›The 31st annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will take place April 18-19 at the University of Southern California, featuring over 550 writers and 350 exhibitors. The festival will also debut an Audiobook and Podcast Stage presented by Spotify and expanded programming for the romance and fantasy genres. Why it mattersThe LA Times Festival of Books is one of the largest and most prestigious literary events in the country, drawing thousands of book lovers, authors, and industry professionals to Los Angeles each year. The detailsThe 31st annual Festival of Books will take place over two days at the University of Southern California campus. ›What’s nextTickets for "Friend of the Festival" packages and select Bovard Auditorium events are currently on sale, while general admission to the festival remains free.