Major appearances include Lionel Richie discussing his memoir, Sarah Jessica Parker on "The Radiant Dark," and Larry David discussing the making of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The festival debuts an Audiobook and Podcast Stage presented by Spotify and expanded programming for the romance and fantasy genres. Attendees can expect eight outdoor stages, including the LA Times Stage, Children’s Stage, and a Food Stage featuring demos from Cassandra Peterson (Elvira). What they're saying:The festival organizers highlighted the diversity of this year's talent, ranging from literary giants to pop culture icons. Regarding the programming, the announcement notes, "the weekend festival will feature esteemed authors and cultural luminaries, spanning literary heavyweights, performers, celebrity authors, poets, politicians and journalists."

Source: Los Angeles Times March 21, 2026 21:57 UTC