Award-winning mystery author Naomi Hirahara recently launched her latest book, “Crown City,” the story of two Japanese American men who are hired to investigate an art theft and discover something much more sinister in turn-of-the century California. Book-signing events in Southern California included the Del Amo Barnes & Noble in Torrance on Feb 22. Upcoming appearances include:
Read Together Diamond Bar, part of the “One Book, One Coast” Program, Saturday, April 25, 2 to 3 p.m. at Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar
Crown City Tea & Tradition hosted by League of Women Voters Pasadena Area, Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chado Tea Room, 79 N. Raymond, Pasadena. Admission: $50
AAPI Heritage Month Panel, Dinner and Movie Night hosted by Silver Lake Reading Club, Saturday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. at private residence in Eagle Rock. Admission: $80
Terminal Island Talk, part of “AAPI Joy: AAPI Voices, Then & Now,” Saturday, May 16, 3 to 4 p.m. at Los Angeles Public Library, 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles
“Los Angeles Lost and Found: Researching the City of Angels,” presented by Mystery Writers of America, Southern California Chapter, Sunday, May 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Book Jewel, 6259 W. 87th St., Los Angeles
Thursday, May 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Azusa Public Library, 340 W. Fifth St., Azusa
For information on Hirahara’s books and events, go to naomihirahara.com.