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

BROADSIDE BOOKSHOP: Ann Hood will present her new novel, “The Book That Matters Most,” Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the bookstore, 247 Main St., Northampton. 586-4235

EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM: The Amherst Poetry Fest and Emily Dickinson Poetry Marathon will be held Sept. 15-17, 280 Main St. and other Amherst locations. emilydickinsonmuseum.org 

ODYSSEY BOOKSHOP: Affinity Konar, author of “Mischling,” will speak, in conversation with editor Lee Boudreaux, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at the bookstore, in the Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307