#bookfest tip: Find panel events in rooms 123 and 124 - these require 'Conversation tickets'. SGM is also near the Food Court, Food Trucks & stop for Gold South Parking!
#bookfest tip: To the east of HNB, find Artists' Row. To the west, the Food Truck parking area and Food Court!
#bookfest tip: Archimedes Plaza is host to the sought after Cooking Stage and Signature area #2. It's also across the way from the Food Court and the Food Truck parking!
#bookfest tip: Join Festival of Books panelists in the Leonard Davis Auditorium for rousing discussions. Conversation tickets are required for entry to these events: http://bit.ly/1ktfgOw
#bookfest tip: Tutor Cafe offers a variety of international flavors, such as Banh Mi, Japanese Noodle Bowls and authentic Indian cuisine. Found in the Viterbi School of Engineering.
#bookfest tip: Panel events are hosted in room 101. Make sure you're ready with 'Conversation tickets' for entry to the panels - they can be obtained north of Bovard auditorium.
#bookfest tip: Located in the School of Architecture building, you'll find snacks, beverages and a variety of sandwiches here.
#bookfest tip: Look for book signing opportunities with USC faculty here throughout the weekend. Also the spot to scratch that itch to buy a book, festival merchandise or #Trojan gear!
#bookfest tip: Find the Campus Center Ballroom here for panel events - use your 'Conversation tickets' to gain admission to these. Get Conversation tickets north of Bovard auditorium.
#bookfest tip: Conveniently located in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, this is a stylish restaurant with an open-kitchen, full bar and lovely outdoor patio, great to take a break at.
#bookfest tip: Traditions is the spot if you're craving a bite of BBQ during the Festival. Find them in the basement of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center.
#bookfest tip: Located on the ground floor of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Seeds is built around six service stations offering delicious salads, sandwiches, desserts... you name it, it's delicious.
#bookfest tip: This is the 'Express' version of the California classic. Located on the ground level of the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, this location serves pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches & salads.
#bookfest tip: Located on the 2nd floor in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Lemonade is all about options. Served 'cafeteria-style', you'll enjoy grown-up flavors in a grade-school format.
#bookfest tip: Panda Express is another place to grab a bite during the Festival of Books - also located at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, they serve up their most popular dishes in a snap.
#bookfest tip: (South): Booths 00-99, First Aid, USC Stage, Pop & Hiss Stage, LA Times Booth, Signing Area 1. (Mid): Booths 100-172 & Tommy Trojan . (North): Booths 166-240 & Off-campus bus stop.
#bookfest tip: Find the Edison Auditorium here - the location of panel events - use your 'Conversation tickets' to gain admission to these. Get Conversation tickets north of Bovard Auditorium.
#bookfest tip: Head to Crocker Plaza for one of the several Signing Areas located throughout the campus. This one is designated 'Signing Area #1'.
#bookfest tip: Here you'll find the Young Adult stage and signing area as well as young adult & children's themed booths.
#bookfest tip: Here you'll find the Children's stage, signing area #9 and booth #'s in the 500's & 600's.
#bookfest tip: Find snacks & Starbucks beverages at Trojan Grounds. If you're staying for Festival After Dark, never fear, Trojan Grounds is open 24 hours for a caffeine fix.
#bookfest tip: Attend exciting panel discussions in the Embassy Room Auditorium here; be sure to have Conference tickets for entry. To the south of this building, find Signing Area #7 on West 34th St.
#bookfest tip: Usually a members-only establishment, take your opportunity during Festival weekend to dine at the University Club!
#bookfest tip: Taper Hall rooms 101 and 201 will be the locations for panel events. Entry for these will require 'Conversation tickets' which can be obtained north of Bovard auditorium.
#bookfest tip: Norris Theater will host panel events - panel events require 'Conversation tickets' for entry. Get those north of Bovard auditorium.
#bookfest tip: Enjoy Conversation events here at Annenberg Auditorium during the LA Times Festival of Books, 4/12 & 13. Conversation tickets are req'd for entry to these events. http://bit.ly/1ktfgOw
#bookfest tip: If you're feeling a bit of poetry flow, head to Founders Park for the Poetry Stage! Important as site of Conversation Tickets. Also, Crossword Puzzle & Signing Area 5 are here.
#bookfest tip: Bovard is a key spot - to North is Founders Park w/ booths=300's & the site for Conversation tix. East is Trousdale Pkwy (booths 100-172's), further East is Alumni Park & LA Times stage
#bookfest tip: This is a great spot to enjoy a little shade and also the location of a Signing Area (they're scattered throughout the Festival). This is the site of Signing Area #3.
This statue was built in 1930 to commemorate the university's 50th anniversary. On Tommy's pedestal are the five ideal attributes of a Trojan: faithful, scholarly, skillful, courageous and ambitious.
#bookfest tip: Look here for the LA Times Stage, Signing Area 6 and Booth #'s in the 900s and 1000s.
#bookfest tip: Here you'll find one of several Book Signing areas. This location hosts 'Signing Area #4'.
#bookfest tip: Visit the Ray Stark Theatre for panel events but come with 'Conversation tickets' in hand to enter. Get those tickets just north of Bovard auditorium near center campus.
#bookfest tip: Located in the School of Cinematic Arts, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a great spot to sit and take a break near the beautiful fire place (inside & out!).
