Speed Dating at the Festival of Books

Sunshine, pages turning, and a crowd full of fellow book lovers. If you’ve ever wanted your love story to start at a bookstore, this is pretty close.

Join us at the L.A. Times Festival of Books for a one-of-a-kind speed dating experience, co-hosted with RYZE at their pop-up truck beside a fountain in the heart of one of LA’s most charming, book-filled days.

Each guest will enjoy a complimentary RYZE latte, crafted for calm, focused energy with no jitters or crash, so you can stay present through every conversation.

More than speed dating, this experience is designed to help you meet your best matches. People you’re actually likely to click with.

How It Works

Thoughtfully matched so every conversation counts

• Reserve your spot with a ticket
• Complete a short profile after checkout so we can learn a bit about you
• Show up, grab your latte, and we’ll guide you through a series of curated matches

Event Flow

• 1:30 PM – Check in, grab a drink, and mingle while everyone arrives.
• 2:00 PM – Opening announcements + speed dating rounds begin.
• 3:00 PM – Rounds wrap up. Stick around, grab another drink, and keep the conversations going.‍
• 6:00 PM – Mutual match notifications are sent straight to your inbox, so you’ll know exactly who wants to keep the connection alive.

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