Sun, Jul 06, 2008

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Books events

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 05.08.2008
Today
Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive. "Small Island," by Andrea Levy. 10 a.m. May 8. Free. 229-5300.
Brad Lancaster — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Lancaster will introduce and sign his book "Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands: Volume 2." 7 p.m. May 8. Free. 792-3715.
Jim Hightower — Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Hightower will discuss and sign his latest book, "Swim Against the Current— Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow." 7 p.m. May 8. $20 advance; $25 at door. 326-3716.
Panel Discussion and Book Signing — Clues Unlimited Mystery Bookstore, 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. A panel discussion featuring Carolyn O'Bagy Davis, Jane Eppinga, and Susan Cummins Miller. Tucson historians will discuss ways in which women's history of the West gives us a sense of the way things really were. Authors will sign their books. 7-8:30 p.m. May 8. Free. 326-8533.
Friday
Building a No-Kill Community with Nathan Winograd — Marriott University Park, 880 E. Second St. Nathan Winograd, author of "Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America," will speak. 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 9. Request free tickets by calling 237-2331.
Saturday
Arizona Mystery Writers — Hometown Buffet, 5101 N. Oracle Road. Catering to writers and readers of mysteries, this group offers workshops and speakers covering all phases of mystery writing. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10. $12. 577-7270.
Lawrence A. Weinstein — UA Bookstore, main level, 1209 E. University Blvd. Author will sign his book "Grammar for the Soul." Noon-1 p.m. May 10. Free. 621-2814.
A Colorful Life: Wingspan Senior Pride Series — Tucson City Council Ward 6, 3202 E. First St. Features Hannah Blue Heron, an 82-year-old lesbian/feminist, storyteller, writer, violinist and composer. This ex-nun will tell and read stories from her two memoirs and play some of her musical compositions. 2-4 p.m. May 10. Free. 624-1779.
"Ask a Mexican" — Borders, 4235 N. Oracle Road. Gustavo Arellano will read and sign his book. 2-3 p.m. May 10. Free. 292-1331.
Sunday
Clues Unlimited Book Club — Clues Unlimited Mystery Bookstore, 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. Discussing "The Case of the Missing Books" by Ian Sansom. 2-3 p.m. May 11. Free. 326-8533.
Monday
Jewish Author Series — Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. "Sleeping with Schubert: A Novel" by Bonnie Marson, Tucson native. 7 p.m. May 12. $8; $6 JCC members. 299-3000 Ext. 147.
upcoming
"Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth" — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Meet Judy Norsigian, co-editor. 7 p.m. May 16. Free. 792-3715.
Ted Kerasote Discussion and Book Signing — Clues Unlimited Mystery Bookstore, 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. "Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog." Proceeds benefit the Arizona Greyhound Rescue. 7-8:30 p.m. May 16. $10 donation. 326-8533.
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