe through photographs by Bernard’s father. Book Soup 8818 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

NEXT SUNDAY

Carol Es: The self-taught artist will discuss and read poems from her handmade books collection. Palos Verdes Art Center, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 261, Rolling Hills Estates. 2 p.m. Free. (310) 541-2479.

Sandy Hill: The mountaineer and author signs her new book, “Mountain,” a collection of photographs and art. Diesel Bookstore 225 26th St., Brentwood.. 3 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.