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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., 21 Center St., Northampton.  
Novelist and poet Jeannine Atkins is the featured reader. 348-7365. schmidt.maxine@gmail.com

WESTHAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Williamsburg author Robert W. Barker will talk about his two novels, “The Devil’s Chosen” and “Nuclear Rogue,” Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m., at the library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 527-5386. westhampton@cwmars.org

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