December 11-17, 2003

readings & book signings

ADAM LEVIN & RAY ROGERS sign "The Philadelphia Flower Show: Celebrating 175 Years." Wed., Dec. 17, 6-8pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

AMERICA 24/7 featured photographers will sign their photo-essay book. Thu., Dec. 18, 6-8pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

AUTHOR PARTY featuring about 25 authors recently published in the Philly area. Sun., Dec. 14, 2pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.

BOB LYONS signs "Palestra Pandemonium." Sun., Dec. 14, 3-5pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

DON RIGGS A Poets & Prophets holiday reading, followed by open mic. Thu., Dec. 18, call 610-328-POET for time, $4. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square.

DONNA JO NAPOLI signs "Great God Pan." Sat., Dec. 13, 2pm. It's A Mystery To Me Bookstore, 723 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA. 610-623-1006.

EDMUND WHITE discusses and signs his book, "Fanny: A Fiction." Fri., Dec. 12, 7:30pm. Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St. 215-923-2960.

GREG FROST signs "Fitcher's Brides." Mon., Dec. 15, 6-8pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

JAMES ROSIN signs "Philly Hoops." Thu., Dec. 18, 6pm. Borders Book Shop, 1 S. Broad St. 215-568-7400.

JUDY SCHACHNER, KATHYE FETSKO PETRIE, BRIAN MEUNIER AND PERKY EDGERTON sign their books. Sun., Dec. 14, 1-3pm. Waldenbooks, Springfield Mall, 1200 Baltimore Pike, Springfield. 610-328-1951. Sat., Dec. 13, 11am-3pm. Barnes & Noble, 150 West Swedesford Rd., Devon. 610-695-6600.

LARRY ATKINS speaks on his book, "The ASJA Guide to Freelance Writing." Sat., Dec. 13, 2pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.

LARRY KANE signs "Ticket to Ride." Sat., Dec. 13, 11am-1pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500. Tue., Dec. 16, 12:30pm. Borders Book Shop, 1 S. Broad St. 215-568-7400.

LARRY PLATT discusses and signs his book, "Only the Strong Survive: the Odyssey of Allen Iverson." Wed., Dec. 17, call for time. University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. 215-898-5965.

LOUIS BAYNARD discusses and signs "Mr. Timothy." Thu., Dec. 11, 6pm. Borders Book Shop, 1 S. Broad St. 215-568-7400.

LYRICS OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER Dramatic poetry presentation by members of the society. Sat., Dec. 13, 7:30pm. Coatesville Cultural Society, 143 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA. 610-384-1790.

MARALYN LOIS POLAK & TREE REISNER A Poets & Prophets reading, followed by open mic. Thu., Dec. 11, call 610-328-POET for time, $4. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. 215-735-3456.

OCTABIA MCBRIDE-AHEBEE & CHJELLE FRESH part of the Women's Writing & Spoken Word Series. Mon., Dec. 15, 7:30pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.

PAT HUGHES signs his young-adult book, "Guerrilla Season." Sat., Dec. 13, 3-5pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

ROBIN HATHAWAY signs "The Doctor Dines in Prague." Fri., Dec. 12, 7-9pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

SHARNE ALGOTSSON signs "City Living." Sat., Dec. 13, noon. It's A Mystery To Me Bookstore, 723 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA. 610-623-1006.

SHIRLEY VERRETT reads from and signs her autobiography, "I Never Walked Alone." Sat., Dec. 13, 11am-1pm. Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St. See Artspicks on p. 27 & 29.

SOLOMON JONES signs "The Bridge." Fri., Dec. 12, 6-8pm. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-520-0355.

THE END OF NOW! Presented by The Eternal Now, the grande open finale. (poetry) Tue., Dec. 16, 7pm. Robin's Book Store, 108 S. 13th St. 215-735-9600.

THERESE BOYD signs "The Best Places You've Never Seen: PA's Small Museums." Sat., Dec. 13, 1-3pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500.

UNI-VERSE-ALL VOICES Open slam poetry. Mon., Dec. 15, 8pm, $5 to slam, winner takes pot, free to watch. Five Spot, 5 S. Bank St. (between Chestnut & Market, 2nd & 3rd). 215-574-0070.

WALTER STAIB signs "City Tavern Baking & Dessert Cookbook." Sun., Dec. 14, 1-3pm. Borders Books & Music, Rosemont Sq., 1149 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-527-1500. Wed., Dec. 17, 6pm. Borders Book Shop, 1 S. Broad St. 215-568-7400.