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Published: Aug 24, 2006

CHAPTER & VERSE Megan Mills, Abbi Dion and Darcy Sebright appear for this guest reading series every last Saturday of the month, Sat, Aug. 26, 8pm, FREE, Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery, 620 S. 9th St., 215-238-2626.

JAMES PORTERFIELD The food writer discusses his book, "From the Dining Car:The Recipes and Stories Behind Today's Greatest Rail Dining Experiences." Sat, Aug. 26, 2pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del., 302-478-9677.

JEFF ABBOTT The author reads and signs his new book, "Fear," a mystery thriller about a soldier in Iraq and an ex-TV celebrity whose lives collide when their psychiatrist is murdered. Thu, Aug. 24, 7:30pm, FREE, Chester County Book and Music Company, 975 Paoli Pike, 610-696-1661.

JOE MENO The indie wunderkind and award winner signs and reads his new novel, "The Boy Detective Fails," an exciting trip through the lives of two young detective/siblings. Fri, Aug. 25, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

JULIET EILPERIN The author reads and signs her new book, "Fight Club Politics," which addresses the problems with America's stilted two-party system. She has been featured on NPR and "The Daily Show." Thu, Aug. 31, 7pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.

LARA PARKER The author signs her new book, "Dark Shadows," which continues where the television show left off. Tue, Aug. 29, 6pm, FREE, Borders Express, 260 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, 610-363-5036.

MARCUS HARRIS The poet reads from his new collection, "Songs in Search of a Voice." Sat, Aug. 26, 2pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

PETER SINGER The activist and philosopher discusses and signs the book he co-authored, "The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter." Wed, Aug. 30, 7-9pm, FREE, Chester County Book and Music Company, 975 Paoli Pike, 610-696-1661.

POETRY CIRCLE The circle includes poetry and scribed sessions with local writers. Every last Thu, 7-9pm, FREE, Voices & Visions, The Bourse, Lower Level, 4th & Ranstead sts., 215-625-4740.

POETS HERE & NOW Hosted by Steve Dalia and Marsha Kroll and featuring David Mook. Followed by an open mic. Thu, Aug. 24, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 150 West Swedesford Rd., Devon, 610-695-6600.

SUZANNE BROCKMAN The author reads and signs her new book, "Into the Storm," which follows a Navy SEAL and a troubleshooter as they confront their own competitive differences while also completing a manhunt for a missing receptionist. Fri, Aug. 25, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del., 302-478-9677.

TERRI BRISBIN The author reads and signs her new novel, "Taming the Highlander," in which a newlywed woman learns the truth about her new husband in a surprising series of events. Mon, Aug. 28, 6:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del., 302-478-9677.