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THIS WEEK: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2015

Campion Literary Society Open Mic, with poetry, short stories, drama, creative non-fiction as well as music and comedy. Postupak Room, McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Free. 570-208-5900, ext. 5487.

Forevermore: A Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, the annual seasonal dramatic reading of four selected works of the Master of Macabre, presented by members of the American Readers Theatre Company. Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 6 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31. $20. Reservations: 570-296-9625.

Edgar Allan Poe, readings of his macabre works by the poet (as portrayed by actor Kent Courtney). With light refreshments. Sophia Coxe Estate, 2207 Route 940, Drifton. 6 p.m. Oct. 31. $20. Reservations: 570-956-3881.

JCC Book Club, a discussion of “The Winter Guest” by Pam Jenoff. Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Noon on Nov. 5. 570-824-4646.

Meet the Authors, a visit by the “Four Pops” (Danny O’Brien, Glenn Davis, Mark Smith and Tom Stapleton), authors of a new children’s book “The Next Notre Dame Mascot.” Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 6 p.m. Nov. 5. 570-654-9565.

FUTURE

Book Signing and Birthday Party, with Refe and Susan Tuma, authors of “What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure.” Also: a celebration of the 150 millionth birthday of Spike, the museum’s stegosaurus. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 1 p.m. Nov. 7. 570-346-7186.

Author Reading, by O. Henry Award-winner Marisa Silver, the 2015 Visiting Writer at King’s College. Burke Auditorium, McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. 570-208-5900, ext. 5487.

An Artist’s Statement, a talk by Virginia Grise, theater artist and winner of the Yale Drama Prize for her play “blu,” who discusses life as an artist and reads excerpts from her works. Followed by a reception. Studio Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, University of Scranton. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 570-941-4317.

Author Talk, by T. Colin Campbell, professor emeritus of nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University and co-author of “The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Campus Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 570-941-5874.

Hemingway and the Lost Generation, a talk by Ernest Hemingway scholar Linda Patterson Miller. Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Free. 570-674-6400.

Book Discussion of “My Sister’s Grave” by Robert Dugoni. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Refreshments served. 570-823-0156.

Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of “Anecdotes of Destiny” by Isak Dinesen. Hayfield House Community Room, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Old Route 115, Lehman Township. 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Free with refreshments served. 570-675-9269.

Book Discussion of “Aunt Dimity: Snowbound” by Nancy Atherton. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Refreshments served. 570-823-0156.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Adventures of Captain Cutie Pie and Deputy Boo: Book 1: Exploring Their New Neighborhood,

a new children’s book by Denise Cole and Andrea Lurier, recently published by Xlibris and available on amazon.com and other online booksellers.

Dramatic readings from the works of Edgar Allan Poe will be presented on Halloween night at Grey Towers National Historic Landmark in Milford and at the Sophia Coxe Estate in Drifton.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_10.30-reads-poedrawing.jpg.optimal.jpgDramatic readings from the works of Edgar Allan Poe will be presented on Halloween night at Grey Towers National Historic Landmark in Milford and at the Sophia Coxe Estate in Drifton.