The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
AMHERST BOOKS: Former Amherst College writing teacher Alexander Chee reads from his new essay collection, “How to Write an Autobiographical Novel,” Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the bookshop, at 8 Main St., Amherst. 256-1547
BROADSIDE BOOKSHOP: Stephen Platt reads from his new book, “Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China’s Golden Age,” Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the bookstore, 247 Main St., Northampton. 586-4235
EASTWORKS: Tibetan Buddhist teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche presents his new book, “Training in Tenderness,” Friday at 7 p.m. $20 at the door. Scholarships available. At Eastworks, West End Room, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton.
FIRST CHURCHES: Rev. Dr. Jim Antal reads from and discusses his new book, “Climate Church, Climate World,” Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church, 129 Main St. Northampton. 584-9392
HISTORIC NORTHAMPTON: Teri O’Brien reads from her memoir, “While I Danced Alone with the Moon Across the Front Yard,” Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 46 Bridge St, Northampton. 584-6011
HITCHCOCK CENTER: Jonathan Wright reads from his new poetry collection, “Season of Dreams,” Sunday at 4 p.m. at the environmental center, 845 West St., Amherst. 256-6006
JONES LIBRARY: Contributors to the poetry collection “Compass Roads: Poems about the Pioneer Valley” read Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090
THE PARLOR ROOM: Children’s author Jeanne Birdsall reads from her newest book, “The Penderwicks at Last,” Saturday at 11 a.m. at the club, 32 Masonic St., Northampton. 341-3317
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry presents a reading by Wheeler Light, a Pushcart Prize nominee, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Admission $4, student admission, at the club, 50 Conz St., Northampton. 586-3315