ANGELA GRACEY On starting a business with a low budget. June 6, 7pm. Borders Chestnut Hill, 8701 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1213.
ANN HAZAN Discussing and signing her books. June 2, 2pm. Northeast Regional Library, Cottman Ave. & Oakland St. 215-686-0500.
ANN PATCHETT Reading and signing of "Bel Canto." June 6, 7:30-9pm. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322. See Artspicks on p. 47 & 48.
BEPPE SEVERGNINI Presentation and booksigning. June 4, 5pm. Mandell Theater, Drexel University, 33rd & Chestnut Sts. 215-895-ARTS.
BETH KEPHART Will be discussing, reading and signing her new book. June 6, 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown. 609-608-1622.
BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP On How to Be a Peaceful Person. June 6, 7:30pm. Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA. 610-642-0362.
BILLY CUNNINGHAM Discussing the book Season for the 76ers. June 1, 3pm. Barnes & Noble, 720-730 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr. 520-0355.
BORDERS' ROMANCE READING GROUP On Knight in My Bed. June 13, 7:30pm. Borders Book Shop, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ. 856-985-5080.
BORDERS' WRITERS ROUNDTABLE Hosted by Fran Metzman. June 11, 7pm. Borders Book Shop, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ. 856-985-5080.
BORDERS' SENIORS READING GROUP On Of Mice and Men. June 7, 11am. Borders Book Shop, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ. 856-985-5080.
BRIAN HAIG On Mortal Allies. June 8, 12pm. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-520-0355.
CHARLES BYARS Will be performing his poetry. June 6, 8pm. At Molly's Cafe and Bookstore, 101 S. 9th Street. 215-923-3367, mollysbook@comcast.net.
CHEF'S BOOK TALK W/ Eric Gantz. June 10, 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown. 609-608-1622.
CURRENTS BOOK GROUP On Empire Falls, June 12, 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 835 Old York Rd., Jenkintown. 215-886-5366.
DARIN STRAUSS On Real Mccoy. June 11, 7pm. Borders Book Shop, 1727 Walnut St. 215-568-7400.
DAVID LEAVITT will read from Florence. June 7, 7pm, $10 ($15/couple). Independence Branch Library, 18 S. 7th St. 215-685-1633.
DIVE INTO BOOKS Party for Summer Reading Program. June 11, 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 2300 Chemical Rd., Plymouth Meeting. 610-567-2921.
DOMINIQUE LAPIERRE The author will be speaking, include highlights from his newest book. June4, 5:45-8:45pm. $65. Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, Broad & Walnut Sts.
DONNA HEMANS on River Woman. June 8, 5-7pm. It's A Mystery To Me Bookstore, 723 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA. 610-623-1006.
EART EMERSON With Mystery Book Club. June 12, 7:30pm. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-520-0355.
FICTION BOOK GROUP On Laughter in the Dark. June 12, 7pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.
FLOYD COOPER Call 215-843-8811 for info. June 8, 10am-2pm, Free. First Presbyterian Church, 35 W. Chelten Ave., Germantown.
GLBT PHILLY BOOK LAUNCH PARTY A celebration of the publication of Thom Nickels' photo history of GLBT in Philadelphia. June 7, 7-9pm. Free. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.
GREAT BOOKS On As You Like It. June 11, 7-9pm. Call 215-981-0917 for info. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.
HEBREW SPEAKING GROUP Meets in cafe. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA. 610-642-0362.
HENRY JONAS MAGAZINER On ironwork. June 8, 2pm, free w/ admission ($1.50-3). Atwater Kent Museum, 15 S. 7th St. 215-922-3031.
IN THE COMPANY OF POETS Poetry/music/song and open reading. June 8, 1pm, Free. Book Corner, 311 North 20th St. (behind Central Library), 215-567-0527.
JAMES EARL HARDY On Love the One You're With. June 11, 5:30pm. Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St. 215-923-2960.
JEAN GRISWOLD On Women of Spirit. June 13, 7:30pm. Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA. 610-642-0362.
