Entertainment

February 1, 2008

Good Reads

Book Signing with Annie Earley, author of “What Was I Thinking? How Not to Date.” Borders, 100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton. Saturday at 2 p.m. 340-1044.

What Makes Pride and Prejudice an Enduring Novel? A discussion of the Jane Austen book in conjunction with the Wyoming County Reads program. Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Wednesday at 7 p.m. 836-1677.

Writers Group. All writing styles and formats welcome. Dietrich Theater, 60 East Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Thursday at 7 p.m. Free. Registration: 996-1500.

FUTURE

Beer & Philosophy. Join Professor Steven Hales of Bloomsburg University for a discussion of editing, the world of publishing and his own writings as well as signing of his books “Food & Philosophy” and “Wine and Philosophy.” Phillips Emporium, 10 East Main St., Bloomsburg. Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. BYOB. 387-8027.

Wyoming County Reads “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. Get a free copy at any Wyoming County library, then join in discussions and a screening of the film. 996-1500. Events include:

Contra Dancing, with live music and caller Bob Nicholson. Learn to dance like the characters in “Pride and Prejudice.” Father Nallin Parish Center, 99 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Feb. 10, 3 to 5 p.m. No experience necessary.

“The Psychology of Love.” Feb 13, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock.

“Jane Austen Expose.” Feb. 20, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library.

“Pride and Prejudice,” a screening of the film followed by a discussion. Dietrich Theater, 60 East Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Free.

Campion Society Open Reading. Share creative works including poems, short stories, drama and creative non-fiction. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between 7:30 p.m. 208-5957.

Book Discussion and Signing, an illustrated talk by Alan Sweeney, author of “Journey along the DL&W Railroad – A Pictorial History of the Pocono Resorts.” Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. 888-693-9391 or nps.gov/stea.

Book Signing with Lake Ariel resident Annie Earley, author of “What Was I Thinking? How Not to Date.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 16, 1 to 3 p.m. 208-4700.

Great Books at Highacres, a book discussion of “The Children of Men” by P.D. James. Led by English instructor Eileen Morgan. Harlam Lounge, Administration Building, Penn State Hazleton, 76 University Drive, Hazleton. Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Open to the public. 450-3100.

Anthology Reads, a discussion of “Birds in Fall” by Brad Kessler. Presented in conjunction with the Everhart Museum’s exhibit “Flocks and Feathers: Birds in Science, Culture and Art.” Open to age 16 and older. Anthology Books, 515 Center St., Scranton. Feb. 21, 6 to 8 p.m. 346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

The Franklin Street Sleuths discuss the mystery “Summers at Castle Auburn” by Sharon Shinn. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. A limited number of complimentary copies are available. 823-0156.

Book Discussion and Signing with former Scranton mayor David Wenzel, author of “Scranton’s Mayors,” a collection of 29 mini biographies devoted to the men who have guided the Electric City. Anthology Books, 515 Center St., Scranton. Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. 941-9630.

Book Signing with Alyssa Amori, author of “Scranton: The Electric City,” a volume of 100 color photos of Scranton. University of Scranton Bookstore, DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry St., Scranton. Feb. 29 at 1:30 p.m. 941-6393.

Bridget Gray, a reading by the slam poet and radio host in a celebration of Women’s History Month. Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. March 18, noon to 1 p.m. 675-2171.

Pennwriters Conference: A Writer’s Smorgasbord, the 21st annual event with keynote speaker Joyce Carol Oates, author and three-time nominee for the Pulitzer Prize. Also: workshops, pitch sessions with agents and editors, genre breakout sessions and more. Host Resort, 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. May 16 to 18. Registration information at pennwriters.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kona Heat, a novel by former Plains resident Gregory Kishel and his wife, Patricia, was recently published by iUniverse. The book is an adventure/thriller set on Hawaii’s Big Island that pits science and superstition in a high-stakes gamble to build a geothermal-energy plant, tapping the power from the Kilauea Volcano. Available on amazon.com.

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