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BOOKS
Saturday 1/1
NEW YEAR'S SALE
Sip on complimentary bubbly and look out for special savings at Books & Books annual New Year's sale. Noon-6 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
Wednesday 1/5
ITALY ADVENTURE
Lin Arison shares his book "Feast for the Senses," chronicling a trip to Italy with Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony Orchestra. Fellows of the symphony perform a musical interlude as part of the presentation. 7:30 p.m. Books & Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241 or www.booksandbooks.com.
INSURANCE INSIDER
Wendell Potter, former senior vice president of CIGNA health insurance, ditched a six-figure salary and two decades in the insurance industry in disgust. Now, he shares what goes on behind the scenes and how a huge portion of healthcare spending bankrolls a lobbying effort focused on protecting profits. Mr. Potter discusses how citizens can fight back, the subject of his book "Deadly Spin." 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
Thursday 1/6
HEALTH SECRETS
Health-savvy writer Gene Stone discusses his book "Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick." Learn about the 25 people profiled in its pages that each have a different secret to excellent health and the science behind it. 7 p.m. Books & Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241 or www.booksandbooks.com.
MEAT MAVEN
Chef Rick Tramonto discusses his cookbook "Steak with Friends," which features 150 Chicago-area steak and seafood recipes plus accompaniments. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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