Readings/Book Signings

• CHARLES BURNS The comic book artist reads from his latest project, "Black Hole," a graphic novel about real and imagined teenage horror. Tue, Jan. 8, 7pm, FREE , Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400.
• CREFLO A. DOLLAR The pastor and best-selling author reads from his new book, "8 Steps to Create the Life You Want," which challenges readers to stop simply wishing for a satisfying life. Thu, Jan. 10, 6-8pm, FREE , Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400.
• DAVE EGGERS The founder and editor of McSweeney's reads from his latest book, "The What is the What," a collaboratively novelized autobiography of Sudanese refugee Valentino Achak Deng. The book is this year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection. Tue, Jan. 8, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• EWUARE OSAYANDE The author and activist reads from his new work of nonfiction, "Misogyny & the Emcee: Sex, Race & Hip Hop," a collection of essays on the exploitation of black women in the industry. Thu, Jan. 10, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• GARY SNODGRASS The former vice president of Exelon reads from his new book, "12 Ways to Rev Up, Revitalize or Renew Your Career." Wed, Jan. 9, 6pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• ILENE SCHNEIDER The local author reads from her debut mystery novel, "Chanukah Guilt," the story of a twice-divorced rabbi caught in the middle of a murder case. Wed, Jan. 9, 7pm, Voorhees Regional Library, 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees, NJ, 856-772-1636.
• MICHAEL POLLAN The author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" reads from his new book,"In Defense of Food," an examination of how to think about food in an increasingly industrialized and nutritionally complicated world. Thu, Jan. 10, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• RAY GARMAN AND NANASOUL This reading is part of the Moonstone Poetry series and will be followed by an open mic. Tue, Jan. 8, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.