One of my favorite annual local events will be held over the weekend of April 26 and 27 – The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! This free event (there’s a charge for parking) on the UCLA campus celebrates books and reading with author talks, panel discussions, book signings, book-selling, and more. There’s a great kids’ section, and many activities geared for them too. Aside from browsing the exhibitor booths, one of my favorite things …