Readings/Book Signings

 

• BILL KIEHL The Penn alum and author reads from his new book, "Global Intentions, Local Results," an in-depth look at the impact of international campus activism on local communities. Mon, Nov. 17, 6-7pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

 

 

• BRIAN BRODEUR, CA CONRAD AND JEFFERY ETHAN LEE The poets read from their new work. Sun, Nov. 16, 2-3pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

 

 

• DAVID SLAVITT The author reads from his new work, a translation of "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Ancius Manlius Severinus Boethius, a philosophy classic on earthly materialism and the superiority of the mind. Tue, Nov. 18, 6-7pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

 

 

• JAMES MCPHERSON AND DAVID HACKETT FISHER McPherson, a Pulitzer-Prize winner and Civil War scholar, reads from his new book "Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief," an intimate biography. Fellow Pulitzer recipient Fisher reads from his new book, "Champlain's Dream," a biography of Samuel Champlain. Thu, Nov. 13, 7:30-8:30pm, FREE , Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

 

 

• LIVE AT THE WRITER'S HOUSE In collaboration with WXPN, the Kelly Writer's House presents a one-hour broadcast of poetry, spoken word and music. This broadcast will feature Patrick Middleton, author of "Healing Our Imprisoned Minds: A People's Guide to Hope and Freedom." He is the first prisoner to earn a B.A., M.A. and a PhD behind bars. Mon, Nov. 17, 7-8:30pm, FREE , Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, 215-573-9748.

 

 

• LIZ ROBBINS The sportswriter and author reads from her new book, "A Race Like No Other," a collection of inspiring stories from New York marathon runners. Thu, Nov. 20, 7-8pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

 

 

• MARGARET MARSH AND WANDA RONNER The authors and sisters discuss their new book "The Fertility Doctor: John Rock and the Reproductive Revolution." Starting his career as a keeper on a banana plantation in Guatemala, John Rock become one of the founders of the field of reproductive medicine. Wed, Nov. 19, 7:30-8:30pm, FREE , Barnes and Noble, 200 West Route 70, 856-225-6627.

 

 

• MARY FRANCES BAUGH The author signs her new book ,"This Is Who I Am: Our Beauty In All Shapes And Sizes," in which she celebrates the many different kinds of bodies and many different beauties they contain in a series of photographs of 54 women ages 19 to 95. Sat, Nov. 15, 2-3pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

 

 

• NATHANIEL POPKIN The author and CP contributor discusses and signs his new book, "The Possible City: Exercises in Dreaming Philadelphia," in which he imagines a city of industry, revolution and row houses re-configured to elevate human consciousness. Sat, Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30pm, Sande Webster Gallery, 709 Walnut St., 215-413-8893.

 

 

• POETRY CRITIQUE CIRCLE Discuss your favorite poems with the Mad Poets society. Bring 10 copies of one of your poems for a round table discussion. Wed, Nov. 5, 7-8:30pm, FREE , Harvest Books, 9 E. State St., Media, 610-566-3191.

 

 

• RUSSELL HOWE The author discusses his new book ,"Stencil Nation: Graffiti, Community, and Art." Thu, Nov. 20, 7-9pm, FREE , Wooden Shoe Books, 508 S. 5th St., 215-413-0999.

 

 

• SUZE DIPIETRO The Penn alum and author reads from her new novel, "Between Keys." Thu, Nov. 13, 6-7pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

 

 

• WRITERS WITHOUT BORDERS Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh reads from her new novel, "Only In London," in which a divorced Iraqi woman, a prostitute from London, a gay Lebanese man and an English woman meet on a turbulent flight from Dubai to London. Tue, Nov. 18, 7-8:30pm, FREE , Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, 215-573-9748.