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Photo by Katherine Emery Stephen Elliott/Doug Dorst readingTuesday, Sept 22Home of Jennifer Ellen Cook (2903 Westhill Dr)Free, 6:30 pm[info] Not that we'd ever try adderall without a prescription, but, from what we've heard, effects include heightened concentration, attention to detail, and sudden lack of apathy or fatigue. San Francisco-based author... continue reading on Austinist

Chris Franko James Hannaham ReadingMonday, September 14Domy Books (913 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX, 78702)Free, 7pm[info]A couple of months ago, we told you about God Says No, the stellar debut novel from erstwhile Austinite and Michener Center for Writers alumnus James Hannaham. If you haven't checked it out yet (you... continue reading on Austinist

W.W. NortonJoe Meno’s breakout 2004 novel, Hairstyles of the Damned, was a punk-rock coming of age story rooted in the Chicago scene. Meno’s strong ear for dialogue still rang with the often-hilarious angst of rebellious adolescence, and his book, published by the indie house Punk Planet, had a whiff of... continue reading on Austinist

That Other Paper/flickrAs we’re roaming east Austin this week, looking for the next free party or record company showcase, one venue is suddenly and conspicuously absent. The Rhizome Collective, which for ten years has offered a community and event space for the activist scene in Austin, is closing due to... continue reading on Austinist

photo by Philipp Meyer Philipp Meyer at BookPeopleFriday, March 13BookPeople (603 N. Lamar)Free, 7pm[info]Philipp Meyer has been a published novelist for about two weeks now, but already his book is getting the sort of reception usually reserved for household names. American Rust, released in the U.S. by Spiegel & Grau... continue reading on Austinist