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This week, the bookish events are jubilant, edible, and (literally) steamy.

Gentle readers, what exactly do you do with this wealth of literary goodies every week? This cornucopia of ink-scented delights? If this list leads you to your new favorite local author or bookstore, let us know in the comments or @apiarymagazine on Twitter.

Tonight, Friday, October 10, there’s the marvelous Red Sofa Reading Series One Year Anniversary! featuring Patrick Rosal, Yolanda Wisher, and Chloe Martinez, at nerd central/IndyHall and followed by a dance party. Farther west, the Fuze Poetry Slam and Open Mic presents KP Brown. Get inspired by the hardest working man in Philly poetry and then get on the mic to share your own words. 8 p.m., Studio 34 Yoga on 45^th and Baltimore Ave.

On Saturday, October 11 the Warrior Writers Performance/Book Release Party allows you to learn about the realities of combat and transitioning into civilian life in veterans’ own words. 8 p.m, Art Sanctuary.

Poems and banjo. It’s a small Venn diagram of people who love both of them, but if you’re in it, then OH BOY here’s the event for you: on Sunday, October 12, Jubilant Thicket presents Laura Spagnoli, Sam Hall, and Huey and the Banjo at Head House Books. 5 p.m.

On Monday, October 13, enjoy a book launch of author Bryon MacWilliams With Light Steam at the Russian Bath in Southhampton Spa, complete with steam made by a special guest bath master from Moscow. 2 to 7 p.m. 

Do you have what it takes to make a tasty version of a Dr. Seuss cover? The Edible Books potluck/literary contest at the Kelly Writers House on Tuesday, October 14 asks you to make a literary-inspired dish. Deadline for dishes at 5:30 p.m., tasting at 6:00 p.m.

Photo via Drink Philly

Quick! Gather your sweaters about you and tuck a pencil behind your ear. It's the bookish events roundup!

Tonight, Friday, October 3. If you're not heading over to the Pigeon Presents Philly Poetry Slam for a high-energy duel of words, then go to the historic backroom of Snockey's, a centenarian oyster restaurant, for the release of Philly poet Ryan Eckes' funny, wry, and elegant new book *VALU-PLUS*. Dinner and drinks at 7:00 p.m., poetry reading at 8:30, after-party to follow. 2nd and Washington.

On Saturday, October 4, the Musehouse writing center in Germantown welcomes Kristina Moriconi, 2014 Montgomery County Poet Laureate, to read from her recent poems created in response to art. Free! 7 p.m.,  7924 Germantown Avenue.

If that's not rad enough for you, then maybe you need to attend the Zine Brunch at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, with a BBQ and Brunch "at the same damn time." New zine releases by Black Quantum Futurism and Mother Moor Goddess. If you make zines, bring one to add to the Black Quantum Futurism Library! 3213 Turner Street.

On Tuesday, October 7,  at 7:00pm. the Monthly Writers' Group for Caregivers with Kathy Roberson (poet, social worker, caregiver) meets at Big Blue Marble Books in Mount Airy. If you The group gives members an opportunity to tell their own stories, in their own words, and support one another as both writers and caregivers. If you or someone you know could use an outlet like this, then come on by to Big Blue Marble.

Fiction writers, rejoice: on Thursday, October 9, the TireFire reading series is back to ply you with beer and stories in bumper cars. Never stuffy, always a great variety of readers, this is a great entry point to the lit scene. Paula Bomer, Christy Crutchfield, Mecca Jamilah Sullivan, Ph.D. Mike Ingram, and Lillian Dunn at Tattooed Mom. Doors open at 7 p.m. and readings start at 8 p.m.

And mark your calendars for Friday, October 10. The Red Sofa Reading Series run by poet Hila Ratzabi at IndyHall is back for its one year anniversary. Bringing poetry to the geek crew on N3rd Street, this diverse lineup includes Patrick Rosal, Yolanda Wisher, and Chloe Martinez and is followed by a dance party with DJ Krishna! Plus wine, plus book signing, plus cupcakes by Whipped Bakeshop. Be there: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., IndyHall.

