Week of October 30, 2008
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BOOKS Thursday 10/30 TROUBLE WITH BOYSAward-winning journalist Peg Tyre's book "The Trouble With Boys," drills below the eye-catching statistics to examine how the educational system is failing our sons, who now only account for 43% of enrolled college students. The author will be at Books and Books discussing the problem and signing her book. Books and Book, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. ACROSS CUBA Richard Fleming had a girlfriend, a downtown Manhattan apartment and a thriving career but fears his life is falling into "nightmarish mediocrity." In his book "Walking to Guantánamo," he leaves his life behind to solve his problems by crossing Cuba on foot. The author will be discussing his trip and signing copies of his book. 8 p.m. Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Sunday 11/2 PANDEMICLori Andrews' book "Immunity" follows a geneticist who takes a break from work to help the Drug Enforcement Agency investigate a gruesome death and its spread throughout the Southwest. Ms. Andrews will be in Coral Gables signing copies of her biological thriller. 6 p.m. Books and Book, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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