Week of October 14, 2010
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BOOKS Thursday 10/14 AMONG THE APESSara Gruen, author of bestselling novel "Water for Elephants," reads from her newest novel "Ape House" at an event presented by Books & Books. The book details a group of unique bonobo apes that know American Sign Language and the scientist captivated by them. 7:30 p.m. Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables. Free with ticket available at Books & Books locations. Details: www.booksandbooks.com. Friday 10/15 STAR SIGNINGActress Hilary Duff, known for her roles in Disney comedy "Lizzie McGuire," movie "A Cinderella Story" and most recently television series "Gossip Girl," signs copies of her novel "Elixir." 6 p.m. line opens. 7 p.m. signing begins. Books & Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Purchase of "Elixir" at Books & Books required to join signing line. Details: www.booksandbooks.com. HAPPY RHYMES Poet Michael Hettich, author of "Like Happiness," comes to Coral Gables. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Monday 10/18 SCENES OF CUBADocumentary photographer Jack Beckham Combs has been capturing images of the Cuban people through fifteen visits to the island over six years. Ranging from rural landscapes to busy street scenes, his works are compiled in "The Cubans." Accompanying his photographs is an essay by Dr. Julia E. Sweig, director of Latin American Studies at Washington DC's Council on Foreign Relations, on the future of the island nation. Both are to speak at this Books & Books event. 7 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Wednesday 10/20 HISTORICAL GENDERPamela S. Hammons discusses her study of lyrics authored by males and females and how gender affected 16th- and 17th-century poets' views. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Thursday 10/21 BRAND YOUAndrea Syverson shares tips from "Brand About" her do-it-yourself book on energizing brands and product lines. Presented in collaboration with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and ActionCOACH. 6 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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