Readings/Book Signings

• AUGUSTEN BURROUGHS The author of "Running with Scissors" reads from his new memoir, "A Wolf at the Table" which explores his experience with an alcoholic father. Sat, May 3, 7pm, FREE , Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-4341.
• CLAUDINE WOLK The author reads from her new book, "It Gets Easier! ... And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers," a humorous collection of interviews with new moms. Thu, May 8, 7pm, FREE , Barnes and Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716.
• DEBORAH TOMASSO The author reads from and signs copies of her new thriller, "She Never Uttered a Word." Tue, May 6, 6-7pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• Jonathan Harrington The author reads from his latest book, "The Climate Diet: How You Can Cut Carbon, Cut Costs & Save The Planet," which uses the language of weight loss to explain climate change concepts, problems and solutions. Tue, May 6, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• JOSH WINHELD The author signs copies of his memoir, "Worth the Ride: My Journey with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy," which traces the now 29-year-old's battle with the terminal disease.Thu, May 1, noon-1pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• LEIF GUSTAVSON The author discusses his new book, "Youth Learning On Their Own Terms: Creative Practice and Classroom Teaching," which reveals how teens of different backgrounds and race can benefit from creative lesson plans such as zine writing and graffiti and turntablism. Thu, May 8, 4-5pm, FREE , Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., 215-898-7595.
• LISA LILLEN The author and "foodologist" discusses her new book, "Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World." Tue, May 6, 7:30pm, FREE , Barnes and Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716.
• LUCILLE CLIFTON The poet, children's book author and memoirist reads selections of her recent work. Thu, May 1, 8pm, $7-$14, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., 215-567-4341.
• PETER MURPHY The author and former high school teacher reads from his latest book, "Thorough and Efficient," a realistic and humorous account of his time in the classroom that does away to the "hero teacher" trope. Sat, May 3, 7pm, FREE , Molly's Bookstore, 1010 S. 9th St., 610-328-7638.
• Robery Zaller The author discusses his new book, "Theft of the Century: Who's Trying to Steal the Barnes, and Why It Won't Work," in which he examines the background to the trustee petition of 2003 to move the Barnes, the role of the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Annenberg and Lenfest Foundations in staging it and the current battle to save the space. Wed, May 7, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.