Book and author events calendar for Feb. 19

CALENDAR

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Claudia Emerson – Reading, reception and book signing as part of the John Tyler Community College 17th annual Literary Festival, 7 p.m. at Science Building, Room C109, JTCC Midlothian Campus, 800 Charter Colony Parkway. Free. Festival continues through Feb. 29. www.jtcc.edu.

THURSDAY

Junior Book & Author Event – Guest author Graham Salisbury hosted by the Junior League of Richmond, 7 p.m. at Oates Theater, Collegiate School, 103 N. Mooreland Road. $10 in advance, $15 at door.

www.jlrichmond.org.

FRIDAY

"The Baker's Daughter" by Sarah McCoy – Book talk and signing at 6:30 p.m. at Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

SATURDAY

"From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story" by Ron Tanner – Book talk and signing at 2 p.m. at Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

FEB. 29

"Scrapbook of Secrets" by Mollie Cox Bryan – "Books on Broad" event with wine-and-cheese reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by book talk and reading in the Virginia Shop, Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

MARCH 3

Drive-Thru/Drop-Off Book Drive – Donate hardcover and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, albums, cassettes and sheet music 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the rear loading dock at the main branch of the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Donations benefit the library. 646-7223.

"Elegance and Simplicity" by Ronald G. Munro – Book signing 1-3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble-Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, 794-4216.

MARCH 5

"The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urban Design and Historic Preservation" by Steven W. Semes – Book talk, reception and signing 5:30 p.m. at Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave. Free; reservation required. 644-3041, ext. 100.

MARCH 8

"Bristol Boyz Stomp" by Doreen McGettigan – Book signing at 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble-Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.

"Gittin' Through" by Roy T. Matthews – Book signing 5-7 p.m. at Book People, 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

MARCH 10

"Elizabeth Grace Quadrapuss Goes to Kindergarten" by Amy Parsons Meadows – Book singing at noon at Barnes & Noble-Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.

"Living Happily Ever After ... Separately" by Lise Stoessel – Book signing 2-4 p.m. at Book People, 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

MARCH 14

"Six Pigs in a Tub" by Gene Cox – Book talk, 10:30 a.m. at Appomattox Regional Library, 209 E. Cawson St., Hopewell. 458-6329.

MARCH 15

"The Richmond Theatre Fire: Early America's First Great Disaster" by Meredith Henne Baker – Book talk and signing at noon at Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

"American Emperor: Aaron Burr's Challenge to Jefferson's America" by David O. Stewart – Banner Series lecture based on the book, noon at Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard. $4-$6. 358-4901.

"Danger on My Doorstep: The Anita Powitzer Frank Story" by Linda Schubert – Book talk and signing 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Canterbury Community Nursery School, 601 N. Parham Road. 741-4118.

MARCH 17

"God's Grand Design for Marriage" by Tom Clarke – Book signing at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble-Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.

MARCH 21-25

Virginia Festival of the Book – Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, Ed Ayers and Jeffery Deaver are among those at ticketed events at the 2012 festival, which features five days of events with hundreds of authors at venues all over Charlottesville. Most events are free.

www.vabook.org.

MAY 1

Junior League of Richmond Book & Author Dinner – 7 p.m. (doors at 6) at Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. $70 individual ticket; packages available. www.bookandauthordinner.org or 643-4886, ext. 33.