Bookish Industry Night: Los Angeles Chapter

Event Details

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Now Instant Image Hall
Address: 939 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Ticket Price: $55

Hosted by Boutique Book Society and Allison Ambili

Join Boutique Book Society for an evening of meaningful conversation, practical marketing insights, and genuine connection with women and nonbinary professionals from across the Los Angeles book industry.

From Reach to Real Life: Marketing That Moves Readers

This practical, cross-industry conversation will explore how book professionals are turning online attention into meaningful real-world action, from book sales and preorders to event attendance, loyal reader communities, and long-term career growth.

Our speakers will share how they use social media not simply to be seen, but to build trust, create meaningful engagement, and move audiences from passive followers to active supporters.

Our Speakers

Maude Garrett is an Australian host, producer, certified media coach, and community founder of Maude’s Book Club. She also consults on branding, marketing, and content strategy.

Kennedy Rose, also known as Cozy K, is the creator behind @cozy.games, where she celebrates cozy gaming, reading, crafting, and creative play. A former lawyer turned professional hobbyist, she is also the forthcoming author of Cozy Hobbies: Joyful Activities for Play & Leisure.

Dana Claire is a romance author known for offering her heartfelt stories in both sweet and spicy editions. She also founded The Inkfluence and INK Games Publishing, transforming books into games, puzzles, collectibles, and immersive fan experiences.

Neema Bolton is a lead bookseller at The Village Well Books & Coffee where she connects readers with new books and brings valuable insight into bookstore audiences and local literary communities.

What to Expect

Your $55 ticket includes:

• A personalized badge and custom lanyard with a QR code for easy connecting
• Private access to Now Instant Image Hall
• Light bites and refreshments
• A 60-minute industry panel 
• Guided small-group discussions and networking
• Access to our private online community
• Early access to future Los Angeles industry events

This is not a traditional networking event where you exchange a few business cards and leave. Our goal is to create an approachable, welcoming environment where attendees can share experiences, ask honest questions, exchange practical ideas, and build relationships that continue long after the evening ends!

Who This Event Is For

This event is for women and nonbinary professionals working across the book industry in Los Angeles, including published authors, agents, editors, publishers, booksellers, publicists, marketers, event organizers, nonprofit leaders, designers, and other literary creatives.

Please note that this gathering is intended for those professionally involved in the industry and is not currently open to general readers.

Reserve Your Spot

Our first mixer sold out, and space for this event is limited.

Join us for an evening of practical ideas, thoughtful conversation, delicious bites, and new bookish connections!