Wednesday, April 30

The Ethical Society and LBB are proud to present author Joanne Harris, who has continued her Chocolat storyline with a new novel, The Girl with No Shadow. 7pm, Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton, 367-6731.

As part of the UM-St. Louis Poetry & Short Story Series, Sally Van Doren will from her new book, Sex at Noon Taxes. 7pm, Gallery 210, UM–St. Louis, 516-5699.

Kirkwood Public Library hosts the Food for Thought book discussion group as they discuss Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year Of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver. Discussion led by Elizabeth Cowie, professor of nutrition at Fontbonne University. 7pm, 140 East Jefferson, 821-5770.