Readings/Book Signings

 

• A.V. CHRISTIE AND CHRISTY SCHNEIDER Christie reads recent work and verses from her two collections of poetry, "Nine Skies" and "The Housing." West Philly's own Schneider, who uses imagery such as Darth Vader's mask and Frida Kahlo's braids in her poetry, also reads. Fri, Sept. 12, 7pm, FREE , The Last Word, 3925 Walnut St., 215-386-7750.

 

 

• DIONNE WARWICK The author and Grammy-winning soul singer reads from her new childrens book, "Say a Little Prayer." Wed, Sept. 17, 6-8pm, FREE , Borders, 1 S. Broad St., (215) 568-7400.

 

 

• FRANCINE PROSE The National Book Award finalist reads from her new novel "Golden Grove," the story of a young girl plunged into grief after the death of her sister. Thu, Sept. 18, 7:30-9pm, $7-$14, Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

 

 

• GEORGE ANASTASIA The author and Philadelphia Inquirer mob reporter reads from his new book, "Mobfiles: Mobsters, Molls and Murder," a collection of stories about the mafia from his 25 years on the beat. Wed, Sept. 17, 7-9am, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-2600.

 

 

• KEVIN MILANO The author reads from and signs his new book, "Remembering Kensington and Fishtown: Philadelphia's Riverward Neighborhoods," which traces the history of pre-JB's Fishtown, which Native Americans called "Shackamaxon," the place where the chiefs meet. Thu, Sept. 18, 7-9pm, FREE , Germ Books and Gallery, 2005 Frankford Ave., 215-423-5002.

 

 

• LEIF GUSTAVSON The Arcadia University prof reads from and discusses his new book, "Youth Learning On Their Own Terms: Creative Practice and Classroom Teaching," which explores the ways kids and teenagers from different classes and racial backgrounds learn and express themselves. Thu, Sept. 18, 4-5pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

 

 

• RINKU SEN The journalist and author discusses her new book, "The Accidental American: Immigration and Citizenship in the Age of Globalization." The book tells the story of co-author Fekkak Mamdouh, a Moroccan waiter in New York City, who helped found the Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York to fight for the rights of immigrant food service workers in the face of post-9/11 America's immigration policies. Wed, Sept. 17, 6-7pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

 

 

• ROBERT J. SHILLER The Yale prof and market expert reads from his new book, "The Subprime Solution: How Today's Global Financial Crisis Happened, and What to Do About It." Boyfriend predicted the dot-com bubble collapse, so listen up. Thu, Sept. 11, 7:30pm, FREE , Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

 

 

• ROBERT MORRIS SKALER AND THOMAS H. KEELS The authors read from and sign their latest installment to the "Images of America" series,"Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square,"which tells the history of the park. Sun, Sept. 14, 2-4pm, FREE , Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 215-545-4302.

 

 

• THOMAS FRANK The New York Times best-selling author discusses his new book, "The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule," in which he compares the roots of the conservative movement to its current clumsy modern counterpart. Tue, Sept. 16, 7:30-9pm, $7-$14, Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

 

 

• WEBCAST WITH PHILLIP ROTH The Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses his 29th book, "Indignation," via webcast. Tue, Sept. 16, 8-9:30pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.