Uncle Roger Book Event at Barnes & Noble The Grove

Uncle Roger, the comedic persona known for his reactions to other people's fried rice, is coming to the West Coast flagship Barnes & Noble for the release of his cookbook, Don't Mess Up Your Rice. The store is hosting a discussion and Q&A on Monday evening, November 9. If you are mapping out upcoming events in Los Angeles that mix food, comedy and books, this one covers all three in a single hour.

When: Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Barnes & Noble - The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive Format: Discussion and Q&A

What to expect

The store's announcement says Barnes & Noble at The Grove welcomes Uncle Roger for the release of the book. The event flyer bills it as a discussion and Q&A, and the cover credits the book to Nigel Ng with Jenn Garbee and a foreword by Gordon Ramsay. The cover promises 70 recipes, so expect the conversation to circle around rice technique, home cooking and, almost certainly, a few strong opinions about how rice gets cooked wrong.

The listing does not spell out whether there is a signing line, a book purchase requirement or a ticket tier. Some bookstore events at this scale ask guests to buy a copy to get in line, while others are open to anyone. A price of $39.44 shows up in the listing's ticket data, but it is not clear whether that is a ticket or a book bundle, so it is not stated here as an admission price. Check the store's own event page or call the shop before you plan around it.

Getting there

The Grove sits next to the Original Farmers Market in the Fairfax area, and the bookstore is in the middle of the outdoor shopping center. Evening parking in the structure fills up on busy nights, so arrive early for a 7:00 PM start, especially on a night when a well-known personality is in the building. The shop describes itself as the West Coast flagship and a premier spot for author events, which usually means a real crowd.

Plan a bite at the Farmers Market before or after. Rice-themed or not, it is hard to go wrong with the stalls there, and it turns a one-hour talk into a full evening out. For more things to do in Los Angeles around the same dates, browse the arts and culture listings.

Worth knowing

This is a free-standing author event, not a stage show, so it will likely run short and stay close to the book. If you are a fan of the character, a cooking-minded reader or just someone who likes a good rice debate, it is a low-key way to spend a Monday night. Details can change, so confirm the time and entry rules on the listing before heading out.