June 9-15, 2005

readings & book signings

CHEF JOSEPH POON presents his new book, "Life is Short.Cooking is Fun," and a carving demo. Jun. 10, 2-3pm. Call 215-895-2860 for more info. Drexel University Bookstore, 33rd & Chestnut Sts.

COUNT ON MATH: BOOKS THAT TEACH ABOUT NUMBERS Jun. 11, 2pm. Workshop for parents of preschoolers, preschool teachers, daycare providers, and all other adults interested in early childhood literacy. Register at least 24 hours in advance of the workshop, call 215-686-5372. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts.

FRAN ZIMNUICH signs and discusses his book "Fran Zimnuich." Jun. 16, 7pm, free. Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St. 215-665-0716.

GABRIEL BRANDIS discusses his book "Servant of the Lotus Feet." Jun. 13, 7pm. Call 215-686-5415 for more info. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.

JOHN T. PHILLIPS, II signs his book "George Washington's Rules of Civility." Jun. 11, 10am-1pm, Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St., 215-686-1252. Jun. 11, 2-5pm. Elfreth's Alley, off 2nd St. between Race and Arch Sts.

JULIE MARS signs and reads from her memoir "A Month of Sun.s." Jun. 9, 7pm, free. Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St. 215-665-0716.

KELLIN DUNHAM & STACI SMITH sign and discuss their book "How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse." Jun. 10, 7pm, free. Mutter Museum of the College of Physicians, 19 S. 22nd St. 215-563-3737.

LISA LONG MARTELLI signs her book "An Unlikely Suspect." Jun. 14, 7:30pm, free. Chester County Book Co., 975 Paoli Pike, West Chester. 610-696-1661.

MARK WOLVERTON discusses his book "Depth of Space." Jun. 15, 7pm, free. Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St. 215-665-0716.

MELISSA BANK signs and discusses her new book "The Wonder Spot." Jun. 15, 7:30pm, free. Barnes & Noble, 720-30 Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM discusses his book "Specimen Days." Jun. 9, 7pm, free. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.

MICHAEL LIND signs and talks about his new book "What Lincoln Believed: The Values and Convictions of America's Greatest President." Jun. 16, 7pm, call for price. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.

OPEN MIC POETRY HOSTED BY GWENY LOVE Ongoing. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 7pm. Free. Call 215-243-0804 for info. Bubble House Tea/ Restaurant, 3404 Sansom Street.

POETRY READING & WINE TASTING Every first Fri. through Aug., 7-9pm, call for price. Blue Mountain Winery, 520 S. 4th St., 215-923-5029.

POETS, UNION Frank D. Walsh and other members of Philadelphia's Poet, Union revive the traditions of poetry brought to the streets. Part of the 40th St. Summer Series. June 11, 2-5pm. Free and open to the public. The Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St. 215-573-3234.

ROBERT GORDON signs and discusses his latest book "Legends of the Philadelphia Phillies." Jun. 14, 7pm, free. Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St. 215-665-0716.

UNWELCOME CREATURES story-telling event featuring local writers. Jun. 12, 2-4pm, free. The Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St. 215-573-3234.