Random pics...
Today, Sunday, 4.24.2022, we took a little excursion by public rail transit...
Photo by me
...to the USC campus for the LA Times Festival of Books, which I read somewhere is the largest book festival in the US. In addition to selling books, they also have musical performances, talks/discussions with authors, poetry readings, activities for kids, food trucks...
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Billy Porter was talking about his latest book. We honestly don't know who he is. In past LA Times book festivals, we've seen Barbara Eden, Tippi Hedren, and Billy Idol talk about their books. Billy Idol even gave an impromptu performance as well.
Photo by me
Photo by me
I ended up getting "Gems of Buddhist Wisdom." My partner bought a book about Nader Shah, an 18th century Persian ruler.
Photo by me
A chef was giving a cooking demonstration at this tent...
Photo by me
...it was author and chef Jet Tila.
Photo by me
Photo by me
Then we walked around a bit. It was quite warm today, though, so we took it slow.
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Photo by me
Then it was back to waiting for the train to go home.
Photo by me