Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books on the USC campus. Michael Connelly In Conversation with Susan Straight, author of Mecca. Moderated by Paula L. Woods. 4:30-5:30pm on Saturday, April 23, in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center 3. A book signing will follow the panel – hosted by Skylight Books. This event requires a ticket. Michael will also be signing books at 2pm at the Alta Journal booth.