Reads Listings: May 1 to 7, 2015
THIS WEEK: May 1 to 7, 2015
Book Talk and Signing, with Deb Pavlico, author of “Conversations with Women: The Journey Toward Self-Esteem.” Nutrifitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. Noon to 1 p.m. May 2. $20 includes a signed copy of the book, discussion and vegetarian lunch. Registration: 570-288-2409.
Book Signing with John J. Zelenski, author of “Walker’s Vale” and “The Journal of Ezekiel Walker.” Library Express, Steamtown Mall, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. 2 to 4 p.m. May 2. 570-558-1670.
Warrior Writers, the inaugural session of the national program to empower veterans through writing creativity. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 6 to 8 p.m. May 11 with meetings following every second Monday of the month. Facilitated by Warrior Writer trainer Jenny Pacanowski. All veterans welcome. 570-996-1500.
Dash, Devour and Drink, a discussion of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez while walking or running around West Pittston. Followed up with a beverage recipe that compliments the book. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 4:15 p.m. May 15. Free. Registration: (by May 12): 570-654-9847.
Dialogue Arts Youth Festival, the first annual event with internationally acclaimed spoken-word poets Carlos Andres Gomez, Lauren Whitehead, Jon Sands and Adam Falkner. With poetry readings 7 p.m. May 15 at TwentyFiveEight Studios, Rear 703 N. Washington Ave., Scranton ($10); and youth workshops 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tunkhannock Area High School, 135 Tiger Drive. 908-892-0573.
Book Signing, with Mark G. Dziak, author of “Digging Up Wyoming Valley: An Archaeological Search in Northeastern Pennsylvania” and “The Battle for Liberty and Life.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. May 16. 570-829-4210.
Book Discussion, with Louis Ronald Scatena, author of “Anthracite Grade School on Irish Hill,” a true story about a boy working in an eastern Pennsylvania coal mine from 1951-59. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. May 18. 570-823-0156.
JCC Book Club, a discussion of “Necessary Lies” by Diane Chamberlain. Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Noon on May 21. 570-824-4646.
The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery group discusses “The Other Woman” by Hank Phillippi Ryan. 6:30 p.m. May 21. Free. Light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
The Gathering, the annual literary event with the theme “The Story: Exploring Personal Encounters with History.” Speakers include poet and journalist Constance Garcia-Barrio, authors Philip Mosley, Adwoa Badoe, Anita Hill, Gina Nahai, keystone professor Kerry Roe, poet Denver Butson and Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Katherine Boo. Keystone College, One College Green, La Plume. 3 to 8:30 p.m. July 16; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 17 and 18; 7 a.m. to noon July 19. Includes speakers, book signings, dinners, workshops, wine reception, morning yoga and more. 570-945-8510 or the gatheringatkeystone.org.
Zinio for Libraries. The Osterhout Free Library is offering multi-user access to popular digital publications through Zinio, the world’s largest newsstand. Stop by at 71 S. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for patron support. 570-823-0156.
Experiments of War, a fantasy novel investigating the theme of true friendship, was recently released by RoseDog Books. Written by Luzerne resident Zofia Vascari, the book is a 220-page paperback priced at $17 and available at dorrancepressroom.com or rosedogbookstore.com.
