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Spooky words on a page can bring even more chills than a scary movie.  The horrors within your mind can last long after you close the cover of a book.  Gather to celebrate Halloween with fellow book lovers, watch the words come alive in the mixed read/performance events.

Halloween Book signings are rare chances to meet a cherished author.  A lot here is also good for kids. (See even more in Kids Halloween.)

bulletSpecial Performance Readings
bulletBook Signings and more Readings
bulletSee listing for Kids Halloween for more book events

Special Performance Readings

Wicked Lit - A Halloween Theater Festival

The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Pigeons from Hell by Robert E. Howard

The Wicked Literature Play Reading Series will present staged readings of classic Halloween literature adapted for the stage by contemporary playwrights.  Performances are approved for youth ages 10+.   

bulletInfo: http://www.wickedlit.org/ or 818-242-7910
bulletFree admission

Pasadena Playhouse (as part of Pasadena ArtWalk)

bulletSaturday, October 10, 2009
bullet11am-5pm ~ Six performances total
bulletPasadena Playhouse
bullet39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena

The Chance Theater

bulletTuesday, October 13, 2009
bullet at 8pm
bulletThe Chance Theater
bullet5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim

The Americana at Brand (Barns & Noble)

bulletSaturday, October 17, 2009
bullet6pm-8pm ~ Three performances total
bulletThe Americana at Brand
bulletBarnes & Noble Booksellers
bullet210 Americana Way, Glendale
bulletBarnes & Noble will be sponsoring a book fair to support Wicked Lit all day. For all purchases, simply mention Wicked Lit and a percentage of the proceeds from your sale will go to help our festival

If you're looking for a more complete experience, checkout their performances at the Greystone Mansion.  There, the play takes place completely around you.

Book Signings & Readings

Vroman's Bookstores

Ray Bradbury book signing

  Ray Bradbury, the iconic author of The Halloween Tree, Farewell Summer, Cat's Pajamas and many more, visits Vroman's and signs copies of his books (in hardcover) for one and all. This is a great chance to meet a legendary author. Spend your Halloween with Vroman's and Ray Bradbury!

bulletInfo:  http://www.vromansbookstore.com/  <detail here> or 626-449-5320
bulletOctober 31, 2009 - 12pm
bulletVroman's Bookstore
bullet695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
bulletSee all Vromans Events <here> for adults and kids

Halloween Party - Pasadena Store

  Vroman's Books also has a morning event for the kids: Treat yourself to some ghost and monster stories at Storytime with Mr. Steve and of course plenty of sweet treats. Don’t forget to come dressed in costume for trick or treating throughout the store

bulletInfo:  http://www.vromansbookstore.com/  <detail here> or 626-449-5320
bulletOctober 31, 2009 - 10am  

The Graveyard Book Party - Vroman's Hastings Ranch

  Join us for an evening of live music, food and games as we celebrate Halloween in the style of The Graveyard Book! Come in your best ghostly attire, dressed as a character from the book for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

bulletInfo:  http://www.vromansbookstore.com/  <detail here> or 626-449-5320
bulletFri, October 30, 2009, 7pm
bulletVroman's Bookstore Hastings Ranch
bullet3729 E Foothill Dr, Pasadena

Every Picture Tells A Story

Ray Bradbury book signing

  Ray Bradbury returns to Every Picture Tells A Story to sign his books and introduce a new giclee print.

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Info: http://www.everypicture.com/events  or (310) 451-2700
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Oct 24, 2009, 4-7

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Every Picture Tells a Story Gallery

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1311-C Montana Ave, Santa Monica

Universal Monsters!

