Readings/Book Signings

• BIG BLUE YOUNG ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION This month, the book young adult book club will be discuissing "Changeling" by Delia Sherman. Thu, Aug. 28, 7pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• BILL FLETCHER JR. The labor and international activist discusses his latest book, "Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor and a New Path toward Social Justice," which he co-wrote with Fernando Gapasin. Thu, Aug. 21, 7pm, FREE , Wooden Shoe Books, 508 S. 5th St., 215-419-0999.
• CORDELIA FRANCES BIDDLE The author reads from her latest work, "Deception's Daughter," a period mystery novel set in Philadelphia. Fri, Aug. 22, 7pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 150 W. Swedesford Rd., Devon, 610-695-6600.
• JEAN CRAIGHEAD GEORGE The Free Library's Book and Video Presentation series presents George's "My Side of the Mountain." Wed, Aug. 27, 3:30pm, FREE , Fox Chase Branch, Free Library, 501 Rhawn St., 215-685-0547.
• NEW WRITERS NIGHT Readers include emerging authors Jane Coloccia, Fred Walker and Susan Rae Baker. Thu, Aug. 21, 6pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 3535 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ, 609-897-9250.
• PAUL LEVINSON The award-winning science fiction writer reads from and signs his new novel, "Unburning Alexandria," the sequel to "The Plot to Save Socrates." Fri, Aug. 22, 7:30pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• POETRY ALOUD AND ALIVE This cozy evening features live readings followed by an open mic for adventurous audience members. Fri, Aug. 22, 7:15pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• REV. RUN AND JUSTINE SIMMONS The stars of the MTV show "Run's House" present their novel, "Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America's Parents." The parents of six lively children, the couple share the tips at controlling their occassionaly rowdy but ultimately loving crowd. Fri, Aug. 22, 2pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 102 Park Ave., Willow Grove, 215-659-1001.
• SHAWN R. JONES AND KAREN ZABOROWSKI DUFFY Jones, author of "Womb Rain," and Duffy, author of the recent chapbook "Giving in to the Smoke," read recent poetry. Thu, Aug. 21, 6pm, FREE , Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• SIDEWALK BOOK SALE Snatch up your favorite titles at this end-of-summer sale. Sat, Aug. 23, 10am, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• TIM MCCARVER The former major league catcher and Emmy-winning sportscaster reads from his latest book, "Diamond Gems," in which he recalls baseball history and the baseball stars who visited his television show. Thu, Aug. 21, 7:30pm, FREE , Barnes and Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716.
• TRISH CHAMBERS To celebrate Women's Equality Day, Chambers discusses her novel, "Civil War Women: Their Roles and Legacies." Tue, Aug. 26, 6pm, $5-$15, Paulsdale, 128 Hooton Rd., Mt. Laurel, N.J., 856-231-1885.
• WOMEN OF THE WORLD BOOK CLUB Stop by to discuss this month's book, "Origin" by Diana Abu-Jaber, with other worldly women. Tue, Aug. 26, 7:15pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.