Words Alive presents its annual Authors’ Luncheon on Tuesday, November 1, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, featuring Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett, hosts of A Way with Words on KPBS, as well as authors Hillary Jordon and Jasmin Darznik. Both authors will greet fans and sign books from 10-11:30am and from 1:30-2:30pm. General admission tickets are $100 and include a signed copy of Jordan’s When She Woke. Advance reservations are required; no tickets will be available at the door. Founded in 1999, Words Alive engages its program participants in the joy of reading with innovative programs and initiatives with the goal of creating lifelong readers and learners. (858/274-9673, www.wordsalive.org) JANE SHIOMI
