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FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL+

- UNLIMITED early panel reservations: reserve your spot a full month before the general public! ($157.50 minimum value)
 Public reservations go on sale March 11. Special ticketed events are not included in this offer.
- 50% off GA tickets to special ticketed events as they become available 
- Six tickets to the April 17 Book Prize awards ceremony at Bovard Auditorium ($150 value)
- Free valet parking at the festival April 18-19 ($120 value)
- One free official festival poster and mug
- 15% off festival merchandise
- 4 months free unlimited digital access to the L.A. Times (non-subscribers only)

FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL BASIC ($95) - ON SALE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th.

- Up to 20 early panel reservations: reserve your spot a full month before the general public! ($150 minimum value)
Public reservations go on sale March 11. Special ticketed events are not included in this offer.
- 50% off GA tickets to special ticketed events as they become available 
- Four tickets to the April 17 Book Prize awards ceremony at Bovard Auditorium ($100 value)
- First access to purchase valet parking (while supplies last)
- One free official festival poster
- 15% off festival merchandise
- 4 months free unlimited digital access to the L.A. Times (non-subscribers only)

Friends of the Festival help us keep the festival free to attend and ensure that the L.A. Times Festival of Books will continue to thrive for years to come. Thank you for your support!