The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
AMHERST BOOKS: Kaitlyn Greenidge reads from her debut novel, “We Love You, Charlie Freeman,” Sept. 21, 8 to 9 p.m. at the bookshop, at 8 Main St., Amherst. Refreshments will be served. 542-8200; crnewman@amherst.edu.
BROADSIDE BOOKSHOP: Laura Olson discusses her book “Elder Care Journey” Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the bookstore, 247 Main St., Northampton. 586-4235; lko1@lehigh.edu
FORBES LIBRARY: The Straw Dog Author Showcase will be held Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the library, 20 West St., Northampton. 587-1011; schmidt.maxine@gmail.com.
HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON: John Clapp talks about his forthcoming book, “The Lost Village of Roberts Meadow,” Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m., 46 Bridge St, Northampton. 413-584-6011. stansherer@historic-northampton.org.
JONES LIBRARY: Poets Rosmarie Waldrop and Lynn Xu will read from their work Sunday, 3 p.m., Goodwin Room, at the library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090. Part of the jubilat/Jones Reading Series.
PARK HILL ORCHARD: A Story Slam to celebrate summer’s end will be held Sunday, 3:30 p.m. in the Storytelling Tent, 82 Park Hill Road, Easthampton. 203-5247 to register to be a teller. Free for audience members and tellers.
SMITH COLLEGE: Susan Stinson and John M. Corbett read from their work Sunday, 4 p.m. Neilson Library Browsing Room, at the college in Northampton. Part of the Gallery of Readers series.
Gillian Murray Kendall, author of the 2016 YA fantasy “The Book of Forbidden Wisdom” will read Sept. 22, 4 p.m. Seelye 207
WHITE SQUARE BOOKS: James Williams reads from his new book, “The Pedestrians,” Sept. 21, 7 p.m. 86 Cottage St., Easthampton. 413-203-1717. whitesquarebooks@gmail.com.
WORLD EYE BOOKS: Jennifer Vaughn reads from her new novel, “Throw Away Girls,” Saturday, 11 a.m. at the bookstore, 156 Main St., Greenfield.
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m., World War II Club, Northampton. northamptonpoetry.com. Open mic followed by poetry slam. $4 admission; $3 students.