Have you ever finished a book and thought you'd like to meet its creator? Regional bookstores, the Free Library and Kelly Writers House are hosting author events this month featuring the award-winning Kazuo Ishiguro, local celebri-chef Marc Vetri and athlete Mo'ne Davis.
Author of "Ordinary Mayhem: A Novel of Horror" and award-winning Philadelphia journalist Victoria Brownworth will read from her work and give a workshop on mystery and horror writing.
Saturday, March 7
4-6 p.m. | Free admission, limited seating
Philadelphia artist Deborah Gross-Zuchman has created a new illustrated haggadah for families and kids to enjoy. The work is inter-faith friendly, translated from Hebrew and includes songs.
Fete the end of the One Book, One Philadelphia citywide book club with author of this year's choice "Orphan Train," Christina Baker Kline. Cellist and Philadelphia Orchestra member Udi Bar-David will lead a musical tribute.
1901 Vine St.
(215) 686-5322
The British author presents his first novel in almost 10 years, "The Buried Giant." Ishiguro's seven acclaimed novels include "Never Let Me Go" and the Man Booker Prize-winning "The Remains of the Day."
Friday, March 20
7:30 p.m. | $15 General Admission, $7 Students
1901 Vine St.
(215) 686-5322
That's right, the most famous Taney Dragon already has a memoir. "Mo'ne Davis: Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game Changer" follows her quick rise to national fame.
The author presents his first novel, "The Friendship of Criminals." The book follows warring factions of Philadelphia's seedy underbelly when tensions rise between the Italian and Polish mobs.
Writer and editor
Emily Spivack created fashion history blog
Threaded for the Smithsonian and runs the project
Sentimental Value. Her book "Worn Stories" is a collection of accounts from notable personalities about significant pieces of clothing.
Thursday, March 26
5 p.m. | Free admission, limited seating
Kelly Writers House3805 Locust Walk
(215) 746-7636
Philly's own celebri-chef Marc Vetri brings you "Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto." Here's hoping the book can turn anyone into a master chef.
Thursday, March 26
7:30 p.m. | Free admission
1901 Vine St.
(215) 686-5322
Forman, the author of "I Was Here" chats with King, the author of "Glory O'Brien's History of the Future" and "Please Ignore Vera Deitz." Forman's young adult novel "If I Stay" was recently adapted into a film starring Chloe Moretz.
Thursday, March 26
7 p.m. | Free admission
Children's Book World17 Haverford Station Rd., Haverford, PA
(610) 642-6274
Michael Lewis is known for his nonfiction writing, including "The Blind Side," "Moneyball" and now "Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt," included with each ticket. He will appear in conversation with civic entrepreneur Sam Katz.
Friday, March 27
8:30 a.m. | $35
1901 Vine St.
(215) 686-5322
