In an interesting twist on the author appearance, author and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Jeff Garlin is hosting a book discussion at Book Soup in Los Angeles. Instead of talking about his own book (My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World), Garlin will discuss one of his favorite novels.
Here’s more about the free event, from Book Soup: “The first meeting of Jeff Garlin’s Book Festival kicks off with a discussion of Budd Schulberg’s classic Hollywood novel What Makes Sammy Run. Bring your own copy, order one now, or stop by Book Soup to pick one up!”
Maybe more authors can follow Garlin’s example by leading book discussions at their favorite bookstores–supporting local booksellers and under-appreciated novelists at the same time. What do you think?