Compiled by Grace Krilanovich.
MONDAY
Peter Beinart: Zócalo presents the author of "The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris" in conversation with Benjamin Schwarz, literary and national editor for the Atlantic. The Actors' Gang at the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. 7:30 p.m. Free. http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.
Steve Cubine: The author of Walking on Electric Air" will read and sign his debut novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.
Jenny Hollowell: The author of "Everything Lovely, Effortless, Safe" will read and sign her debut novel. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.
Brad Kessler: The author of "Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, a Short History of Herding and the Art of Making Cheese" will present and sign his new book. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.
TUESDAY
Brooke Berman: The author of "No Place Like Home: A Memoir in 39 Apartments" will read and sign her new book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.
Bill Boyarsky and Peter Jones: Aloud at Central Library presents a discussion and screening with Boyarsky, 30-year Los Angeles Times veteran and author of "Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times," and Jones, whose companion documentary of the same name won a Peabody Award in 2009. Times columnist Patt Morrison moderates. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. http://www.aloudla.org.
Gregory Boyle: The founder of Homeboy Industries will present and sign his new book, "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion." A reception at 5:30 p.m. precedes the reading at nearby Village Book Shop. Proceeds benefit the imperiled nonprofit. Village Book Shop, 123 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora. Glendora Library and Cultural Center, 140 S. Glendora Ave., Glendora. 7:30 p.m. (626) 335-5720.
William Dalrymple: Zócalo presents a discussion and signing with the Scottish historian and travel writer, whose latest book is "Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India." Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000. http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org.
William Dalrymple: The author of "Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India" will discuss and sign his new book. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. noon. Free with museum admission. (626) 449-2742, Ext. 20.
Emily Winslow: The author of "The Whole World" will read and sign her new novel. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.
WEDNESDAY
826LA Book Launch: Young authors affiliated with the tutoring and creative writing center will read their work from the new anthology "You Never Forget How to Ride a Bike." Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3388. http://www.826la.org.
The Black Body Anthology Reading: Aloud at Central Library presents a reading and panel discussion with contributors Nzingha Clarke, David Goldsmith, Peter J. Harris, Philip Littell, Jason Luckett and Gail Wronsky; moderated by editor Meri Nana-Ama Danquah. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. http://www.aloudla.org.
Martha McPhee: The author of "Dear Money" will read and sign her new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.
THURSDAY
Brooke Berman: The author of "No Place Like Home: A Memoir in 39 Apartments" will read and sign her new book. 826LA, 1714 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (213) 413-3388.
Big City Forum: Artists Kaucyila Brooke and Ken Ehrlich will discuss their work in a conversation moderated by curator Glenn Phillips. Goethe-Institut German Cultural Center, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, L.A. 7 p.m. Free. http://www.bigcityforum.blogspot.com.
The Cambridge Companion to the Literature of Los Angeles: Editor Kevin McNamara and contributors William Alexander McClung, Mark Shiel, William Mohr, Scott Bryson and Eric Avila will read from the new anthology. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.
Customs and Departures: An Evening With Thai-American Writers: A reading and discussion with novelist and TV writer Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, playwright Prince Gomolvilas, memoirist Ira Sukrungruang and poet Pimone Triplett. USC, Mark Taper Hall, 3501 Trousdale Parkway, L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free; RSVP to mpw@college.usc.edu. http://www.penusa.org/customs-and-departures.
Jeffery Deaver: The author will read and sign his new Lincoln Rhyme novel, "The Burning Wire." Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.
