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Book signings and events, Sept. 2-8

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

SIGNINGS

Dr. Charles F. Stanley will sign "The Ultimate Conversation: Talking with God Through Prayer" at 7 p.m. Friday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Gary Solomon will sign "Why Is Brian So Fat?" at 1 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St.

P. Moss will sign "Vegas Knockout" at 8 p.m. Thursday at Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road, and 1 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Wendy Mazaros will sign "Vegas Rag Doll" at 10 a.m. Saturday at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 10834 W. Charleston Blvd.

EVENTS

Christene Houston will have a book launch party for "A Heart So Broken" at 6 p.m. Friday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the Vegas Valley Book Festival will present "An Evening with Cheryl Strayed" at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The author of "Tiny Beautiful Things" and the memoir "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" will discuss her works with author Maile Chapman. A book signing and reception will follow the event.

The Amazing Reads Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

Book Lovers' Bistro meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

The Brown Bag Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway.

The Breakfast Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.

The Mahogany Circle Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

Centennial Hills Readers Circle meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive.

STORY TIMES

Story time with music and crafts is offered Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson.

Individual libraries within the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offer a variety of story times and special events for children of all ages throughout the year. Most libraries require registration for their programs. Call the libraries for details.

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