Week of February 10, 2011
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BOOKS Thursday 2/10 FOLLOWING A FUGITIVETim Dorsey discusses his novel "Electric Barracuda," which follows fugitive Serge Storms as he blogs of his adventures retracing Al Capone's little-known journeys deep into the Everglades. The authorities follow in hot pursuit as the trail of corpses continues to grow. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Sunday 2/13 CULINARY TRADITIONJessica B. Harris shares her book "High On the Hog," a narrative history of African-American culinary tradition. Discover a new perspective on American food traditions and the role black Americans played in shaping them. 6 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Tuesday 2/15 SORCERY STORYA young scholar's chance encounter with a bewitched manuscript in the stacks of Oxford's library draws up beings from the underworld in "A Discovery of Witches." Author Deborah Harkness is to discuss the book, which is her debut novel. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Wednesday 2/16 HEALTHY LIVINGDr. Gerald Chodak discusses his book "Winning the Battle Against Prostate Cancer," which provides a current look at the disease and the pros and cons of various treatments. 7 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. MIND POWER Discover a new system of thinking with Dianne Collins, author of "Quantum Think." Includes a performance by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Books & Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241 or www.booksandbooks.com. Thursday 2/17 SOBE STORYOriginal and budding South Beach leaders tell their personal tales of Miami Beach's growth in "South Beach: Stories of A Renaissance." Authors Charles J. Kropke and Eleanor Goldstein discuss the book, which includes photography and artwork depicting the destination. 7 p.m. Books & Books, 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 532-3222 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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