Photos: This year’s Festival of Books in images
Comedian Sarah Silverman reads from her new book, “The Bedwetter,” at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held at UCLA in Westwood (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and one of the first people to step on the moon in 1969, spoke with the L.A. Times’ Patt Morrison about his life and his newest book, “Magnificent Desolation.” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
The festival drew a healthy crowd on Sunday. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Federico Eguez entertains kids and passersby dressed as Max, the main character in the children’s book “Where The Wild Things Are,” for the nonprofit Milk + Bookies. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Tom Ruck, author of “Sacred Ground,” left, signs his book on Tracy Romanov’s back. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Times staff writer Mary McNamara, left, interviewed comedian and author Carol Burnett. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Brittany Carr, 17, left, poses for her sister Lauren Carr, 19, after signing the “What are You Reading?” wall Saturday during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books held at UCLA in Westwood. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Carl Reiner talks about his latest book, “Tell Me a Silly Story,” at Target Children’s Stage on Saturday. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
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Larry Bushner browses the Book Shop and Antiquarian Books booth Saturday during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books held at UCLA in Westwood. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Grace Burke, 4, held by mom Kati Burke, 34, listens as the Fresh Beat Band performs at Target Children’s Stage on Saturday. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Rita Stumps, left, and Carol Abedon browse books in the Taschen booth. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)