An early glimpse of L.A. Times Festival of Books at USC

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The L.A. Times Festival of Books is now underway at the USC campus. Here’s what the booths and tents looked like Saturday morning as crowds were starting to trickle in. Check out the Festival of Books website for a list of authors who will be appearing, directions, parking, etc.

Looking over part of the Festival of Books with the Von KleinSmid Center library in the distance.

Booths are set up before the festival begins.

Early arrivals take photos with the university’s Tommy Trojan statue.

The USC stage, opposite Tommy Trojan, before authors and guests arrive.

Shady seats won’t stay empty for long.

Festival booths and trees along Trousdale Parkway at USC.

-- Carolyn Kellog