The 31st annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books takes place April 18–19, 2026, at the University of Southern California (USC). As the nation’s largest free literary event, this year’s indoor and outdoor events include 200+ authors, celebrity panels, book signings, all-ages activities, cooking demos, bilingual programming, and more.
Get exclusive discounts and first access to panel reservations with a Friend of the Festival package. All outdoor events and activities are free. Visit www.latimes.com/events/festival for more information on this year’s lineup.
She also serves as Vice Chairwoman at Cécred, the haircare line she co-founded with Beyoncé.
Tina Knowles is a mother, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since April 2025, she has been a New York Times best-selling author for her #1 book, Matriarch. She raised superstar daughters, Beyoncé, Solange, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland. Matriarch is her own celebrated story, beginning with a precocious girl from Galveston, Texas. Her philanthropic work includes the non-profit performing arts organization WACO Theater, Tina’s Angels,
Los Angeles Times Stage
Saturday, April 18th
12:50 PM – 1:30 PM
combination of riveting twists and vibrant characters set against the fascinating landscape of the capabilities of artificial intelligence . . . and the moral boundaries that govern it.
Former Supreme Court clerk Avery Keene is back . . . trying to put the past behind her at a prestigious high-end law firm in Washington, D.C. Head down and focused on a new life, Avery is now working as an internal investigator when a high-profile client seeks her out. At the epicenter of a burgeoning, controversial industry, and with billions of dollars on the line, her task is simple: to determine whether Camasca Enterprises’ technical troubles and rising body count reveal something sinister at work. In Coded Justice, Stacey Abrams’s storytelling prowess is on full display—a deft
Bovard Auditorium
Saturday, April 18th
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
with Margaret Hargrove
first Black cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and is the author of the bestselling memoir Love Me As I Am.Garcelle is also a passionate supporter of UNICEF and CORE, actively raising awareness and funds for Haiti.
Garcelle Beauvais is an award-winning actress, author, and executive producer named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful.” She stars in and executive produces several original films with Lifetime, including Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love, the network’s #1 movie of 2026, and the NAACP Award-winning Black Girl Missing franchise. She also returns to Season 3 of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest opposite Michelle Buteau. In 2020, Beauvais became the
Los Angeles Times Stage
Saturday, April 18th
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Reunion, Longlegs, L.A. Law, and Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Blair Underwood is a Tony and two-time Golden Globe nominee, and an Emmy, Grammy, Peabody, and eight-time NAACP Image Award–winning actor, director, and producer. Underwood has starred in numerous films, television, and stage productions, including Sex and the City, Set It Off, Madea’s Family
Los Angeles Times Stage
Sunday, April 19
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
In this intimate conversation, Smollett will delve into the challenges of bringing complex characters to life through audio storytelling, the unique demands of voice acting, and the series’ examination of the “messy, beautiful reality of love.” She’ll discuss what drew her to this project and how the story reflects the universal struggles we face when our personal relationships collide with professional aspirations. Come for an honest exploration of how modern relationships survive—or don’t—under the pressures of success, and discover why this audio series promises to be both heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful.
Join acclaimed actress Jurnee Smollett as she discusses her starring role in the highly anticipated Audible Original “Between Me And You,” premiering April 16. Based on the novel by New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch, this 8-episode scripted audio series was created in collaboration with Simpson Street Productions, helmed by founder and Emmy-, SAG- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington and Simpson Street EVP and Academy Award-nominated producer Pilar Savone. Between Me and You explores the unraveling of a marriage between a rising actress and a once-promising screenwriter as they navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, jealousy, and betrayal in Hollywood.
Annenberg Auditorium
Sunday, April 19
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
with Mikael Wood – Tickets Required
The L.A. Times Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome Lionel Richie for a very special Ideas Exchange event. Join L.A. Times Pop Music Critic Mikael Wood for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the legendary musician about his memoir, “Truly.” Please note that this is not a musical performance. Tickets are available at www.tixr.com.
Bovard Auditorium
Sun, April 19
2:30 PM
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 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.
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