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 Tuesday, 7 p.m., with an open mic at 7:15; followed by featured writer, Dan Brown. There will be time to schmooze, make merry, find out what’s happening in the local writing world. Free, 21 Center St., Northampton. 348-7365. schmidt.maxine@gmail.com.
WHITE SQUARE BOOKS: An evening of poetry with Lori Desrosiers, Howard Faerstein and Joshua Michael Stewart will be held Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the bookstore, 86 Cottage St., Easthampton. 203-1717. whitesquarebooks@gmail.com.
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m., followed by a poetry slam. $4 admission; $3 students, 50 Conz St., Northampton. northamptonpoetry.com.
