This week in the literary world revolves around reminiscing about what was, what is, and what will be, finding meaning and being inspired by that which involves and commands our attention each day.

• Book Signing | Wednesday, June 18, 2008 | 7:00 pm | Free | Vroman’s Bookstore - Map | Jessica Anya Blau signs copies of her new book The Summer of Naked Swim Parties, a story that allows the reader to look through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Jamie as she experiences the summer of ‘76. Same old, same old - friends, boyfriends, young love, growing up without consequences, and naked swimming parties thrown by her parents (you read correctly). Tying things together with undertones of love of family and of self, it has all the ingredients of an engaging tale concerning the inevitable and involuntary task of growing up.

• Book Signing and Discussion | Friday, June 20, 2008 | 7:30 pm | Free | Barnes & Noble Bookstore at The Grove - Map | Chelsea Handler discusses and signs copies of her new book Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea, a title that borrows from Judy Blume’s tale of growing up girl in new surroundings, which makes sense - per author Jennifer Weiner: “Chelsea Handler writes like Judy Blume, if Judy Blume were into vodka, Ecstasy, and sleeping with midgets and nineteen-year-olds.” Expect personal essays in the form of her freshman book entitled My Horizontal Life, which - should Ms. Handler be your brand of clever - will having you lining up for her sophomore edition.
• Book Release Party | Sunday, June 22, 2008 | Free | The Village at Ed Gould Plaza - Map | Poet and author Steven Reigns releases My Life is Poetry, bound and packaged reminiscences penned by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender seniors, made available without obstruction. With the generous sponsor from the Department of Cultural Affairs - having backed a workshop that took place from January through May of this year - a copy will be distributed to all in attendance free of charge.
• . . . And Then Again: Printed Sets and Series, 1500 - 2007 | Through July 15, 2008 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | $5.00 | The Armand Hammer Art Museum - Map | Considering the printed page as inspiration for art has never been an unreasonable idea. Elements of style and structure influence much, as presented in this exhibit at the Hammer Museum. With notable serial imagery, fifteenth-century artists and countless others (including their contemporary descendants) pay homage to the simple significance of blocks and ink and the innumerable points of view made public since. For more information, call (310) 443-7000.

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