Readings/Book Signings

• ANDREA EHRLICH AND RICHARD BANK The poets (both of whom happen to be lawyers) read from their respective works as part of the Moonstone Poetry Series, Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• ANDREW KIRSCHNER The author discusses and signs his past inspirational and advice books, Sat, Oct. 21, 2pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 301 Main St., Exton, 610-524-8806.

• BILL CAMPBELL AND SAM CARCHIDI Carchidi reads and signs his book, "Bill Campbell: The Voice of Philadelphia Sports," while Campbell himself speaks about his experiences as a local broadcaster, Wed, Oct. 25, 6:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716.

• CHRISTIAN ALFONSI The author signs and reads from his new book, "Circle in the Sand: Why We Went Back to Iraq." Thu, Oct. 19, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.

• DAVID MURA The poet and memoirist reads from his work, Sat, Oct. 21, 4pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln., 215-844-1870.

• EDWARD O. WILSON AND HARVEY COX The authors of "The Creation: A Meeting of Science and Religion" and "When Jesus Came to Harvard," respectively, discuss their books, Thu, Oct. 19, 8pm, $6-$12, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

• ELIZABETH KOSTOVA The author signs and reads from her book, "The Historian." Thu, Oct. 26, 6pm, FREE, Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Pl., 215-732-1600.

• FRANK WARREN The author signs and reads from his book, "My Secret." Thu, Oct. 26, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.

• G. WINSTON JAMES, LISA C. MOORE AND OTHERS The co-editors of "Spirited: Affirming the Soul and Black Gay/Lesbian Identity" read selections from the book, along with contributors Tracee Ford, Dorothy Harris, Tonya Parker and H.L. Sulder, Sat, Oct. 21, 5:30-7pm, FREE, Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.

• GAIL ANTHONY GREENBERG The author reads and signs her new book, "MitzvahChic: How to Host a Meaningful, Fun Drop-Dead Gorgeous Bar or Bat Mitzvah." Sun, Oct. 22, 2pm, FREE, Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, 610-642-0362.

• GEORGE WEIGEL This trusted vatican observer and author discusses and signs his new book, "Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II." Sat, Oct. 21, 2pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.

• GREG DOWNS The author signs and reads his collection of short stories, "Split Baths," which won the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, Thu, Oct. 26, 7pm, FREE, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

• HERB GREENBERG AND PATRICK SWEENEY The authors read and sign their business advice book, "Succeed on Your Own Terms." Thu, Oct. 26, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 3535 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ, 609-897-9250.

• JOHN MAXYMUK The author signs his book, "Eagles by the Numbers: Jersey Numbers and the Players Who Wore Them" and "Eagles Facts and Trivia: Puzzlers for the Bird-Brained." Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, Borders, 4010 Dearborn Circle, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 856-866-9090.

• JOAN MYERS The author and photographer signs and presents her book, "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," which features photos she took while in Antarctica. Complimentary wine reception included, Thu, Oct. 19, 5:45pm, $15-$20, American Philosophical Society, 104 S. 5th St., 215-440-3400.

• JONATHAN MABERRY The author discusses his book, "Vampire Universe." Fri, Oct. 20, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.

• JOSEPH TUROW The author signs and discusses his book, "Niche Envy," which examines the emergence of databases as marketing tools and the implications this may have for media, advertising and society, Wed, Oct. 25, 5pm, FREE, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

• KAZIM ALI The poet and essayist reads from his work, Wed, Oct. 25, 7pm, FREE, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 215-545-4302.

• KIM SOLES The photographer presents her book, "A Photographic Crossing in Nature: A Presentation of the Nature Spirits." Fri, Oct. 20, 7:30pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln., 215-844-1870.

• LAWRENCE PINNEY The author and retired Spanish teacher signs and discusses his book, "The Passings of Spanish Traditionalism: Deprivation, Transformation, Creedence." Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

• LEONARD GONTAREK, ALLISON WHITTENBERG AND LILI BITA In honor of United Nations Day, Spruce Hill Community Theater presents readings by poets on war and peace, Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234.

• LISA MOORE AND HASSAN SUDLER The editors and contributors read from their anthology of essays on spirituality, "Spirited: Affirming the Soul and Black Gay/Lesbian Identity." Sat, Oct. 21, 5:30-7pm, FREE, Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.

