St. Louis literary events for week of Nov. 16
Our Go! section no longer has room to run most literary events. But St. Louis authors, booksellers and libraries should still send listing info to go@post-dispatch.com.
Go! compiles them and they run on the book pages in A&E on Sunday. As a heads-up, I’m also copying what will be in this Sunday’s paper here:
SUNDAY
Marilynne Bradley: The artist signs her coffee table book “St. Louis in Watercolor.” Noon-3 p.m. at Rothschild’s, 398 North Euclid Avenue. Free. 314-968-1439.
Tom Obermeier: The author signs “A Bartender’s Story.” 6-7:30 p.m. at Just Dancing Studio, Highway 141 and Manchester Road, Manchester. Free. 636-227-7202.
Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge: Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, St. Louis Gateway Chapter, present a program including exhibits and a book signing of “Victory Through Valor: A Collection of World War II Memoirs.” 2-4 p.m. at V.F.W. Post 2593, 2301 Church Rd., Arnold. Free. 636-296-0728.
Walter Bargen: The Missouri poet laureate leads a workshop and critique presented by the St. Louis Poetry Center. 1:30 p.m. at University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Boulevard, University City. Free. 314-973-0616, www.stlouispoetrycenter.org.
MONDAY
River Styx Reading Series: Authors Ross Gay and Charles Sweetman read from their works. 7:30 p.m. at Duff’s Restaurant, 392 North Euclid Avenue. $5. 314-361-0522.
TUESDAY
Barnes and Noble Preview Party: The store celebrates its Wednesday opening with a preview party featuring performances by the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Quartet and a visit by Clifford the Big Red Dog. A portion of Preview Night sales benefits the Special School District of St. Louis County. 6-9 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 113 West County Center, Des Peres. Free. 314-835-9980.
Steven Watts: The author discusses and signs “Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream.” 7 p.m. at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac. Free. 314-994-3300.
The Rest is Noise Reading Group: The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra reading group hosts this program featuring discussions of “The Rest Is Noise.” Includes musical excerpts and appearances by SLSO Music Director David Robertson. 7 p.m. at St. Louis Brewery and Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street. Free admission. 314-286-4134.
WEDNESDAY
Jack Eggmann: Author signs “The Roots of Tennis.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at Washington University School of Medicine, 4905 Children’s Place. Free. 314-362-3240.
THURSDAY
Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors: The seventh annual faculty book colloquium features authors Michael Pollan, Beata Grant and Patrick Burke. 4:30 p.m. at Graham Chapel, Washington University, 6445 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton. Free. Reservations suggested. Seating is limited. 314-935-5576.
Marilynne Bradley: The artist signs her coffee table book “St. Louis in Watercolor.” 6-8 p.m. at Webster Groves Book Shop, 101 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves. Free. 314-968-1439.
FRIDAY
Steve Schankman and Dick Richmond: The authors sign “Produced by Contemporary.” 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 8871 Ladue Road, Ladue. Free. 314-862-6280.
SATURDAY
Eleanore Berra Marfisi: The author signs “Saint Louis Italians: The Hill and Beyond.” 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers , 9618 Watson Road., Crestwood. Free. 314-966-8336, www.gbradleypublishing.com.
Harper Barnes: The author discusses and signs “Never Been a Time: The 1917 Race Riot that Sparked the Civil Rights Movement.” 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 8871 Ladue Road, Ladue. Free. 314-862-6280.
Wilfred Bereswill: The author signs “A Reason for Dying.” 1-3 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills. Free. 314-909-0300.
Patricia Corrigan: Book author and former Post-Dispatch reporter signs “Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City’s Unique Food Culture.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plaza Frontenac, Clayton and Lindbergh. Free. 314-644-3400

