The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
THE BASEMENT: A Writers Night Out will be held Thursday, 7 p.m., with featured reader Ellen Wittlinger at The Basement, 21 Center St., Northampton.
ODYSSEY BOOKSHOP: Ariella Cohen will reads from her debut novel, “Sweet Breath of Memory,” Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the bookstore, in the Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307
Cara Black reads from her new mystery, “Murder on the Quai,” next Friday, 7 p.m. RSVP required. 534-7307.
WORLD WAR II CLUB:
Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m., 50 Conz St., Northampton. The open mic will be followed by the MassLEAP Slam Team. $4 admission; $3 students.