Susan Larson talks with Donna Poniatowski Sims about her new book, Donna’s Bar & Grill New Orleans.
Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week:
Donna Poniatowski Sims signs “Donna’s Bar & Grill New Orleans.” Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m. at Chickie Wah Wah 2828 Canal St. during the Leroy Jones Quintet Holiday Special. Donna also appears Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4-7 at Dauphine St. Books 818 Chartres St.
The Dickens Fellowship of New Orleans holds a Christmas party Saturday, December 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bright Library at Metairie Park Country Day School.
Wayne Stromeyer discusses and signs the new edition of “Early Camellias in Louisiana 1825-1860: Long-Lost Treasures Rediscovered,” Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Octavia Books.
Megan Holt presents a talk honoring Jane Austen on her 250th birthday, Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
Six local authors will discuss their new books at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. They are Kathy Chapetta Spiess, “The Faith of New Orleans”; Kathy Crighton, author of “How Lonely Sits the City;” Dawn Chartier, author of “The Fallen Guardian”; Alys Arden, author of “The Gates of Guinee” (The Casquette Girls series, book 4); Gillian Zane, author of “SHTF” (NOLA Zombie Series); and D.M. Bourgeois, author of “Edge of Reality.”
Errol Barron signs “The Architecture of Painting,” Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop.
Dick Harpootlian signs “Dig Me a Grave,” Friday, December 19, at 5 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop.
