Readings/Book Signings

• ALLISON WHITTENBERG As a part of the Poetry Aloud and Alive series, Allison Whittenberg reads from her teen drama, "Sweet Thang." An open reading follows. Fri, June 27, 7pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• ANTHONY LAPPé AND JEREMY SCAHILL A former documentary producer acclaimed for his work on "BattleGround: 21 Days on the Empire's Edge," Lappé discusses and signs his new graphic novel, "Shooting War." The book parodies current political events and network news' coverage of them from a setting in the future. Scahill discusses his latest book, "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army," which chronicles the birth of the private army and its role in the war. Tue, July 1, 7pm, FREE , Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• BILL WUNDER The poet reads from and signs copies of his new collection, "Pointing at the Moon." Wunder was named Poet Laureate of Bucks County in 2004. Thu, June 26, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th st, 215-735-9600.
• DEBORAH The author reads from and signs copies of her latest thriller, "She Never Uttered a Word," in which a woman whose unfaithful husband may want her out of the picture turns to her sister for support. Sat, June 28, 3pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• ELIZABETH JOY ARNOLD The author discusses and signs copies of her new book, "Promise the Moon." Sun, June 29, 2pm, FREE , Borders Princeton, 601 Nassau Park Blvd, West Windsor, NJ, 609-520-0040.
• LAUREN WEISBERGER "The Devil Wears Prada" author discusses and signs copies of her latest novel, "Chasing Harry Winston," a look at three women who resolve to turn their lives around within the year by locating that elusive one-true-love. Mon, June 30, 7:30pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716.
• REGINALD L. HALL The author discusses and signs copies of her latest novel, "In Love with a Thug." The drama follows Juan, who falls for a drug dealer after his first boyfriend dies in a bank heist gone awry. Fri, June 27, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• SALMAN RUSHDIE The author discusses and signs copies of his latest novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," which tails a traveler from Europe in her visit to the Mughal empire. Thu, June 26, 7pm, $6-$12, Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• STAN HUBERFELD The author discusses and signs copies of his novel on modern-day sprituality, "Walking with God." The story follows a Jewish businessman through a series of events that bring him closer to his maker. Sun, June 29, 1pm, FREE , Borders Book Shop, 515 Rt. 73 South, Marlton, NJ, 856-985-5080.
• TONI VALENTINI The local author signs copies of her debut book, "When I Grow Up," which follows a young girl as she maps out her future. Sat, June 28, 2pm, FREE , Borders, 801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, 215-412-2655.