Local book events: Oct. 31-Nov.6

Susan G. Baker will sign Passing it On: An Autobiography with Spirit, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Oct. 31) at the Christ Church Cathedral Bookstore, 1117 Texas Ave. Information: 713-222-2593.

• The 2010 Jewish Book & Arts Fair welcomes 31 authors, four films and two concerts, starting today (Oct. 31) and ending Nov. 14. Guests include authors Jonathan Alter (7:30 tonight, Oct. 31), Jeffrey Zaslow, David R. Dow, Judith Viorst and others. Most events are held at the Jewish Community Center Joe Weingarten Building, Milton Levit Family Campus, 5601 S. Braeswood. Cost: $70 series pass; $50 series pass for JCC members; admission to individual events varies. Information: 713-551-7255 or go to jcchouston.org.

Tucker Max signs ***holes Finish First, 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 2) at Borders, 3025 Kirby. Information: 713-524-0200.

Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, will discuss and sign Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique, 5 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 3) at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 14200 Memorial. To go through the signing line and meet Robin Preiss Glasser, you must purchase her new book from Blue Willow Bookshop. At the time of your purchase, you will receive a signing line ticket. Information: 281-497-8675.

Paul Friedman will discuss and sign Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 3) at River Oaks Bookstore, 3270 Westheimer. Information: 713-520-0061.

Melissa de la Cruz will discuss and sign Misguided Angel, 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 4) at Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial. To go through the signing line and meet the author for book personalization, you must purchase her new book from Blue Willow Bookshop. Information: 281-497-8675.

Jeanette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, will be the guest speaker at the Writers in the Schools “Celebration of Story,” 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 4) at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Ln. Writers in the schools will also honor Mayor Annise Parker at the event, which includes dinner and a silent auction. Book sales by Brazos Bookstore. Tickets start at $250 per seat. Information: 713-523-3877 or go to witshouston.org.

Laurie Halse Anderson will discuss and sign Forge, the sequel to Chains, 4:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 5) at Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial. To go through the signing line and meet the author for book personalization, you must purchase her new book from Blue Willow. Information: 281-497-8675.

Mary Margaret Carlisle, editor of Sol Magazine, will read from her work at the First Friday Poetry Reading Series, 8:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 5), Inprint House, 1520 W. Main. Information: 713-521-3519, or e-mail HPFest@aol.com.

Kathryn Casey, author of Singularity, will be guest speaker at The Final Twist Writers Society, 10 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 6) at the Chase Bank in the Heights, second floor board room, 545 West 19th. Open to the public. Information: 713-460-4615.

The Houston Book Fair — which includes used and rare and collectible books, as well as gifts and artist-led workshops — will run 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 6) at the Museum of Printing History, 1324 W. Clay. Information: 713-522-4652.

Burton Chapman will sign and discuss Telephone Road, Texas: A History and Guide to Southeast Houston, from noon-3 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 6) at Read it Again Bookstore, 38 Braeswood Square, near Chimney Rock and Braeswood. Information: 713-283-9188 or 713-822-3964.

Jan McNeil displays artwork at an open reception, 3 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 6) at River Oaks Bookstore, 3270 Westheimer. Information: 713-520-0061.

Maggie Galehouse | Books editor, features reporter

One Response

  1. A great line up…. also please mention the Houston History Book Fair and Symposium November 13th… A great free event with over 20 authors on hand to meet the public… Held at the Historic Heights Church of Christ…
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