Writers and actors on the second day of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Jenny Slate is an American actress, comedian, and writer who first gained recognition for her stand-up and acting roles on television. She also became known for her live variety shows in New York City. gives a short lecture on his book "lifeform" A wild, soulful, hilarious collection of genre-bending essays depicting the journey into motherhood as you've never seen it before. Second actor Josh Gad gives a short interview about his book In "Gad We Trust" A Tell-Some is a memoir by comedic actor Josh Gad that blends reflections on his career with personal anecdotes. Gad narrates the audiobook himself, with guest appearances from Mel Brooks, Ron Howard, and Sasha Baron Cohen. The book covers Gad's childhood in Florida, his parents' divorce, his Jewish heritage, and his experiences with fatherhood and marriage. He also shares his struggles with alcohol and sex, and his body image issues. third actress Chelsea Joy Handler is an American actress, producer, writer, television host, and stand-up comedian.
And gives a short review of his book "I'll Have What She's Having" author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers.

The second day of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in 2025 is April 27, 2025. The festival takes place on the University of Southern California (USC) campus. It is a two-day event on April 26-27 The L.A. Times Festival of Books brings together renowned authors, emerging voices, and book lovers to explore the world of storytelling. Join us on the USC campus for the largest literary celebration of its kind in the country.