LWS September Book Club: 'L.A. Women' By Ella Berman

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'L.A. Women' by Ella Berman
After a steady descent from literary stardom, Lane Warren is back. She’s secured a new book deal based off the life of her sometime friend and, more often, rival Gala Margolis. Lane’s only problem is that notorious free spirit Gala has been missing for months.

Ten years earlier, Gala was a charming socialite and Lane was a Hollywood outsider amidst the glittering 1960s L.A. party scene. Though they were never best friends, Lane found Gala sharp and compelling. Gala liked that Lane took her seriously. They were both writers. They were drawn to each other.

That was until Gala’s star began to rise, and Lane grew envious. Then Lane did something that she wouldn’t ever be able to take back…changing the trajectories of both their lives.

Bold, dazzling, and crackling with tension, L.A. Women plunges readers into the legendary parties and unparalleled creativity of iconic Laurel Canyon, while exploring the impossible choices women face when ambition collides with intimacy. At what cost does great art emerge? And who pays the price? Amazon Link.

“A breezy retro novel with bite.” —L.A. Times

Published: August 5, 2025
Pages: 415 pages
Audiobook: 11 hours, 8 minutes. Narrated by Grace Lynn Kung (The Tiger Flu, Mean Moms)

Further Reading and Viewing:

• READ: Publisher's Weekly Talks to Author Ella Berman
• LISTEN: First 10 Minutes Audiobook Preview - L.A. Women

LOCATION: Mise En Place. Lynn, the owner, will curate a "California" wine tasting for us. $25 per person includes 4-5 wine tastings + light charcuterie bites. Paid at time of tasting directly to Lynn.

RSVP: Please update your RSVP if you can not make it. Your courtesy is appreciated!