Local Literary Happenings

The Book Bower 386 Main St. in Main St. Market Middletown, CT 860/704-8222 www.bookbower.com Store Hours for Summer! Mon. - Thurs. 10 -6 Fri. + Sat. 10-8 Summer Sale There are two bookcases of sale books, mostly mysteries and romance. All popular, good reads. Try a new author or read a favorite at a great price. Paperbacks are $1 and hardcovers are $2.50. Two new books by local authors are on display: "Toward the End of Ordinary Time" by Elizabeth MacKiernan Miel, which documents one person's spiritual journey in the days immediately following Sept. 11th, 2001, touching on issues that are just as relevant today. Miel is a Christian with a Master's degree in Islamic Studies. She examines honestly the impact of 9/11 on her own faith, not only in God but in tolerance and pacifism. Miel will be reading from her book on Friday Sept 9th, 2011, here at the bookstore at a time to be announced. "Adventures in Palmistry" by Catherine Kane, who has over 40 years in palmistry. This book makes palmistry accessible and fun for beginners and experienced psychics alike. For more information see her website;www.foresightyourpsychic.com