Lippman tops a full calendar
In “After I’m Gone,” Laura Lippman looks at how a disappearance affects a family for decades. In this 19th novel, Lippman tracks the history of five women united by the betrayal of one man. ( Read a review at SouthFlorida. com/ lippman.) Lippman will discuss “After I’m Gone” at 2 p. m. Feb. 26 during the Writers Live! series at the Hagen Ranch Road Library, 14350 Hagen RanchRoad, Delray Beach, 561- 894- 7500; at 7 p. m. Feb. 26 atMurder on the Beach, 273 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, 561- 279- 7790; at 2 p. m. Feb 27 at the Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, rsvp to 954- 357- 7386; and at 8p. m. Feb. 27 at Books& Books, 265 AragonAve., Coral Gables, 305- 442- 4408.
At home withHarlan
If an author can’t come to your local bookstore, maybe you can go to the author’s home. Virtually, that is. Books & Books in Coral Gables is one of five bookstores across the country that will feature “AtHome with Harlan,” a live streaming interview with Harlan Coben in his living room talking about his latest novel “Missing You,” showing off his home and also taking questions. The liveWeb event begins at 7 p. m. March 25 at Books& Books, 265 AragonAve., Coral Gables, 305- 442- 4408; details will be on booksandbooks. com. And, yes, you do have to be in the store to hear Coben’s talk.
Savor the Literary Feast
The annual Literary Feast, sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation, is one of the premier book events of the year in Fort Lauderdale. For the past 26 years, the foundation has brought inmyriad writerswhoare guests at privatehomes, participate in a full day of panels open to the public and visit high schools. Last year, the event raised $ 176,000 for area literacy programs.
The Literary Feast’s full day of free panels begins at12: 30 p. m. March16 at the Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie. Authors will include John Grogan, Robin Cook, Rupert Holmes, Martha Grimes, T. D. Allman, Nicholas Basbanes, Andrew Carroll, Jane Green, Brian Jay Jones, Archer Mayor, Chris Rahn, Michael Sears, John Searles, Dani Shapiro, John T. Shaw, Vivien Shotwell, Karin Slaughter, RebeccaWalker and BrendaWineapple. Details are atBPLFoundation. org/ literaryfeast or facebook. com/ bplfoundation
Dave Barry’s parenting skills
Few authors make us laugh as much as Dave Barry, whether it’s his comic novels, his young adult books or his memoirs. Barry’s latest, “You Can Date Boys When You’re Forty,” is a humorous guide to parenting skills, tackling everything from family trips, parties and a father’s ultimate sacrifice— accompanying his daughter to a Justin Bieber concert ( pre- Miami arrest). Barry discusses his approach to parenting at 1 p. m. March 8 at Costco, 17800 Congress Ave., Boca Raton. Books& Books will sponsorBarry’s appearance at 8 p. m. March 8 at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010DeSoto Blvd.; free tickets available through booksandbooks. com or call 305- 442- 4408.
A trip to Paris
Cara Black will discuss her latestParisian novel, “Murder in Pigalle,” at 7 p. m. March 13 at Murder on the Beach and at 2 p. m. March 13 at the Glades Road Library, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, 561- 482- 4554.
California author Robin Burcell, whose background as a police officer infuses her novels, will discuss “Kill Order” at 7 p. m. March12 atMurder on the Beach, 273 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, 561- 279- 7790.
UniversityWomen lunches
The local chapters of the American Association of University Women have set author luncheons this month to benefit scholarship funds. The Pompano Beach branch will feature local historian Patsy West discussing the history ofwomen’s swimsuits— a garment that has evoked more emotion and censorship than any other — at 11: 30 a. m. March 8 at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, 2701 NE 42nd St., Lighthouse Point. Cost is $ 40. Reservations required; call 954- 524- 2938.
The Fort Lauderdale branch will feature mystery writer Gregg E. Brickman and historical expert and writer Eliot Kleinman at 10 a. m. March 8 at Primavera Restaurant, 830 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Cost is $ 40; for reservations call Maryann Webel at 954- 772- 8292.
Off the Page at FAU
The Off the Page series continues with a reading by 2013 Lawrence A. SandersWriterin- Residence Tayari Jones at 7 p. m. March 20 in the Majestic Palm room at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Jones is recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in Fine Arts from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. For more information on this free series, call Mary Sheffield at 561- 297- 2974 or visit fau. edu/ sota.
A tea with an author
The Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches continues its “novel teas” with Jewish writers. Sally Weiner Grotta discusses “Jo Joe” at 2: 30 p. m. March 5. Cost is $ 75. For information and location, contact Lisa Blumberg at LisaB@ jcconline. com or visit jcconline. com.
Author notes
James McKean Wood, “Agnes Limerick, Free and Independent,” at 6: 30 p. m. Feb. 28 at Well Read Bookstore & Gallery, 1374 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954- 467- 8878.
“Let’s Speak Truth,” a poetry and spoken word night, begins at 6 p. m. March13 at the Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. For more information, contact Christie Williams at wlchrist@ nova. edu or 954- 262- 2106.