  Meet film and pop culture historian Michael Mallory as he signs his latest books, "The Universal Studio Monsters" and "The Marvel Expanding Universe Wall Chart".
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Fri, Oct 30, 2009, 6pm

Book Signings at Dark Delicacies

    

bulletSignings for  Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 2pm
bulletSarah Langan - Audrey's Door
bulletAlexandra Sokoloff  -  The Unseen
bulletRhodi Hawk -  A Twisted Ladder
bulletJohn Skipp, Cody Goodfellow, Lisa Morton, Marc Levinthal, Justine Musk, Eric Shapiro, and Christ Kampe -   Zombies: Encounters With the Hungry Dead
bulletSaturday, Oct 24, 2009 - 2pm
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bulletInfo: http://www.darkdel.com/ or (818) 556-6660
bulletDark Delicacies
bullet4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank
bulletSee event lists for much more all of October
bulletOrder books in advance

Book Signings at Book Soup

David P. Murphy presents and signs Zombies for Zombies: Advice and Etiquette for the Living Dead

  Zombies for Zombies is a motivational guide designed specifically to make a profound difference in your accidental, strange new life.

bulletMonday, October 12, 2009 - 9:30pm

 

bullet http://www.booksoup.com/ or 310-659-3110
bulletBook Soup Bookstore
bullet8818 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood
bulletSee events list for even more events
bulletOrder books in advance.

Book Signings at Metropolis Books

  Sue Ann Jaffarian signs  Ghost à la Mode

  First book in her new Ghost of Granny Apples paranormal mystery series, which features the sleuthing team of Granny Apples, a cantankerous 100-year-old ghost from Julian, California, and her very much alive great, great, great granddaughter, Emma Whitecastle. Granny and Emma are sure to win hearts and tickle funny bones.

Saturday Oct 31, 2009 - 4pm

bulletInfo: http://www.metropolisbooksla.com   or 213.612.0174
bulletMetropolis Books
bullet440 S. Main, Los Angeles 
bullet(Downtown between 4th and 5th St.)
bulletSee the events list for even more signings

Barns & Nobel in store events

Info: www.bn.com

Locate a store and check out their special Halloween events. Readings and presentations for kids and adults.

Da Graveyard....

Stuff that we can't get current info on, or has been canceled...

In the Shadow of the Raven

  Celebrate National Teen Read Month with a visit from Edgar Allan Poe. "In the Shadow of the Raven" stars Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson as America's most enigmatic author.
bulletinfo: http://www.burbankwire.com/bwire/calendar/2008103101.shtml  or 818-238-5620
bulletTuesday, October 21, 2008, at 7 PM
bulletBurbank, Buena Vista Branch Library

Halloween Fun at Storyopolis  

  Here's a fun and spirited way to get your kids into the Halloween spirit... and keep them interested in reading at the same time.

bulletSaturday, October 27, 11:30am: Halloween Party & Music With Leslie Bixler
bulletThe music of Leslie Bixler (www.lesliebixler.com) kicks off our annual Halloween party in musical style. Featuring music for both children and their parents, Leslie Bixler will be helping us all get into the spirit of the season and will inspire more treats than tricks.
bulletSaturday, October 27, 1 pm: “The Chocolate Man”
bulletKids 6 & up. A Halloween ritual at Storyopolis, Waide Riddle’s dark children’s tale, “The Chocolate Man” comes to life to bring out the spirit of the pumpkin holiday. The event features backdrop music, rhyming verse, microphone reading, and a special guest narrator. All these elements combine to create a ghoulish event for the older crowd.
bulletSunday, October 28, 12:30-3pm: “Kids Art” Student Show
bulletSpecial Halloween themed children’s art exhibition. Great works of art will be displayed by students ages 4 and up. ...  There will also be a Halloween costume party and contest. There will be prizes for the best costumes and also games, raffles, and yummy treats. Come enjoy fun Halloween activities, such as face painting
bulletOct. 31st at 11:30: Halloween Storytime & Costume Day
bulletCome in costume all day for special treats and a special mood setting reading.

Check their event calendar for even more October fun for the kids.

bullet http://www.storyopolis.com/ .  800-95-Tales
bulletFree admission, all ages.
bullet14945 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks <-- New location
bullet  Costumes requested for the Halloween events

 

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