Readings/Book Signings

• TRIBUTE TO ADAM ZAGAJEWSKI The Overbrook Poets present this poet's work in both original Polish and English translation, Fri, Oct. 27, 7:15-9:30pm, FREE, Polish American Center, 308 Walnut St., 215-922-1700.
• ANNA VOLPE ANUZZI AND JET DANA The co-authors read and sign their book, "Growing Up Psychic," the first in their "Psychic Anna" series, Sat, Oct. 28, noon-2pm, FREE, Borders, 1256 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, 610-828-2678.
• CHAPTER & VERSE Open reading with special guests. Every last Sat, 8pm, FREE, Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery, 620 S. 9th St., 215-238-2626.
• DENISE GREEN The painter and author discusses her new book, "Metonymy in Contemporary Art: A New Paradigm." Wed, Nov. 1, 4:30pm, FREE, New Arts Program, 173 W. Main St., Kutztown, 610-683-6440.
• ELIZABETH KOSTOVA This New York Times best-selling author discusses and signs her new book, "The Historian," which retells the story of Dracula, Fri, Oct. 27, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.
• 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.
• GEORGE ANASTASIA The Philadelphia Inquirer journalist and author signs his new book, "Mobfather: The Story of a Wife and a Son Caught in the Web of the Mafia." Fri, Oct. 27, 7pm, FREE, Head House Books, 619 S. 2nd St., 215-923-9525.
• 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.
• JOAN COLLINS The legendary film star discusses her new book, "The Art of Living Well, Looking Good and Feeling Great." Sat, Oct. 28, 2pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.
• JON KATZ The author and pet-lover signs and reads from his book, "A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life." Mon, Oct. 30, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 3535 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ, 609-897-9250.
• JOYCE CAROL OATES The Princeton University professor and author reads from her new novel, "After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away." Wed, Nov. 1, 7pm, FREE, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• JUDITH MOFFETT The science fiction writer reads from the unpublished third volume of her "HefnGafr" trilogy, tentatively titled "Holy Ground." Fri, Oct. 27, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• JULIET PATTERSON AND MYTILI JAGANNATHAN The poets read from their respective works, Fri, Oct. 27, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• LIVE AT THE WRITER'S HOUSE Contributors to the literary magazine Philadelphia Stories, including Robin Parks, Curtis Smith, Marc Schuster, Raima Evan and Scott Glassman, read from their fiction, poetry and plays, Mon, Oct. 30, 7pm, FREE, Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, 215-573-WRIT.
• LORD WHIMSY The author discusses topics relating to his new book, "The Affected Provincial's Companion," over lunch. Registration requested, Thu, Nov. 2, 1pm, FREE, Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, 215-573-WRIT.
• MAD POETS OPEN MIC Poets Bob Jamison and Doug Arnold read from their work, followed by an open mic session hosted by Autumn Konopka, Thu, Nov. 2, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.
• MARK NESBITT AND PATTY A. WILSON The authors sign and discuss their book, "Haunted Pennsylvania: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Keystone State." Mon, Oct. 30, 7pm, FREE, Borders, 2343 E. Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, 215-943-6600.
• PAT CROCE The author and pirate fanatic (who knew?) signs and reads from his new book, "Pirate Soul: A Swashbuckling Voyage Through the Golden Age of Pirates." Sun, Oct. 29, 2pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• PAUL HALPERN The author reads and signs his book, "Brave New Universe: Illuminating the Darkest Secrets of the Cosmos" which he co-wrote with Paul Wesson, Fri, Oct. 27, 7:30-9pm, FREE, Chester County Book and Music Company, 975 Paoli Pike, West Chester, 610-696-1661.
• PETER JOSYPH The photographer behind "Liberty Street: Encounters at Ground Zero" discusses his experience documenting the neighborhoods surrounding Ground Zero, Thu, Nov. 2, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• 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.
• POETRY FESTIVAL Thirty poets, including Teishan Latner, Kristine Grow and Janet Spangler, read for peace and change at this "All-Souls Post-Halloween Pre-Day of the Dead" event, Wed, Nov. 1, 6pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• RICHARD DAWKINS The scientist and author signs and discusses his book, "The God Delusion," on the harm done to society by the irrationality of religion, Thu, Nov. 2, noon, FREE, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• RICHARD FORD The author signs and discusses his new book, "The Lay of the Land." Mon, Oct. 30, 7pm, FREE, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• SIDNEY BLUMENTHAL The journalist and former presidential adviser discusses his new book, "How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime." Wed, Nov. 1, 6:30pm, $6-$15, National Constitution Center, Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600.
• STEVEN CONN The local journalist signs and discusses his book, "Metropolitan Philadelphia." Fri, Oct. 27, 5:30pm, FREE, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• STEVEN LEVY The author signs and reads from his book, "The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness," about that little flat box we're all obsessed with, Thu, Nov. 2, 7pm, FREE, Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, 610-642-0362.
• STORYTELLINGS: DR. JOHN PRYOR The author discusses his recent book, "Blood on My Boots: A Trauma Surgeon in Iraq." Mon, Oct. 30, 7:30pm, FREE, White Dog Cafe, 3426 Sansom St., 215-386-9224.
• 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.