Andrew Foster Altschul: The author of "Deus Ex Machina" will read and sign his new novel. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Carlos Fuentes: Part One of host Michael Silverblatt's interview with the author of, most recently, "Destiny and Desire." Bookworm, 89.9 KCRW-FM, 2:30 p.m. http://www.kcrw.com.

Susan Straight: The author of "Take One Candle Light a Room" will read and sign her new novel. Glendale Public Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale. 7 p.m. Free. (818) 548-2040.


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Colin Thubron: Aloud at Central Library presents the author of "To a Mountain in Tibet" in conversation with author Pico Iyer. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025. http://www.aloudla.org.

FRIDAY

Ted Danson: The actor will present and sign his new book, "Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them." Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. Free. (310) 440-4500.

Julia Stein, Lee Boek and Lynne Bronstein: Contributors to the new anthology "Walking Through a River of Fire: 100 Years of Triangle Fire Poetry" will read their work. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

SATURDAY

Catherine Hardwicke: The director will present and sign "Red Riding Hood: From Script to Screen," the companion book to the new film adaptation of the classic tale. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Jim Miller: The author of "Niceness in the Nineties: An Indie Music Memoir" will present and sign his new book. La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 6 p.m. Free. (323) 666-7667.

Michael Jacob Rochlin and Thornton Harriss Sully: The authors of "The Magnificent Minotaur of Pueblo Los Diablos" and "The Boy With a Torn Hat," respectively, will read and sign their new novels. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Sister Spit: Authors Michelle Tea ("Rent Girl"), Kirk Read ("How I Learned to Snap: A Small Town Coming-Out and Coming-of-Age Story"), Mari Naomi ("Kiss & Tell"), Ali Liebegott ("The IHOP Papers"), Blake Nelson ("Recovery Road"), Amos Mac and Myriam Gurba ("Dahlia Season") will read and discuss their work. The Echo, 1822 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 6 p.m. $5. (213) 413-8200.

Word Theatre: Jeff Goldblum, Jessalyn Gilsig, Sharon Lawrence and Emily Bergl will give dramatic readings of stories by T.C. Boyle ("When the Killing's Done") and Michelle Latiolais ("Widow"). Book signing with authors will follow program. M Bar, 1253 N. Vine St., Suite 1, Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. $22-$28. (310) 915-5150. http://www.wordtheatre.com.

NEXT SUNDAY

Sammy Hagar: The rocker will present and sign his new book, "Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.
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