Women on the Move with Ann Patchett (Free, Online)

Ann Patchett has a way of making a long book feel like a conversation with a friend, and this hour gives readers the chance to hear her talk through her work directly. "Women on the Move with Ann Patchett" is an online discussion about her books and her writing process, hosted by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Centers. You can watch from anywhere in Southern California without leaving the house.

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Pacific (11:30 AM Eastern) Where: Online, link provided through Eventbrite Price: Free Organizer: The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Centers

What to expect

The organizer describes the session as a discussion with Ann Patchett on her books and writing process. The event graphic features the cover of her novel Whistler, so it is a reasonable bet that her recent work will come up, though the listing does not publish a full agenda. Expect a conversation format rather than a lecture, which makes it a good fit for readers, book clubs and anyone curious about how a working novelist builds a story from the first page.

The Women on the Move name points to a series, and this installment is the one with Patchett. If you are building a reading list for the fall, an hour with an author about how the work actually gets made is a low-effort way to find your next book.

Practical info

The talk is early for the West Coast. The time listed on the event page is 11:30 AM Eastern, which lands at 8:30 AM in Los Angeles, so plan for coffee at your desk or a laptop at the kitchen table. Registration is through Eventbrite, and the access details are sent by the organizer after you sign up. Check your confirmation email a day before so you are not hunting for the link on the morning of.

Because it is virtual, there is no parking, no commute and no door time to worry about. That also makes it an easy add to a week of in-person plans, and a welcome entry among the things to do in Los Angeles that do not require getting on a freeway.

Keep exploring

If you like this kind of programming, browse our arts and culture events for readings, talks and exhibitions around the city, and check the list of upcoming events Los Angeles readers are saving for the weeks ahead.