Week of June 9, 2011
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BOOKS Thursday 6/9 TRADER OF SECRETSDefense attorney Paul Madriani is involved in two perilous cases: tracking down a killer who threatens his daughter and finding two men holding secret information on government weapons. Both cases send him spiraling around the world in Steve Martini's "Trader of Secrets." 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Tuesday 6/14 BALKAN SPIESProtagonist Costa Zannis is head of police affairs dealing with spies entering through the port city of Salonika. His position entangles him in secret operations of contending European political groups. Set in 1940s Greece, "Spies of the Balkans" by Alan Furst examines political tension between Greek autonomy and impending Nazi invasion. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Wednesday 6/15 QUANTUM THOUGHTAuthor Diane Collins recognizes that modern problems such as world affairs and personal relationships need modern solutions. In her novel "Do You Quantum Think?" she applies science, philosophy and spirituality to offer these solutions. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Thursday 6/16 A SECOND CHANCEIn her powerful memoir "I Wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl," Kelle Groom exposes her explosive encounters with alcoholism, teen pregnancy and death. 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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