Book Industry Mixer: Los Angeles Chapter

Hosted by Boutique Book Retreats in collaboration with Allison Ambili - Join us for an evening designed to bring together women and gender non-binary professionals working across the Los Angeles book industry for connection, collaboration, and community.

What This Gathering Is Designed To Do

• Foster meaningful connections across the LA book industry
• Spark creative and professional collaboration
• Share knowledge, experiences, and practical resources
• Celebrate and amplify diverse voices in our literary community
• Build relationships that continue beyond the event itself

Who This Event Is For

This event is open to women and gender non-binary professionals working within the book ecosystem, including:

• Published authors
• Literary agents
• Editors and publishers
• Booksellers and bookstore owners
• Publicists and marketing professionals
• Literary nonprofit leaders
• Book event organizers
• Designers and creatives working in publishing

Please note: This gathering is designed for those professionally engaged in the book industry. While we deeply appreciate and celebrate readers, this particular event is not intended for general book lovers at this time.

What Your Ticket Includes

Your $40 ticket includes:

• Custom lanyard + badge (name, title, and QR code to connect on social)
• Private gathering space at the literary-themed The Wellesbourne
• Guided small-group conversations with fellow book professionals
• Open mingling + networking time
• Access to our private online community after the event
• First access to future in-person gatherings for the LA book industry

(Food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Wellesbourne throughout the evening.)

Info: Check in, grab your lanyard, order a drink, and ease into conversation with fellow book industry professionals.

Info: A short introduction to the intention behind the gathering and how the evening will unfold.

Info: Participants will be invited into thoughtfully mixed groups for guided discussions designed to spark meaningful dialogue across different roles in the industry.

Info: Reconnect with people you met earlier, continue conversations, and exchange contact information.

Info: We’ll wrap up the evening with a few final reflections and invite attendees to stay connected through future gatherings and community opportunities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Wellesbourne, 10929 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

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