Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. This Saturday, voracious readers are in heaven. Seriously, the St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading is a nice reminder that in 2009, people still read theses little things called books.
Held on the USF St. Petersburg campus, this lovely celebration of the written word features book signings, panel discussions, entertainment, family activities, refreshments, and various booksellers and exhibitors. There are also book signings by Andy Borowitz, Who Moved My Soap?; Senator Bob Graham, America: The Owner’s Manual; Amber Tamblyn, Bang Ditto; Cousin Brucie Morrow, Rock & Roll…And The Beat Goes On; and many more. Plus, attendees can meet
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2009.