Readings/Book Signings

• NIA NANDI The author of "Hot Flashes," also known as "NiaRotica," reads and signs her collection of steamy and erotic short stories, Fri, Dec. 15, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• ABBY BENSON AND SHARON O'LEARY The author of "Tough Love: High School Confidential" and editor of "Pet Noir: An Anthology of Strange but True Pet Crimes" read and sign their graphic novels, Sun, Dec. 17, 3pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• BUBBLE HOUSE POETRY SERIES This new spin on poetry readings features DJs, musical guests, local poets and more. Every third Tue, 7:30pm, $7, Bubble House, 3404 Sansom St., 215-243-0804.
• FEMINISTS WHO CHANGED AMERICA: 1963-1975 This book party features a reading and discussion with this new book's editor, Barbara Love, as well as other local famous feminists, Sat, Dec. 16, 3pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• GLEN MACNOW AND BIG DADDY GRAHAM The sports announcers and authors sign and read from their new book, "The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists." Sat, Dec. 16, 4pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 210 Commerce Rd., Fairless Hills, 215-269-0442.
• J.T. BARBARESE AND DENISE GESS As part of the Moonstone Poetry Series, the widely published poet and novelist/essayist read from their respective works, Tue, Dec. 19, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• JANE GOLDEN The author of "More Philadelphia Murals" signs her book highlighting the area's most prominent works, Thu, Dec. 14, 7pm, FREE, Borders Chestnut Hill, 8701 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1213; Fri, Dec. 15, 6-8pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.
• JOANNE AUSTIN AND RYAN DOAN The author and illustrator behind "Weird Hauntings" sign their book of America's scariest haunted places, Sat, Dec. 16, 2pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1553 Almonesson Rd., Deptford, NJ, 856-232-3123.
• LISA ROBERTS The author signs and presents her new book, "Antiques of the Future," on the home and modern lifestyles, Sat, Dec. 16, 2-4pm, FREE, Head House Books, 619 S. 2nd St., 215-923-9525.
• MARIA LIBERATI The author signs her new cookbook, "The Basic Art of Italian Cooking." Wed, Dec. 20, 1pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-478-9677.
• MARIA SNYDER The author signs and reads from her new book, "Magic Study," which is the sequel to her romantic fantasy "Poison Study." Thu, Dec. 14, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-478-9677.
• MICHAEL VITEZ The author of "Rocky Stories: Tales of Love, Hope and Happiness at America's Most Famous Steps" signs his collection of tales from those under the influence of Stallone, Wed, Dec. 20, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1311 Nixon Dr., Moorestown, NJ, 609-608-1622.
• MICHELLE SEWELL The editor of "Growing Up Girl: An Anthology of Voices From Marginalized Spaces" reads and signs her collection of essays about the transition from girl to woman, Sat, Dec. 16, 2pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• NEAL GABLER The author signs and reads from his new book, "Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination," his biography on the famous cartoonist and innovator, Thu, Dec. 14, 7pm, FREE, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• 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.
• RACHAEL RAY The well-known author signs her new book, "2, 4, 6, 8: 30 Minute Meals for Couples and Crowds." Admission free with book purchase, Tue, Dec. 19, noon-2pm, Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• RANDEL HORTON AND LAMONT STEPTOE As part of the Moonstone Poetry Series, the poets read from their various works, Thu, Dec. 14, 7pm, FREE, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• RAY DIDINGER AND BOB LYONS The authors sign their sports trivia book, "The Eagles Encyclopedia." Fri, Dec. 15, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1553 Almonesson Rd., Deptford, NJ, 856-232-3123; Sat, Dec. 16, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1271 Knapp Rd., North Wales, 215-699-2539; Thu, Dec. 21, 7pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 1311 Nixon Dr., Moorestown, NJ, 609-608-1622.
• RUTH LAKER The author signs and reads from her new nonfiction religious satire, "How to Choose a Church or Synagogue: A Twenty-One Pew Adventure." Fri, Dec. 15, 7:30pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• STANLEY WEINTRAUB The historian, biographer and author signs and reads from his book, "11 Days in December: Christmas at the Bulge, 1944," on the Battle of the Bulge, Tue, Dec. 19, 1pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-478-9677.
• TONY CAMPOLO The founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education and author signs and discusses his new book, "Letters to a Young Evangelical." Thu, Dec. 14, 7:30pm, FREE, Barnes & Noble, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0355.
• UTE ARNOLD The author signs and reads from her new book, "Touchback with Unergi Body Psychotherapy: A Self-Healing Journey with Body, Art and Nature," a self-help guide, Sun, Dec. 17, 3pm, FREE, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.