More Random Bitching

Usually at this time of the year, I make noises about traveling south to check out the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, but end up not going. This year, I'm not going to even bother making the noises.

Here are the schedules: Saturday, Sunday

One of the bigger events is a talk "Doctor" Laura Schlessinger, introduced by "Ms." Tammy Bruce. In an auditorium. To call these individuals "authors" or their output "books" is to insult the good names of whoever writes the Truly Tasteless Jokes series.

And does anyone need to witness a conversation with strokebook mogul Larry Flynt? (Unless he's in conversation with "Doctor" Laura?)

Not even the rare public appearance by the reclusive Frank McCourt has whet my appetite.