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The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:

AMHERST BOOKS: Brian Adams reads from his young adult novel, “KABOOM!” Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the bookshop, at 8 Main St., Amherst. 256-1547

MEEKINS LIBRARY: A poetry open mic will be held Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. at the library in Williamsburg. Read your own or another writer’s poems. Refreshments. mfhobrien@gmail.com.

ODYSSEY BOOKSHOP: Local author Megan Dowd Lambert and illustrator Nicole Tadgell present their new picture book, “Real Sisters Pretend,” Saturday, 11 a.m. at the bookstore, in the Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307

WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds a open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m. Open mic followed by featured reader Sarah Brickman, 50 Conz St., Northampton. northamptonpoetry.com.  $4; $3 students