Readings/Book Signings

• ALLEN M. HORNBLUM The author reads from his latest nonfiction work, "Sentenced to Science: One Black Man's Story of Imprisonment in America," the story of Edward Anthony and the criminal justice and medical communities that used Philadelphia inmates for unethical and dangerous experiments. Mon, Dec. 10, 7pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• DANIEL BROOK The author reads from his new book, "The Trap: Selling Out to Stay Afloat in Winner-Take-All America," a examination of why educated folks without trust funds are forced to sell out. Thu, Dec. 6, 7pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• DAVID DYE The local radio personality presents his new book,"The Best of World Cafe," in which he recounts 16 years of interviews and performances including Sting, Sonic Youth, Bonnie Raitt, Patti Smith and Bjork. Thu, Dec. 13, 7pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• HAROLD GULLAN The author and coach reads from his new book, "Jumping Through Hoops: Why Penn Wins," an examination od Penn's men's basketball program. Thu, Dec. 6, 7pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• JOHN RICHARDSON The author reads from his new biography, "A Life of Picasso," a portrait of the artist created with interviews and unpublished archival materials. Tue, Dec. 11, 8pm, $7-$14, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• MAUREEN FAULKNER The author reads from her new book, "Murdered by Mumia: A Life Sentence of Loss, Pain and Injustice," co-authored with Michael Smerconish. Faulkner's husband, a Philadelphia police officer, was murdered by Jamal in 1981. Sat, Dec. 8, 1-3pm, FREE , Borders, 4010 Dearborn Circle, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 856-866-9090.
• MIKE OEMING AND BRYAN GLASS The artist and author behind "The Mice Templar" sign copies of their comic book series. Fri, Dec. 7, 7-9pm, FREE , Brave New Worlds, 720 Arch St., 215-413-4000.
• RODGER KAMENETZ The best-selling reads from his new book,"The History of Last Night's Dream: Discovering the Hidden Path to the Soul," im which he explores the realms of word and image, psychology and imagination. Thu, Dec. 13, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.