Readings/Book Signings

• ANGELA MURPHY The author reads from her autobiography, "Crossover to Healing," which touches on some extremely bitter memories and gives helpful advice to people who are trying to get over harsh pasts. Sat, June 9, 9:30pm, FREE , Free Library, Overbrook Park Branch, 7422 Haverford Ave., 215-685-0182.
• BIG BOOM The bodyguard of Steve Harvey and former pimp reads from his new book, "A Guide to Understanding Men: If You Want Closure in Your Relationship Start With Your Legs," an informative novel to help women discover healthy relationships. Wed, June 13, 5:30pm, FREE , North By Northwest, 7165 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1000.
• DANIEL HALL & CATIE ROSEMURGY The poets read from "Under Sleep," a collection of poetry ranging in styles from free verse to haikus to sonnets. Thu, June 7, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• ELISE JUSKA The best-selling author presents, "One for Sorrow, Two for Joy," her new novel about a woman whose life has become stale and decides to travel to Ireland to discover herself. Sat, June 9, 1pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 835 Old York Rd., Jenkintown, 215-886-5366.
• FELICE PICANO The award-winning, best-selling author introduces "Art and Sex in Greenwich Village: A Memoir of Gay Literary Life After Stonewall" and "Tales: from a Distant Planet," a collection of seven stories. Thu, June 14, 5:30pm, FREE , Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.
• GUS SPECTOR The authorreads from "Philadelphia: Historic Exteriors and Interiors," which examines the city's architecture through postcards. Wed, June 13, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• JOHN GRANGER The author reads from "Who Killed Albus Dumbledore," in which six detectives examine what really happened in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blooded Prince."Tue, June 12, 7pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 150 W. Swedesford Rd., Devon, 610-695-6600.
• JULIA GLASS The National Book Award-winner reds from her second novel, "The Whole World Over," which focuses on how mishaps influence our decisions with love. Thu, June 14, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• LAURA BEARDSLEY The local author presents "Historic Photos of Philadelphia," an examination of historical changes in the city. Wed, June 13, 7pm, FREE , Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400.
• LOIS WINSTON and BETH CIOTTA The Romance Book Group welcomes Winston, the author of "Love Lies and a Double Shot of Deception," and Ciotta, the author of "All About Evie," for a discussion and signing. Thu, June 14, 7pm, FREE , Borders Book Shop, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ, 856-985-5080.
• LYNN HOFFMAN The local author and foodie reads from, "Bang Bang," the story of a sassy waitress who takes gun control into her own hands after witnessing a murder. Thu, June 14, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• PATRICIA SCHULTZ The author of the renowned "1000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List," reads from her new novel, "1000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die."Thu, June 14, 7pm, FREE , Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400.
• SUSAN MUADDI DARRAJ The author and educator reads from her collection of short stories, "The Inheritance of Exile: Stories from South Philly." The work focuses on four Palestinian-American women struggling to find a place for themselves in the limbo between the Middle East and the United States. Presented by Rutgers-Camden Cappuccino Academy. Thu, June 7, 7:30pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 200 W. Rt. 70, Marlton, NJ, 856-225-6627.
• SYLVAIN CYPEL The senior editor at Le Monde and former resident of Israel reads from "Walled: Israeli Society at an Impasse," which examines Israeli culture and customs. Tue, June 12, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.