Coming up this month at The Bookstore in the Grove

This month at the Bookstore in the Grove (3399 Virginia Street):

Friday April 17 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Poetry Night with Michael Malone
Celebrate National Poetry Month - The theme: "Do I Dare Disturb the Universe?"
Come to listen or read a poem of original work or by your favorite poet.

Tuesday April 21 - 7 pm
The Coconut Grove Young Professionals Book Club
This will be a book club to promote reading for young men and women in a fun and social literary environment with a Coconut Grove flavor. The first book will be "The Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy. Book Club participants will receive both discounts on that month's book and from the Cafe.

Wednesday, April 22 - 7 pm
Michael Ozner, MD, author of "The Great American Heart Hoax: Lifesaving Advice Your Doctor Should Tell You About Heart Disease Prevention (But Probably Never Will)" and "The Miami Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight and Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease," will be in for a book signing. Don’t miss this chance to meet one of America’s leading advocates for heart disease prevention and a well known regional and national speaker in the field of preventive cardiology.

Thursday April 23 - 7 - 8:30 pm
Sergio Bambaren, Peruvian author of "The Dolphin: Story of a Dream," visits for a rare US appearance. Sergio has sparked an international phenomenon with his enchanting book, "The Dolphin." It has sold 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 40 languages. Now his heartwarming novel is available in the United States. "The Dolphin" is based on the true story and insight Sergio gained from leaving a lucrative career and spending a month in Portugal with a real life dolphin he affectionately named Daniel Alexander. Join Sergio for an evening of inspiration, followed by a Q&A and book signing. A percentage of books sales will benefit Mundo Azul and other non-profits devoted to preserving and protecting the ocean and rain forest.

Tuesday, April 28 at 7 pm
The Book Club in the Grove
"The Painted Drum" by Louis Erdich is the featured book.
Have a coffee, glass of wine, or a delicious snack from the cafe and join in on the conversation.