Lisa See was born in Paris, grew up in Topanga and Los Angeles, and writes novels set in China.

Her seventh novel, DREAMS OF JOY, was published last week, and a movie based on an earlier novel,
SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN, directed by Wayne Wang, will open July 15. See’s novels regularly appear on New York Times best-seller lists.

She will appear in Santa Monica on the Broad Stage patio on Saturday, June 4, at 4 p.m. for a talk and book signing. The Broad is located at 1310 11th Street.

On Wednesday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m., See will talk with Nina Revoyer at Writers Bloc, MGM Theater, 10250 Constellation Boulevard. Tickets are $20. For reservations, email reservations@writersblocpresents.com.

On June 3, Friday, she will venture into the Valley to sign books at Costco, 6100 Sepulveda, in Van Nuys, at 1 p.m. Only Costco members can attend.

On June 11 at 2 p.m., See will talk and sign books at Barnes & Noble at the Grove.

For more information, see LisaSee.com.