Readings/Book Signings

 

• ADRIENNE PINE The author and anthropologist reads from her new book, "Working Hard, Drinking Hard: On Violence and Survival in Honduras." Documentary filmmaker Oscar Estrada will also present a screening of "El Porvenir," which has English subtitles. Wed, Aug. 6, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

 

 

• BREENA CLARKE The author of "River, Cross My Heart" reads from her second novel, "Stand the Storm," in which a family strives for freedom and survival during the Civil War, Thu, July 31, 7pm, FREE , Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

 

 

• DANIEL KILLMAN The author, musician and songwriter presents his first novel, "The Row and the Boulevard," which is set in the country music hub Music Row and Nashville landmark Bel Terre. Thu, July 31, 6pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

 

 

• MARKISHA BUNN AND BRIAN OVERBEY The local authors read from their first novel, "Sips," which they co-wrote. Thu, July 31, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

 

 

• NANCY PELOSI The Speaker of the House reads from her new book, "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters," her memoir of growing up and how she came to land her badass job. Tue, Aug. 5, 7pm, FREE , Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

 

 

• NEW PHILADELPHIA POETS Young Fishtown poets need your ears — give 'em up, Thu, July 31, 7pm, FREE , Germ Books and Gallery, 2005 Frankford Ave., 215-423-5002.

 

 

• NOIR AT THE BAR The first Sunday series' third installment features crime writer Dave White, who will read from his latest Jackson Donne novel, "The Evil That Men Do." Sun, Aug. 3, 6pm, FREE , Tritone, 1508 South St., 215-545-0475