Good Reads

THIS WEEK: MARCH 19 to 25, 2010

Poetry Reading, with poet, editor, essayist and teacher Gregory Betts, author of “If Language” and “Haikube” as well as seven chapbooks. Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston. Tonight at 8:30, followed by a limited open mic. Arrive early to sign up. 328-8658.

Book Signing, with Nancy Mess, author of “Men, Wind and Courage: A Pioneer Aviation Story of O.E. Williams and His Associates.” Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Sunday at 2 p.m. 344-3841.

Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of Gustave Flaubert’s “Sentimental Education” led by Dave Smith. Refreshments served. Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. Monday at 7 p.m. Open to the public. 675-9228.

History Talk: “New Evidence on the Causes and Consequences of Anthracite’s Most Deadly Mining Disaster: The Avondale Tragedy” with historian and author Robert P. Wolensky. Sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society at the William G. McGowan Building, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Monday at 7 p.m. Free. 610-298-8417.

The Puzzle of Poe, a reading and discussion by Louis Bayard, author of the bestselling historical novel “The Pale Blue Eye,” which includes Edgar Allan Poe as a character. Monty’s, upper campus of Bloomsburg University. Tuesday at 7 p.m. 389-5134.

Author Talk, with Dr. Theodore Schick, professor of philosophy at Muhlenberg College and author of “How to Think about Weird Things.” Burke Auditorium, William McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Free. 208-5900, ext. 5242.

Book Discussion, of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” A limited number of copies of the book are available for $2. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Return on April 7 for a screening of the movie at 5:30 p.m. Popcorn provided. 823-0156.

Writers Group. All writing styles and formats welcome. Age 18 and older. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Thursday at 7 p.m. Free. Registration: 996-1500.

FUTURE

Book Signing, with Sarah Tolliver, author of “The Mission.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. March 27 at 1 p.m. 208-4700.

Book Discussion, of “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. April 6 at 6:45 p.m. Copies available at the library. 654-9847.

Shakespeare and the Drama of Love, the sixth annual J.J. Quinn Memorial Lecture with guest speaker Dr. Joan Homer. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, University of Scranton. April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Free. 941-7500.

The Last Station: How a Novel Became a Film, a talk and brief glimpse of the film with author Jay Parini. Presented by the Schemel Form. Room 509, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. April 9 at noon. $20 includes luncheon. 941-7816.

Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “The Cruelest Month” by Louise Penny. Refreshments served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at $2 while supplies last. 821-1959.

Book Discussion, with Molly Roe, author of “Call Me Kate: Meeting the Molly Maguires.” Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. April 17 at 1 p.m. 348-3000.

Lunch with a Special Author, the 22nd annual event with local writer Charlee Gandy. Sponsored by the Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library at Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estate, off Pioneer Avenue, Dallas. April 22 at 11 a.m. $25. 675-1182.

Waxing Poetic: Celebrating Spring at Misericordia, readings of original poetry by premier writers within the campus community including Iris Levy. Refreshments served. Catherine Evans McGowan Room, Bevevino Library, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. April 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Free. 674-6231.

Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milkwood: A Play for Voices” led by John Jarecki. Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. April 26 at 6 p.m. Open to the public. 675-9228.

Trolley Scenes from a Bygone Era, a talk by Harrison Wick, author of “Pennsylvania’s Back Mountain” and “Greater Wyoming Valley Trolleys.” Sponsored by the Back Mountain Historical Society at Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. April 26 at 7 p.m. Free. 674-6400.

Book Discussion, of “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. May 4 at 6:45 p.m. Copies available at the library. 654-9847.

Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “To Davy Jones Below” by Carola Dunn. Refreshments served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at $2 while supplies last. 821-1959.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Franie’s Zany Adventures in Chemoland, an informative, humorous, supportive view of journey through cancer and chemotherapy by Clarks Summit resident Fran Miller Jud. Released by Eloquent Books and available at eloquentbooks.com.

Doing Cartwheels on Doomsday Afternoon, a newly released volume of minimalist poetry by Swoyersville native John Yamrus. Published by Small Press Distribution and available at spdbooks.org or at 510-524-1668.