benny blanco Signs F*ck Failure at Book Soup

Book Soup's Sunday afternoon belongs to benny blanco. The Grammy Award-winning producer, who is also an actor and a New York Times bestselling author, is at the Sunset Strip store on Sunday, October 4 at 3 PM to sign his new book, F*ck Failure. If you're sorting through LA events this weekend and want something that fits between brunch and dinner, this one is simple: grab a ticket, wait in line, and walk out with a signed copy.

The book

The pitch is right there in the title. He argues that failure is the most useful thing you'll ever be handed, and that getting better at failing is how you get anywhere. By his own account he fails constantly, in small ways every day and in bigger ways that drag on for years. His real skill as a producer, he says, is helping other people find the success that's already in them, and the book collects the tricks he's picked up for turning a mess-up into something you can use.

He calls them "non-shortcut shortcuts." That's about as honest as a self-help promise gets, and it's a fair preview of the tone.

How the signing works

This is a signing only, so don't expect a reading or a Q&A. Your ticket covers one copy of the book, which you pick up at the store on the day. Bring the ticket with you, because you'll need it to get in and as proof of purchase. He's signing copies of F*ck Failure and nothing else, so leave the old vinyl and tour merch at home.

The line is first come, first served, and people who need accessibility support get priority. Book Soup says to plan on a wait, some of it outside on the sidewalk, so dress for the weather. You have to be there in person to collect your signed copy. If your plans change, email the store at info@booksoup.com before the day of the event. Tickets are non-transferable, and the store specifically warns against buying from resale sites.

Practical info

When: Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 3 PM Where: Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood Tickets: $33.58, one copy of the book included

Tickets are sold through Book Soup's own ticketing page, linked from the Discover Los Angeles listing. The listing has the signing running about an hour, but a popular author's line can take longer, so don't book anything tight right after.

Parking on the Strip is the usual puzzle. There's metered parking on Sunset and on the side streets, but read the permit signs twice before you walk away from the car. Metro's Line 2 bus runs along Sunset Boulevard if you'd rather skip the hunt entirely. Book Soup has been an independent bookstore on this stretch for decades, so leave a few minutes to browse the shelves. If you're building a Sunday around things to do in Los Angeles, a walk along the Strip afterward rounds it out.

For more author events around town, check the arts and culture calendar. The rest of the city's weekend picks are on Things Happening In Los Angeles.