Comic Book Collecting Los Angeles

Book Discussion: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

Read as much as you can and then let's meet up to discuss our thoughts on the book One Hundred Years of Solitude. "Gabriel García Márquez's most famous book is "One Hundred Years of Solitude" (1967), a multi-generational saga about the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. It is widely considered his masterpiece, a quintessential example of magical realism, and one of the best novels of the 20th century, having sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Plot: The novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Buendía family over a century, filled with epic events, love affairs, and magical occurrences. Significance: It is praised for its innovative narrative structure and its profound exploration of Latin American identity, often cited as a work that compresses the history of the continent into its pages. Legacy: The book's success led to García Márquez's international fame and was a key factor in his winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. "

In-Person Event - GI Joe V.1: The Cobra Strikes

August Book Club - The Library Book by Susan Orleans

On the morning of April 29, 1986, a fire alarm sounded in the Los Angeles Public Library. As the moments passed, the patrons and staff who had been cleared out of the building realized this was not the usual fire alarm. As one fireman recounted, “Once that first stack got going, it was ‘Goodbye, Charlie.’” The fire was disastrous: it reached 2000 degrees and burned for more than seven hours. By the time it was extinguished, it had consumed four hundred thousand books and damaged seven hundred thousand more. Investigators descended on the scene, but more than thirty years later, the mystery remains: Did someone purposefully set fire to the library—and if so, who? Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading into an investigation of the fire, award-winning New Yorker reporter and New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean delivers a mesmerizing and uniquely compelling book that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians in a way that has never been done before. In The Library Book, Orlean chronicles the LAPL fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role that libraries play in our lives; delves into the evolution of libraries across the country and around the world, from their humble beginnings as a metropolitan charitable initiative to their current status as a cornerstone of national identity; brings each department of the library to vivid life through on-the-ground reporting; studies arson and attempts to burn a copy of a book herself; reflects on her own experiences in libraries; and reexamines the case of Harry Peak, the blond-haired actor long suspected of setting fire to the LAPL more than thirty years ago. Along the way, Orlean introduces us to an unforgettable cast of characters from libraries past and present—from Mary Foy, who in 1880 at eighteen years old was named the head of the Los Angeles Public Library at a time when men still dominated the role, to Dr. C.J.K. Jones, a pastor, citrus farmer, and polymath known as “The Human Encyclopedia” who roamed the library dispensing information; from Charles Lummis, a wildly eccentric journalist and adventurer who was determined to make the L.A. library one of the best in the world, to the current staff, who do heroic work every day to ensure that their institution remains a vital part of the city it serves.

Sip and Sketch - In Person!

We meet at the **Whole Foods at 3377 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016**. We meet at the seating area by the **COFFEE bar** (past the hot food and smoothie bar) There is a parking structure on Jefferson, head West from the intersection to find it. 90 minutes free with validation. The Jefferson/La Cienega Expo stop is across the street. Here's the Yelp page - https://www.yelp.com/biz/whole-foods-market-los-angeles-25 \*This is **not** a class, we are a social drawing and art group\* See you there!

Book Club: Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald

*Storybook Ending* by Moira Macdonald is a charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient. Looking forward to enjoying brunch at True Food Kitchen in Pasadena. The menu can be found here: https://share.google/Y5Gn8RwSbwZlGOmvy The event fee will secure your reservation and be applied to membership dues, which covers the cost of the website. The event fee is NONREFUNDABLE unless the event is canceled by the organizer. To join the waitlist comment on the event page. If you have RSVPed and can no longer attend, please contact me directly and I will contact the people on the waiting list and then move you to "not going" when I find a replacement. Thank you and happy reading!

RECLAIM YOUR POWER

Are you ready to stop chasing and start *attracting*? 🧲 This month’s theme is all about stepping back into your authentic strength: **Reclaim Your Power**. We’re breaking away from the grind and returning to the ultimate truth—that *life is supposed to be fun*. If you’re ready to realign your energy, connect with a high-vibe community, and master the art of deliberate creation, you won't want to miss this one. Save your spot and let’s make some magic happen! **Please invite your friends, they will thank you.** **NOTE: $20 payable by cash, credit, debit, Zelle or Venmo at the door😀**

Game Day at Geeky Teas & Games

**Please note the $8 fee for this event is NOT payable to the meetup group, it is the entrance fee to Geeky Teas & Games, paid directly to Geeky Teas. (Feel free to use your punch card instead!)** Join us at Geeky Teas & Games (Alameda & Main St, Burbank) for an afternoon of board gaming with fellow sci-fi/fantasy readers. We have two long tables reserved in the card game room from 2-6pm. In the past we've had people teaching Wingspan, Mysterium, We're Doomed, Monikers, Catan, Gloom, Everdell, Ticket to Ride, 7 Wonders, and Parks. If you have a game you know and want to teach, you are welcome to bring it - or grab it from the Geeky Teas library. More from their site: "In-store gaming is open for nice guests. Entry is $8 / person with all-day privileges and access to our large libraries of board games, tabletop terrain, and miniature paints." Their game library is truly impressive (https://www.geekyteas.com/game-library) and your entrance fee allows you to play for the full day until close, not just during the meetup. Looking forward to an afternoon of gaming with you!

The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX

**MOVIE** * The Odyssey follows Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. **TRAILER** * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzw2ttJD2qQ **JOIN US** * If you'd like to join us, please send $31.25 for your movie ticket * PayPal: [http://paypal.me/LosAngelesSocialClub](http://paypal.me/LosAngelesSocialClub) (be sure to select For Friends and Family) * Venmo: @LASC-organizer (last 4 digits, x5879) * Location of seats in photo below

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Wed. August 19th 2026

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Wednesday August 19th 6:30pm-9:00PM** for our second drink and draw of the month! Paper and markers will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies too. Sessions are uninstructed and creative exploration is encouraged. The event takes place on the back patio, seating is first come first serve, guest are allowed to draw inside the cafe as well. Free. Open to all skill levels. Bad Artist Welcome. Follow us on Instagram @[bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen/) or visit [www.bringyourownpen.com](https://www.bringyourownpen.com) for more info and photos from past events **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Nearest Public Transit lines.** 2, 4, 92, 93, 204 Street and paid lot parking available nearby, there are two lots behind the cafe on Lemoyne and Logan St.

ROCKET FEVER! at Columbia Memorial Space Center

Are you ready for a full day of family fun at Rocket Fever? At this FREE event, guests will enjoy interactive Space Center events, hands on rocket activities, a variety of exciting exhibitor booths, and receive a free model rocket to take home while supplies last! There is a $5 registration fee for those who want to launch their own rocket into the sky. In addition, learn about the USS ASTRAEUS and the rest of THE FLEET at our Booth during the event. A link to the event, including registration for those who wish to launch their own model rocket into the sky: https://www.columbiaspacescience.org/rocket-fever... Have a blast at ROCKET FEVER! Hope we get to meet you!

Queer Book Club- "Under the Udala Trees" by Chinelo Okparanta

MTG The Hobbit Saturday Pre-release at Collector Legion $35 12pm Noon (and 5pm)