JONI DANIELS Reading and discussing her book, Power Tools for Women. June 12, 6:30-7:45pm. Free. Brew Haha, 9 W. Gay St., West Chester. (610) 429-9335.
LIFE IMITATES ART BOOK GROUP On Girl with a Pearl Earring, Girl in Hyacinth Blue, & The Music Lesson. June 11, 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 835 Old York Rd., Jenkintown. 215-886-5366.
LINDA LERNER Reading of some of her poetry. June 6, 7:30. Barnes & Noble, 720-730 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr. 520-0355. June 5, 7pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.
LINDA RIPA On The Ladybug Blues. June 11, 10am. Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ. 609-596-7058.
LITERATURE READING GROUP Come discuss "Their Eyes Were Watching God." June 3, 7:30pm. Borders Book Shop, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ. 856-985-5080.
LYNN LEVIN, DAVID HARRIS EBENBACH Poets read, followed by open reading. June 11, 7pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.
MARCELO GLEISER Reading and signing of "The Prophet and the Astronomer." June 6, 7-8pm. Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St. 215-665-0716.
MARK CSORDOS Business lessons. June 6, 8pm. Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ. 609-596-7058.
MIC CONTROL: A FAIRYTALE THEATRE An open mic and cabaret of poetry, singing, dance, performance and other art. May 31, 8-11pm. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.
MICHAEL CORCORAN Author of Duel in the Sun. June 8, 7pm. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1271 Knapp Rd. & Route 309, North Wales.
MICHAEL OREN Books will be for sale. June 12, 7pm. Northeast Regional Library, Cottman Ave. & Oakland St. 215-686-0500.
NORBERT AND ELINOR HERSCHKOWITZ On child development. June 7. 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 2300 Chemical Rd., Plymouth Meeting. 610-567-2921.
OSCAR HIJUELOS On A Sweet Habana Melody. June 13, 7pm. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.
PAUL LEVINSON Reading and signing of "Consciousness Plague." June 6, 7pm. Borders Book Shop, 1727 Walnut St. 215-568-7400.
PHILLIP AND SHARON WELSH On Conshohocken's history. June 8, 1pm. Barnes & Noble, 2300 Chemical Rd., Plymouth Meeting. 610-567-2921.
POETRY & PERFORMANCE SERIES Elaine Terranova, Harriet Levin, Dorothy Cummings, Tom Grant, & open poetry/performance showcase. June 6, 1pm, $1. First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut St.
POETRY CIRCLE Expression session for all poets to read or listen. June 4, 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown. 609-608-1622.
POETRY IN THE PARK w/ In the Company of Poets. June 7. 7-9pm, Free. Lloyd Hall - Community Room, #1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr. & Waterworks Dr., 215-685-3936.
POETRY READINGS With Aschak & Jean Galliano. Fridays, 8pm, Saturdays, 3pm, Free. FrankfordStyle Studio, 4446 Frankford Ave. 2nd Floor. 215-533-9404.
POSITIVE PARENTING DISCUSSION Group on Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles. June 11, 10am. Barnes & Noble, 835 Old York Rd., Jenkintown. 215-886-5366.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME June 12, 11am. Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ. 609-596-7058.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES W/ Curious George. June 7, 7pm, & June 8, 11am. Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ. 609-596-7058.
ROBERT HELMS On human testing. June 12, 7pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.
SATURDAY STORY HOUR Kids 4-10 with Anita Williams. Saturdays, 11am. Barnes & Noble, 720-730 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr. 520-0355.
SEX, CENSORSHIP & YOUR CHILD Discussion with authors Judith Levine and Majorie Heims. June 2, 3pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.
SHAKESPEARE DISCUSSION GROUP On The Twelfth Night. June 6, 7:30pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.
SHAWNE JOHNSON On Getting Our Breath back. June 13, 7pm. Borders Book Shop, 1727 Walnut St. 215-568-7400.
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ANGELA GRACEY On starting a business with a low budget. June 6, 7pm. Borders Chestnut Hill, 8701 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1213.
