New Orleans literary events Nov. 10 to 14, book signings, readings

November 9, 10:43 PMNew Orleans Literature ExaminerNordette Adams

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Here are New Orleans literary events (book signings, writers' groups meetings, poetry readings, book sales, book discussions) for Tuesday, November 10, through Saturday, November 14.

Tuesday, November 10

• Award-winning poet Jericho Brown reads for Xavier University Reading Series at 7:00 p.m., University Center, Room 205
• AR Productions presents OutLoud!, a weekly spoken-word and music event. Admission $5. 7 p.m. at Rubyfruit Jungle, 1135 Decatur St. in the French Quarter.
• Mid-City Writers Group, prose writers, meets to read and critique original work. Email midcity.writers@gmail.com for details.

Wednesday, November 11

• Friends of New Orleans Public Library holds its book sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Latter Library Carriage House, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 504.596.2625. This event is also held on Saturday.
• Poet Jericho Brown reads for University of New Orleans Reading Series, 7:30 p.m., Liberal Arts Lounge.
• The New Orleans Poetry Forum holds workshops every Wednesday. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 257 Bonnabel Blvd., in Metairie, 504.835.8472.
• Open Mic Poetry & Spoken Word - Loren Murrell hosts a weekly poetry and spoken-word night with free food. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. at Yellow Moon Bar, 800 France St., in Bywater.
• Neutral Ground Coffeehouse hosts a weekly Tao Poetry reading. 9 p.m., 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381.
• La Divina Cafe e Gelateria host its Open Mic Poetry Jam and invites writers to read their work. All styles are welcome. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 621 St. Peter St., 302-2692

Thursday, November 12

• Author Lizzie Skurnick discusses and signs Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading from 5;30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 504.895.2266.
• Poet Jericho Brown reads for Dillard University Reading Series, 2:00 p.m., Will Alexander Library, 1st floor..
• The New Orleans Renaissance Society presents a weekly open-mic Spoken Soul Session featuring poetry, jazz, hip-hop and soul. Admission $7 general, $5 students with college ID. 8 p.m. to midnight at 311 Decatur St., first floor, 504.982.0922
• 17 Poets! Literary Series, a weekly poetry reading with open mic afterward. Free admission. 8 p.m. at Gold Mine Saloon, 705 Dauphine St., in the French Quarter, 504.568.0745.

Friday, November 13

• Author and journalist Reza Aslan discusses “Crisis in Iran: The Future of the Iranian Dream" from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus.
• Author Sue Frederick discusses and signs I See Your Dream Job at 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, La., 504.455.5135.
• Ebony Square center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 students. 11 p.m. at 4215 Magazine St., 343-2406.

Saturday, November 14

• Author Marcelle Bienvenu signs Pecans: From Soup to Nuts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sam's Club, 3900 Airline Drive, Metairie, La. 504.831.2911.
• Friends of New Orleans Public Library holds its book sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Latter Library Carriage House, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 504.596.2625.
• Octavia Books Science Fiction Book Club meets to discuss Heathern at 10:30 a.m. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 504.899.7323.
• Author Casey Willems signs On the Run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Maple Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple St., 504.866.4916.
• Author August Lind signs Prime Angus at 1 p.m., Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., 504.943.1415‎
• Author Peggy Scott Laborde signs Christmas in New Orleans from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Catholic Book Store, 3003 S. Carrolton Ave., 504.861.7504.
• Author and chef John Besh discusses and signs My New Orleans: The Cookbook from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 504.895.2266.
• Authors Marcelle Bienvenu and Charlie Hohorst discuss and sign Wings of Paradise: Birds of the Louisiana Wetlands from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 504.895.2266.
• Cookobook authors Matt and Ted Lee host a demonstration and sign The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern at 3 p.m., Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 504.899.7323.

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