Week of January 27, 2011
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BOOKS Thursday 1/27 FLORIDA THRILLERBestselling author Michael Koryta shares his newest supernatural thriller, "The Cypress House,"which details a terrifying trip to Florida's coast. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Wednesday 2/2 THE OTHER SIDE"The Other Side" is an insightful, humorous compilation of short stories. Missed opportunities are evaluated in the story of one young man's life in "Billy Stevens is 28". "Lucy di Sartoria" details a woman reexamining her life after being unfaithful to her spouse. These and the rest of the excellent stories contribute to the book's focus on both the highs and lows of life. 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Thursday 2/3 RIGHT TO QUALITY EDUCATIONThe beginning of a movement to enhance education for all children and ensure it is a constitutional right was first introduced by Robert Moses in 2005. The famed civil rights leader and education activist is just one of the contributing authors to address the progress since the movement began. "Quality Education as a Constitutional Right" will be discussed by scholars Lisa Delpit and Joan T. Wynne, and by teachers Alicia Caroll and Kim Parker. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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