Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

"A Celebration of Success Hawaiian Style" with Dr. Paul Pearsall, based on his latest book "Toxic Success," 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. presentation, 8:15 p.m. signing Wednesday, Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; $20 fee, $15 in advance and for seniors and military. 735-4436 ext. 314.

FOR WRITERS

Bamboo Ridge Writers Institute featuring panels, open-mike readings and workshops with noted local writers such as Lee Cataluna, Victoria Kneubuhl, Chris McKinney, Ian McMillan and Lois-Ann Yamanaka, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; late registration $75, master workshop $50 additional, bento lunch $5. 626-1481.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Romance Writers Alexandra Morgan, Sally Sorenson, Michael Little, Michelle Calabro Hubbard, Kathryn Godwin and Lynde Lakes, some of the writers featured in the Romance Writers America, Aloha Chapter anthology "Strong Currents," will be guests at a book signing 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, 1001 Bishop St., Pauahi Tower. 528-2378.

"Hawaiian Voices Heard," event in honor of Mahealani Dudoit, founder of 'o'iwi, A Native Hawaiian Journal, featuring a reading by community activist Imai Kalahele from "Kalehele," a collection of his poetry and art, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse.

Jean Watanabe Hee, author of "Hawai'i's Best Local Dishes," 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers, 1001 Bishop St., Pauahi Tower. 528-2378.

Michael Nordenstrom, author of the children's book, "Pele and the Rivers of Fire," Friday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall and 2 to 4 p.m., Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall; Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon, State Library and 2 to 4 p.m., Costco, Hawai'i Kai; noon to 1 p.m. next Sunday, Borders, Waikele; and Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Volcano Art Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanos National Park and 3 to 5 p.m., Borders, Hilo. 734-7159, ext. 21. 734-7159, ext. 21.

May Masaki and Coryn Tanaka, mother-daughter authors of "Ribbon Lei Making and Other Gifts of Aloha," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre.

Haunani-Kay Trask, reading from her latest book "Night is a Sharkskin Drum," and Nell Altizer, reading from her books "Widow's Suite, The Man Who Died en Route" and "Thin Place," 2 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Ward Centre.

Roberta Wong, author of "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," giving a demonstration and book signing, noon Saturday, Waldenbooks, Windward Mall; also 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge.

READERS GROUPS

Hawaii Film Fans meet 3 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre.

Literature Readers Group, meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward Centre.

Beginning Hawaiian Language classes 6 p.m. every Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free.

Romantic Borders Readers Group, meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward Centre.

FOR KEIKI

Free Children's Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 14, State Library's Edna Allyn Room for Children, Punchbowl and South King streets; no session Nov. 9. 586-3510.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele; free.