Last week the Napa Valley Grille in Westwood in Los Angeles hosted a celebration for barbecue master Steven Raichlen and his debut novel, Island Apart (Forge). The chef prepared dishes based on recipes from the novel. Enjoying the results: standing (l.) food and wine expert Anthony Dias Blue and Raichlen; and sitting (from l.) Alison Reid, Diesel, a Bookstore; Liz Newstat, Chevalier's Books; Kris Williams, the Pilgrim School; Terry Gilman, Mysterious Galaxy; Brian Rochlin; Lita Weissman, Barnes & Noble at the Grove; Cheryl Ryan, Diesel, a Bookstore; Dan Graham, Book Soup; Sandy Willardson, Flintridge Books; Aurick Canete, Barnes & Noble at the Grove; Connie Martinson of Connie Martinson Talks Books; and Jan Lindstrom, Barnes & Noble.