We Love L.A. Book Club

To the left is the cover of the book Dead in Long Beach, California, featuring a shiny red background, a blue square in the middle, and two palm trees. To the right is a picture of the author, Venita Blackburn, wearing pink tinted glasses and a faux fur animal print coat.

Past Event

Thu, Jun 26 2025
3:00 PM
Eagle Rock

About the Event

We Love L.A. Book Club examines books and authors that weave the diversity and rich history of our city into their works. 



The selection for June is Dead in Long Beach, California by Venita Blackburn. The novel centers on Coral, a black lesbian sci-fi writer, who discovers the body of her brother Jay in his apartment. Jay has died by suicide. In denial, she impersonates him in the virtual world. Coral's lies begin to close in on her as, beset by grief and resurfacing memories, her grip on reality falters.



The library will have copies to check out, or check our e-media page for electronic access on Libby and hoopla.

Please bring book suggestions for future meetings.

For disability-related accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least five business days prior to the event.

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