The Skylight Room · offsite venues
A comprehensive author event series featuring appearances by both national and local authors in our beautiful event space, the Skylight Room, and at offsite venues.
Fall 2026
In-store events are free to attend. Offsite and ticketed events are marked.
Sep28Mon
Free in-store event
Lantern Street Books welcomes bestselling author Evelyn Marsh for a reading and signing of her new horror novella.
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Oct1Thu
Award-winning journalist Daniel Okafor reads from his new history of California’s public universities.
Oct6Tue
Offsite · ticketed
A documentary screening and discussion celebrating the freedom to read. Tickets required.
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Oct7Wed
Offsite community event
A community evening of readings and conversation with local writers. Registration requested.
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Oct8Thu
Make a zine celebrating a banned or challenged book. Supplies provided.
Oct11Sun
The acclaimed novelist in conversation about her new book. Ticket includes a copy.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Oct19Mon
A local novelist reads from her new literary thriller.
Oct22Thu
The naturalist and illustrator shares his new field guide to the state’s wild places.
Oct24Sat
Free kids’ event
A picture-book storytime and activity for young readers and their grown-ups.
11:00am – 12:00pm
Oct28Wed
Ticketed release party
Trivia, costumes and prizes to celebrate the newest book in a beloved fantasy series.
Nov4Wed
A reading and signing of the new historical novel.
Nov9Mon
A funny, warm essay collection about doing less, better.
Nov10Tue
A local author reads from his new narrative nonfiction.
Nov15Sun
High-school students from across the county recite poems for the county title.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Save your spot
Pre-registering helps us plan — and lets us remind you about the event and tell you about any changes. It does not hold a seat: seating is first-come, first-serve.
Good to know
To come to an event, all you need to do is show up. That said, we greatly appreciate you pre-registering so that we can plan accordingly — your registration helps us so much! It also lets us remind you about the event and alert you of any changes.
Our in-store events continue to be free to attend! Of course, free to attend doesn’t mean free to produce. We encourage you to support our events program, authors, and local economy with a purchase (or two or three!).
Yes. Seating is first-come, first-serve, regardless of whether you registered. Standing room is generally also available.
That’s fine. The event will be audible (and visible in some places) beyond the Skylight Room, so feel free to observe as long as you are respectful and keep walkways clear.
Masks are not required, though we leave it to the author’s preferences. Thank you for honoring their requests and keeping one another safe!
Beginning an hour before the event starts, you are welcome to grab a seat and then shop! Please do not save seats for yourself or others before 6:00pm.
We offer unassigned, open seating for our free in-store events. If you have an ADA need or request, please email events@example.com by an hour before the event starts.
So that we can communicate with you about the event, including helpful reminders. We will never sell your email to anyone, ever.
Sorry — hybrid events are surprisingly difficult and resource-intensive to produce, and we are not able to offer that at this time.
Many folks who register do not end up attending, so we keep registration open. Registering does not hold a seat or standing room, and there may not be room for you to enjoy the event.
For audience members
By joining us and remaining in the space, you agree to respect the following guidelines to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you enjoy the event!