Book calendar events for the week of June 26, 2011

Compiled by Grace Krilanovich

SUNDAY

Kate Levinson: The author of “Emotional Currency: A Woman’s Guide to Building a Healthy Relationship with Money” will discuss and sign her new book. Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 3 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

Patricia Nell Warren: The author will discuss and sign her new book, “My West: Personal Writings on the American West — Past, Present and Future.” Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. (323) 667-2000.

MONDAY

Nafisi Haji and Shilpi Somaya Gowda: The authors of “The Sweetness of Tears” and “Secret Daughter” will read and sign their respective novels. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

TUESDAY

Neil Gaiman: The author will discuss the 10th anniversary edition of his novel “American Gods” with comedian Patton Oswalt. Booksigning precedes program. Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 8 p.m. $15-$35. (213) 623-1773. https://www.rarebirdlit.com.

Stephen Witt: The author of “American Moses” will read and sign his new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

WEDNESDAY

The Rattling Wall Group Reading: Contributors to the new literary magazine will read their work: Sam Dunn, Libby Flores, Alisa Slaughter, KM Droney and Eric Layer. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Jack Walker: The author of “The Extraordinary Rendition of Vincent Dellamaria” will read and sign his new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

THURSDAY

Melissa de la Cruz: The author of “Witches of East End” will read and sign her new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Geoff Dyer: Host Michael Silverblatt will interview the author of “Otherwise Known as the Human Condition.” Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, https://www.kcrw.com. 2:30 p.m.

Nancy Rommelmann: The author of “The Bad Mother” will read and sign her new novel. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Caitlin Shetterly: The author of “Made for You and Me: Going West, Going Broke, Finding Home” will read and sign her new memoir. Apostrophe Books, 4712 E. 2nd St., Long Beach. 7 p.m. Free. (526) 438-7950.

SATURDAY

Caitlin Shetterly: The author of “Made for You and Me: Going West, Going Broke, Finding Home” will read and sign her new memoir. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 3 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.