Philly author Pens Book About Family Drama

May 10: Known for her novels about life as a single gal, Philly’s own Elise Juska segues into family drama with Blessings, the story of a large Irish-Catholic clan grappling with life, death and everything in between. Even better, the local launch comes just in time for Mother’s Day gift shopping. Main Point Books, 1041 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, (610) 525-1480, www.mainpointbooks.com.