Readings/Book Signings

• BRIAN HERBERT & KEVIN ANDERSON Writer Darrell Schweitzer will interview the two authors of the latest installment of the Dune series, "The Winds of Dune." The novel draws from Frank Herbert's final notes to create a political tale about a collapsing empire, Tue, Aug. 11, 7:30pm, FREE , Free Library, Central Branch, 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322.
• CLASSICS BOOK CLUB This book club meets every month to discuss a classic novel, or one that members believe will eventually become a classic. August's book is Octavia Butler's "Kindred," a tale about a 20th-century woman who travels back in time to become a slave, Mon, Aug. 10, 7pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• DANIEL LEVIN The author will sign and discuss his novel "The Last Ember," a thriller about the search for the Tabernacle Menorah, an artifact stolen from a Jerusalem Temple more than 2,000 years ago, Tue, Aug. 11, 7pm, FREE , Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, 610-642-0362.
• DR. DEVA KHALSA The veterinarian will discuss her book "Dr. Khalsa's Natural Dog: A Holistic Feeding Guide for Healthier Dogs," which explores innovative diets, treatments and care for canines, Mon, Aug. 10, 7pm, Robin's Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.
• DR. MARIE SAVARD The medical author will discuss and sign her book "Ask Dr. Marie," a summary of the most frequently asked questions about female sexuality and reproduction, Sat, Aug. 8, 2pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 210 Commerce Rd., Fairless Hills, 215-269-0442.
• JILL RICHARDSON In an attempt to reform America's food system, the author wrote "Recipe for America," a guide to healthy eating. She will sign and discuss the book, and also talk about food issues, Thu, Aug. 6, 7pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• RANDALL GRASS The author will sign and discuss his book "Great Spirits: Portraits of Life-Changing World Music Artists," in which he details his encounters with music legends like Sun Ra, Bob Marley and the Neville Brothers, Thu, Aug. 6, 5:30pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• SCOTT SPENCER The graphic novel writer will discuss his latest book "Invasion of the Bozobots," an exploration of robotic humanoids with a Buddhist philosophy underlying the work's message, Fri, Aug. 7, 7pm, FREE , Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.
• SOLOMON JONES The author will sign and discuss her latest novel "Payback," a crime thriller about a woman wrongfully accused of murdering two drug dealers and who must find the killers before they get to her, Thu, Aug. 13, 6pm, FREE , Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-686-1776.
• WOMEN'S BOOK GROUP Discuss feminist theory, new fiction and female biographies with other women-identified ladies. Every first Thu, 6:45-8:45pm, FREE , Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.