Photo via Drink Philly

Quick! Gather your sweaters about you and tuck a pencil behind your ear. It's the bookish events roundup!

Tonight, Friday, October 3. If you're not heading over to the Pigeon Presents Philly Poetry Slam for a high-energy duel of words, then go to the historic backroom of Snockey's, a centenarian oyster restaurant, for the release of Philly poet Ryan Eckes' funny, wry, and elegant new book *VALU-PLUS*. Dinner and drinks at 7:00 p.m., poetry reading at 8:30, after-party to follow. 2nd and Washington.

On Saturday, October 4, the Musehouse writing center in Germantown welcomes Kristina Moriconi, 2014 Montgomery County Poet Laureate, to read from her recent poems created in response to art. Free! 7 p.m.,  7924 Germantown Avenue.

If that's not rad enough for you, then maybe you need to attend the Zine Brunch at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, with a BBQ and Brunch "at the same damn time." New zine releases by Black Quantum Futurism and Mother Moor Goddess. If you make zines, bring one to add to the Black Quantum Futurism Library! 3213 Turner Street.

On Tuesday, October 7,  at 7:00pm. the Monthly Writers' Group for Caregivers with Kathy Roberson (poet, social worker, caregiver) meets at Big Blue Marble Books in Mount Airy. If you The group gives members an opportunity to tell their own stories, in their own words, and support one another as both writers and caregivers. If you or someone you know could use an outlet like this, then come on by to Big Blue Marble.

Fiction writers, rejoice: on Thursday, October 9, the TireFire reading series is back to ply you with beer and stories in bumper cars. Never stuffy, always a great variety of readers, this is a great entry point to the lit scene. Paula Bomer, Christy Crutchfield, Mecca Jamilah Sullivan, Ph.D. Mike Ingram, and Lillian Dunn at Tattooed Mom. Doors open at 7 p.m. and readings start at 8 p.m.

And mark your calendars for Friday, October 10. The Red Sofa Reading Series run by poet Hila Ratzabi at IndyHall is back for its one year anniversary. Bringing poetry to the geek crew on N3rd Street, this diverse lineup includes Patrick Rosal, Yolanda Wisher, and Chloe Martinez and is followed by a dance party with DJ Krishna! Plus wine, plus book signing, plus cupcakes by Whipped Bakeshop. Be there: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., IndyHall.

Photo via Visit Philly

Happy Friday, everyone! There is a most literalicious, booksquisite weekend and week ahead. Enjoy, and if you have any particularly pagesome and readiculous experiences (sipping cider with a great new novel, or laughing 'til you cry at a reading), tell us @apiarymagazine on Twitter. 

love, 

APIARY

Gentle readers: get your smelling salts. Writers: hang on to your berets. This is a whirlwind of a week!  And as always, remember this is but a gust of the exhilarating literary weather of Philadelphia, back in full force for fall.

Love,

APIARY

Get ready to metabolize Citywide Specials and great new writing at a much faster rate: Philly's many reading series are back in swing.

100 years ago, an entrepreneurial family started Snockey's Oyster & Crab House in South Philly. Today, one of their descendants is a poet who hosts readings at the historic restaurant! Do not miss the poems this Saturday (or the chowder).  Frank O'Hara's Last Lover #11 :: Maxe Crandall, Anna Maria Hong and Jason Zuzga.  September 13, 7:30 p.m.

Or check out the tightly curated Jubilant Thicket reading series on Sunday, September 14. Emily Abendroth is a new Pew fellow; Charles O'Hay's humor is darker than espresso spilled on Philly asphalt. Head House Books, 5:00 p.m.

On Monday, September 15, start your day off by checking out the Poem of the Day at the Penn Book Center website.