David Schwartz, coordinator of UNLV's Gaming Studies Research Center, will read selections from his new book, "Suburban Xanadu: The Casino Resort on the Las Vegas Strip and Beyond," from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 28. The reading will take place in the Honors College, located on the third floor of UNLV's Lied Library.

During the event, which is free and open to the public, Schwartz will discuss the research involved in writing the book, answer questions from the audience, and do a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Refreshments will also be served.

Published in July, the book chronicles the history and evolution of legalized gaming in Las Vegas and throughout the United States.

The event is being sponsored by the Psi Sigma chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society and the UNLV Honors College.

For more information, contact Laurie Boetcher at 341-6898.