Author Events, Oct 29 – Nov 3

Marilyn Yalom will read from her latest novel, “How the French Invented Love: Nine Hundred Years of Passion and Romance”, on Sunday, Oct 28 at Book Passage.

For more events or to list author events in our calendar, visit The Press Democrat’s events listings at pressdemocrat.com.

SUNDAY (Oct 28)

Marilyn Yalom, “How the French Invented Love: Nine Hundred Years of Passion and Romance,” 4 p.m.
The French have long championed themselves as guides to the art of love through their literature, paintings, songs, and cinema. This new book is a delicious, witty, sexy and learned guide to the language of all our hearts.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

Sher and John Christian, Spooky Tales: Halloween Poetry Reading, Story Telling, & Open Mic, 2 p.m.
Bring a poem, your favorite short Halloween story or spooky song, a folding or camp chair, and a jacket. Costumes are encouraged, $5.
Hosted by Abby Killey, Organic Cotton shop, 17175 Bodega Highway, Bodega. Details poetrysher@gmail.com.

MONDAY (Oct 29)

Deborah Price, “The Heart of Money: A Couple’s Guide to Creating True Financial Intimacy,” 7 p.m.
Though money can’t buy love, money issues can chip away at it. Deborah Price helps couples learn to get past secrecy, shame, fear, and ignorance to become a team working toward shared goals. She demonstrates how to co-create the kind of financial foundation that strengthens, rather than threatens, intimacy.
Copperfield’s Books, 775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 578-8938, copperfieldsbooks.com

TUESDAY (Oct 30)

Richard Kadrey, “Devil Said Bang: A Sandman Slim Novel,” 7 p.m.
James Stark, a.k.a. Sandman Slim, a.k.a. Lucifer (well…for the moment), is back in book four of this high-octane, darkly comedic urban fantasy series, as Richard Kadrey joins us just in time for Halloween.
Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma. 762-0563, copperfieldsbooks.com

Marc Allen, “The Magical Path,” 7:30 p.m.
World Library publisher Marc Allen shares the tools that took him from poverty to being a multimillionaire while still dreaming the impossible dream.
Readers’ Books, 130 E. Napa St., Sonoma. 939-1779, readers.indiebound.com

THURSDAY (Nov 1)

Lemony Snicket, “Who Could It Be At This Hour?,” 7 p.m.
In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn’t have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn’t be read. This is the first volume.
Copperfield’s Books, 140 Kentucky St., Petaluma. 762-0563, copperfieldsbooks.com

FRIDAY (Nov 2)

Book Launch, Dan Coshnear, “Occupy & Other Love Stories and Chris Riebli, “The Body’s Perfect: A Novel in Stories,” 7 P.M.
Author readings and signings.
Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Court, Occidental. Info, 874-9392 or www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

SATURDAY (Nov 3)

November Odd Month Reading, 1 p.m.,
Readings do not have to relate to the theme. Each person will have about 5 minutes to read aloud.  Early sign-ups appreciated and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.  Redwood Writer, Tami Casias, will emcee this afternoon of literary delights from Sonoma County authors.  Don’t miss this opportunity to read your work in public!
Rohnert Park Library, 6250 Lynne Conde Way in Rohnert Park. For more information, www.redwoodwriters.org/events/odd-month-readings

To submit book events for consideration, contact Sara Peyton at sara.peyton@gmail.com at least three weeks in advance of the event.