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

THE BASEMENT: Writers Night Out will be held Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Basement, 21 Center St., Northampton. The featured writer will be Cammie McGovern. There will be time to schmooze over a drink with other local writers. jac.sheehan@comcast.net.  

BROADSIDE BOOKSHOP: Zane Kotker presents her new novel, “Goodnight, Ladies,” Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the bookstore, 247 Main St., Northampton. 586-4235

SMITH COLLEGE: Ruth Ozeki reads from her novel “A Tale for the Time Being” Monday, 7 p.m.  John M. Greene Hall, at the college in Northampton.

WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m., followed by the featured reader, Taylor Steele. $4 admission; $3 students. 50 Conz St., Northampton. northamptonpoetry.com.