• MARY GAITSKILL The author signs and reads from her recent novel, "Veronica," about a woman dealing with AIDS, Mon, Oct. 23, 7:30pm, FREE, Thomas Great Hall, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-526-5210; and Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

• MATTHEW M. HOUSE The author reads and signs his book, "Two Ways to Machu Picchu." Mon, Oct. 23, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• MEGAN NICOLAY This DIYer signs and reads from her book, "Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt," in which she advises you how to express yourself, Thu, Oct. 19, 7pm, FREE, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.

• MICHAEL LEWIS The author signs and reads form his book, "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game," about the evolution of football, Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.

• NISAA SHOWELL AND BERNADETTE CONNOR The local authors read and sign their books, "Eternal Souls Clashin'" and "Pearl and Angela," respectively, Sat, Oct. 21, 7pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln., 215-844-1870.

• PAUL GLOVER The author presents and discusses his book, "Health Democracy." Sun, Oct. 22, 3pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Ln., 215-844-1870.

• PEACE THROUGH POETRY Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanon poets, including Honach Guy and Ashraf Osman, read from their work, Thu, Oct. 19, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• PETER MURPHY AND TONI BROWN The poets read from their work, followed by an open reading hosted by Eileen D'Angelo, Thu, Oct. 19, 7pm, FREE, Delaware County Institute of Science, 11 Veterans Square, Media, 610-566-5126.

• PLAN B PRESS POETRY Poets Megan Ann Larkin, Liz Abrams-Morley, stevenallenmay and Aaron Yeatts Perry read from their respective works, Sat, Oct. 21, 5-7pm, FREE, Voices & Visions, The Bourse, Lower Level, 4th & Ranstead sts., 215-625-4740.

• POETS AND PROPHETS Top area poets read their work, followed by an open reading. Every third Thu, 7-9pm, $2, Voices & Visions, The Bourse, Lower Level, 4th & Ranstead sts., 215-625-4740.

• R.M. BERRY The author speaks about his work, which includes novels (most recently "FRANK"), short stories (most notably "Dictionary of Modern Anguish") and literary criticism. Part of Temple's Poets & Writers Series, Thu, Oct. 19, 8pm, FREE, Temple University Center City Campus, 1616 Walnut St., 215-204-1796.

• RAY DIDINGER AND ROBERT LYONS The local authors discuss and sign their new book, "Eagles Encyclopedia." Fri, Oct. 20, 7pm, FREE, Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400.

• RICHARD PECK The author discusses his new novel, "Philly Amateurs," about colorful crime fighters, Mon, Oct. 23, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355; and Tue, Oct. 24, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• ROBERT ZALLAR The Drexel professor, anti-death penalty activist and author reads from past work. Donations will be accepted, Wed, Oct. 25, 7pm, FREE, Voices & Visions, The Bourse, Lower Level, 4th & Ranstead sts., 215-625-4740.

• SARAH MLYNOWSKI The author reads and signs her new book, "See Jane Write: A Girl's Guide to Writing Chick Lit." Thu, Oct. 19, 7pm, FREE, Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, 610-642-0362.

• STACY MITCHELL The author signs and reads from her book, "Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America's Independent Businesses." Wed, Oct. 25, 6:30pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• STAGED READING SERIES Temple undergraduate actors read from "Jason's Bike Gets Stolen" by students at Andrew J. Morrison School; "Chip Joins the Choir" by Rachael Baker, Gene Han and Nina Schenk, of Wyncote Elementary School; and "Kick It!" by Alana Walters, of William H. Ziegler School, Sat, Oct. 21, 11am, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.

• VALERIE FOX AND ALICIA ASHKENSE The poets read from their respective works as part of the Moonstone Poetry Series, Sun, Oct. 22, 3pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• VIKKI STARK The author signs and reads from her book, "My Sister, My Self." Wed, Oct. 25, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

• WILLIAM JULIUS WILSON The author presents his book, "There Goes the Neighborhood: Racial, Ethnic and Class Tensions in Four Chicago Neighborhoods and Their Meaning for America." Thu, Oct. 26, 8pm, $6-$12, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.