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THIS WEEK: OCT. 2 to 8, 2009
Pages and Places, a book festival with 30 distinguished writers, scholars and editors convening nine panels and workshops on Saturday at various Scranton venues. $8 per panel; $10 day of event. 955-7058 or pagesandplaces.org. Workshops include:
Green Living Workshop with Janie Quinn. 9 to 10 a.m. at GreenBeing, 334 Adams Ave.
Movements and Trends in Contemporary American Poetry with Jane Shore, Jim Warner, Hal Sirowitz and Denise Duhamel. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St.
Teens in Transformation: Today’s Renaissance in Young Adult Literature with Cecilia Galante, Jenny Han and Lisa Greenwald. Noon to 1 p.m. at the Afa Gallery, 541 Lackawanna Ave.
Book Making as Art with Ivana Pavelka, Michael Poster, Peter Hoffer and Melissa Whalen Haertsch. Noon to 1 p.m. at Dionysus Downtown, 244 Penn Ave.
Women Noir Novelists with Maggie Estep, Denise Hamilton and Megan Abbott. Noon to 1 p.m. at The Banshee, 320 Penn Ave.
Independent Publishers: Home of the New American Renaissance with Johnny Temple. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Outrageous/Anthology Books, 515 Center St.
Journalist Roundtable with Terry Madonna, Tom Roberts and Kevin Merida. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Scranton Times, 149 Penn Ave.
Literary Fiction with Tim Parrish, Jean McGarry, Howard Norman and Joanna Scott. 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Melberger Arts Center Gallery, 123 Wyoming Ave.
Urban Livability and Economic Development: Scranton in the 21st Century with Stacy Mitchell, Maria Rosario Jackson, Penny Cuff and Lyz Crane. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Connell Building, 129 N. Washington Ave.
Honoring Our Rural Heritage, a family event held in conjunction with “Susquehanna Reads,” a “One County, One Book” reading of “My Antonia” by Willa Cather, open to all Pennsylvanians. Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, off Route 29, Franklin Forks. Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Registration: 278-1881.
Book Signing, with Robert Phillip Bomboy, author of “Smart Boys Swimming in the River Styx,” an ode to the joys of youth. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday at noon. 208-4700.
West Pittston Book Club, a discussion of “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. 654-9847.
Author Talk, by Dr. Lawrence Rothfield, author of “The Rape of Mesopotamia,” who touches on the cultural ramifications brought on by the looting of the Iraq National Museum. Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Thursday at 5 p.m. Free. 674-6400.
Writers Group. All writing styles and formats welcome. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Thursday at 7 p.m. Free. Registration: 996-1500.
FUTURE
Susquehanna County Reads, a “One County, One Book” reading of “My Antonia” by Willa Cather, open to all Pennsylvanians. Registration: 278-1881. Related free events include:
“My Antonia,” a free screening of the 1995 film starring Jason Robards and Eva Marie Saint. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 60 Church St., Montrose. Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
“Women’s History Walk” through downtown Montrose. Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
“Traditional Crafts Demonstration” by Pennsylvania Hands. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Montrose. Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Barn Bash,” with a talk on barns by expert John McNamara, music and refreshments. Held at a historic barn in Silver Lake. Oct. 17, 1 to 3 p.m.
Book Signing, with Denise Kaminsky, author of the children’s book “This Is the Seed,” a tale of a young boy who plants a seed that grows into an enormous pumpkin. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 10 at noon. 208-4700.
Book Signing, with Jay Luke, author of “When Coal Was Queen: The History of the Queen City – Olyphant, Pennsylvania.” Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Oct. 10, 3 to 5 p.m. 340-5200.
Author Luncheon, with novelist Karen Blomain (“Trick of Light”). Inn at Montrose, 26 S. Main St., Montrose. Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20. 278-3106.
Everhart Reads! A book discussion on “Caramelo” by Sandy Cisneros. Held in conjunction with the Everhart Museum’s current exhibit “Day of the Dead: Art & Culture in the Americas.” Anthology Books, 515 Center St., Scranton. Oct. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. 346-7186.
The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery-book group discusses “Thyme of Death” by Susan Wittig Albert. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. 821-1959.
Book Discussion, with Dr. Eric Plumer, author of “Dan Brown and the Conflict Between the Catholic Church and Science.” Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 821-1959.
Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of James Johnson’s “The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man” with discussion led by Herb Simon. Hayfield House Community Room, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Refreshments served. 675-9228.
Campion Society Open Readings. Share creative works including poems, short stories, drama and creative nonfiction — original or favorite published works — to read in a relaxed atmosphere. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. 208-5900.
West Pittston Book Club, a discussion of “The Year of Living Biblically” by A.J. Jacobs. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Nov. 3 at 6:45 p.m. 654-9847.
Book Signing, with Jay Luke, author of “When Coal Was Queen: The History of the Queen City – Olyphant, Pennsylvania.” Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. 348-3000.
Distinguished Author Award, with New York Times best-selling author William Bernhardt (“Primary Justice,” “Double Jeopardy”). DeNaples Campus Center, 900 Mulberry St. University of Scranton. Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. Registration: 941-7816.
The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery-book group discusses “True Believers” by Jane Haddam. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. 821-1959.
Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of Franz Kafka’s “The Trial” with discussion led by David Smith. Hayfield House Community Room, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Refreshments served. 675-9228.
The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery-book group discusses “Death by Darjeeling” by Laura Childs. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. 821-1959.
West Pittston Book Club, a discussion of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Jan. 5 at 6:45 p.m. 654-9847.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sneezy Louise, a children’s book by Clarks Summit resident Irene Breznak, was recently published by Random House. The book is a fun story which gently reminds children to cover their mouth when they sneeze. Available at most internet booksellers and at independent bookstore.
Gen X, a work of romantic fiction by Northeastern Pennsylvania resident Tisha Kulak Tolar. Self published this summer and available at genxthenovle.com.
Jean A. Dyer, Ph.D recently had her research published in the book “Field Dependent and Independent: Self-Reported Characteristics in Immigrant and Adult Learners.” Dr. Dyer is the dean of Misericordia University College of Health Sciences. 674-6400.