By the late 1970s Bukowski's income was sufficient to give up live readings.

Smart meters give live readings and comparisons which show you instantly how much energy you're using.

It turned out to be the second to the last live reading Bukowski ever gave.

In addition, guests are invited into the studio to receive a live reading, to highlight a psychic's ability.

But at a subsequent live reading, perhaps having already had enough of a good thing, Ms. Roberts failed to show up.

As part of the promotion of the album release, Bukowski agreed to give a new live reading, even though he hated doing them.

Programs broadcast range from live reading of local and national newspapers to magazine and serialised book readings.

He will spread the word through live readings, starting in New York and California.

Monday night is literary night; expect live readings.

Recordings of poems, on the other hand, are almost never as uncomfortable as live readings, and can provide greater enjoyment.