Roundup of local books for giving
AT BOOKWORKS: Holly Barnet-Sanchez and Tim Drescher will talk about “Give Me Life: Iconography and Identity in East LA Murals” at 3 today. Chicanismo, the idea of what it means to be Chicano, was born in the 1970s, when grassroots activists, academics and artists joined forces in the civil rights movement, which spread new ideas about Mexican-American history and identity.
James S.A. Corey will talk about “Expanse #6” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.
The sixth novel in Corey’s New York Times best-selling series is now a major television series from Syfy.
Barbe Awalt will sign “The Ultimate Christmas Bucket List” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.
There are the foods, the gifts, the traditions, the clothes, the songs, the movies, the decorations, the candy, and the symbols from all over the world. And of course, what would Christmas be without Santa Claus?
David Morrell will sign “Ruler of the Night” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.
Opium addict Thomas De Quincey and his irrepressible daughter Emily investigate the strangling of a lawyer in what is the first murder on an English train and they uncover a dangerous secret that reaches the highest levels of British society.
Bookworks is at 4022 Rio Grande NW.
AT GALLERY 901: Mary Maurice will read “Fruit Loops the Serial Killer” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec .10.
Gallery 901 is at 555 Canyon Road, Santa Fe. Call (505) 428-0279.
AT PAGE ONE: Barbe Awalt, Gail Rubin and Ross Van Dusen will discuss their new books at 3:30 p.m. today.
“The Ultimate Christmas Bucket List” book features, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” “Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die” helps adults clear their clutter, firm up their financials and leave the world a better place.
Page One is at 5850 Eubank NE, Suite B-41, in the Mountain Run Center. Call 294-2026.
AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS: Ronn Perea will sign “The Email Tango” from noon to 5 p.m. today.
Musical Cabaret Producer Peter Arias’ bachelor days are over. He wants to get married and have kids. He inherited his dancing genes from Mom and Pop, so he figures dance clubs are good places to meet ladies. Thus he becomes seduced by the tango.
Treasure House Books is at 2012 S. Plaza NW. Call 242-7204.