Thursday, August 28, 6pm - Poetry

Blam: Starring Arsenic Pizza/Fringe Festival Performers
and The members of The New Philadelphia Poets

Hosted by Adam Meora and the poets/performers: followed by an open mic

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/082808.html

Tuesday, September 2, 6pm – Poetry

Steve Bloom & Lamont Steptoe

Steve's poems have appeared in print in Caprice, the Poet's Pen, Medicinal Purposes, Struggle, Soul Fountain, Against the Current, Fourthwrite, and other literary and political journals. Steptoe's most recent work is A Long Movie of Shadows, winner of an American Book Award in 2005, Crowns and Halos and Oracular Rumblings and Stiltwalking

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/090208.html

Thursday, September 4, 6pm - Workshop

Leonard Gontarek

Life of a Poet Workshop

4 sessions for $50. Contact: Leonard Gontarek gontarek9@earthlink

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/gontarek.html

Tuesday, September 9, 6pm – Poetry

Moonstone Poetry Series Presents

Ray Garman & Justin Vitiello

Hosted by Justin Vitiello, followed by an open reading

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/090908.html

Wednesday, September 10, 6pm - Graphic Novel

Kyle Baker

author of Nat Turner ($12.95 Abrams)

"Baker's suspenseful and violent work documents the slave trade's atrocities as no textbook can, with an emotional power approaching that of Maus," Library Journal

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/091008.html

Thursday, September 11, 6pm - Workshop

Leonard Gontarek

Life of a Poet Workshop

4 sessions for $50. Contact: Leonard Gontarek gontarek9@earthlink

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/gontarek.html

Friday, September 12, 8pm - After Hours

Elliott Levin and Friends

$5 Cover - refreshments available

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/091208.html

Saturday, September 13, 2pm - Workshop

Theresa Banks

author of Surviving A Layoff ($9.95)

Theresa will discuss: getting the news, reviewing cash flow, identifying resources, preparing for a job, correcting weaknesses, looking for employment, waiting for work, going on interviews, landing a new job, and planning for the future.

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/091308.html

Sunday, September 14, 6pm - Release Party

Philadelphia Stories Fall 2008 Release Party

Wednesday, September 17, 6pm - Non-Fiction

George Anastasia

author of Mobfiles: Mobsters, Molls and Murder ($17.95 Camino Books)

For more than 25 years as a reporter with the Philadelphia Inquirer George Anastasia has made tracking the demise of the American Mafia his regular beat.

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/091708.html

Thursday, September 18, 6pm - Non-Fiction

Mary Ellen Korman

author of A Woman's Work with Gurdjieff, Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, Anandamayai Ma & Pak Subuh: The Spiritual Life Journey of Ethel Merston ($24.95 Arete Communications)

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/091808.html

Thursday, September 18, 6pm - Workshop

Leonard Gontarek

Life of a Poet Workshop

4 sessions for $50. Contact: Leonard Gontarek gontarek9@earthlink

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/gontarek.html

Monday, September 22, 6pm - Fiction

David Mura

author of Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire ($14.95 Coffee House Press)

"There is no writer that dives deeper (or more bravely) into the chasm that is the human heart. [David Mura's] first novel is a tour de force: luminously written and by turns crafty, tough, wise, and joyful." - Junot Diaz

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/092208.html

Tuesday, September 23, 6pm – Poetry

Moonstone Poetry Series Presents

Katarzyna Newcomer & Barbara Torode

Katarzyna Newcomer writes mainly narrative poetry in Polish and English.

Hosted by Justin Vitiello, followed by an open reading

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/092308.html

Wednesday, September 24, 6pm - Fiction

Jewell Parker Rhodes

author of Yellow Moon ($24.00 Atria Books)

"A compelling, mystical ride. Rhodes has created an exciting contemporary heroine battling New Orleans's racist past and preparing for post-Katrina times. Empowered, sassy, comfortable with her sexuality, Dr. Laveau is expert at spiritual and medical healing and at solving crimes..." - E. Lynn Harris

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/092408.html

Thursday, September 25, 6pm - Workshop

Leonard Gontarek

Life of a Poet Workshop

4 sessions for $50. Contact: Leonard Gontarek gontarek9@earthlink

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/gontarek.html

Thursday, September 25, Special Event at McGillins

Joe l'Erario

author of Wood Finishing Simplified with Joe L'Erario: No Chemistry Just Beautiful Results ($24.95 Popular Woodworking)

Wood Finishing Simplified breaks down the various steps involved in finishing furniture, leading to better projects and less frustration.

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/092508.html

Sunday, September 28, 1pm - Sunday Mystery Brunch at Time Restaurant, 1315 Sansom

Alafair Burke

author of Angel's Tip ($23.95 Harper)

is the author of the Samantha Kincaid series, which includes the novels Judgment Calls, Missing Justice, and Close Case--and Dead Connection, her first thriller featuring Ellie Hatcher.

Robin Hathaway

author of Sleight of Hand ($23.95 Thomas Dunne)

Along with the Banks series, Hathaway also writes the Doctor Andrew Fenimore novels. Both feature quirky, endearing amateur sleuths and will appeal to those who prefer their medical mysteries on the cozy side.

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/092808.html

Tuesday, September 30, 6pm – Poetry

Kristin Palm & Ethel Rackin

Kristin Palm is author of The Straits and she writes regularly for Metropolis magazine and its blog, POV www.metropolismag.com/pov. Kristin lives in San Francisco. Ethel Rackin's poems have appeared in The American Poetry Review, Colorado Review, Volt, Court Green, and elsewhere.

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/092308.html

Wednesday, October 1, 6pm - Fiction

Jeffery Renard Allen

author of Holding Pattern: Stories ($15.00 Graywolf Press)

"The prodigiously talented Jeffery Renard Allen is without question one of our most important writers. His novel, Rails Under My Back, kicked ass, and these tough, beautiful stories are a gift. You cannot finish this collection without being dazzled by Allen's manifold talents." --Junot Diaz

For more information see: http://www.robinsbookstore.com/events/100108.html