The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER: Jillian Hensley launches and reads from her new historical novel, “In This Strange Soil,” Saturday, 2:30 p.m., 90 Park St., Florence.
GAYLORD LIBRARY: Cathy Rigali and Lorraine Villemaire introduce their new book, “Labyrinth Reflections,” Wednesday 6:30 p.m., at the library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047
HISTORIC DEERFIELD: Susan Benjamin discusses her new book, “Sweet as Sin: The Unwrapped Story of How Candy Became America’s Favorite Pleasure,” Saturday, 1:30 p.m. $6 event only or $20 w/museum admission. Hall Tavern, Historic Deerfield, South Deerfield. historic-deerfield.org.
JONES LIBRARY: Rud Platt, author of “Reclaiming American Cities: The Struggle for People, Place, and Nature since 1900,” reads Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090
ODYSSEY BOOKSHOP: Thad Carhart reads from his book “Finding Fontainebleau: An American Boy in France” Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the bookstore, in the Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307
PELHAM LIBRARY: John Elder Robeson, author of “Switched On,” reads Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham.
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m. Followed by slam poetry final to choose the 2016 Northampton Poetry Slam Team. $4 admission; $3 students, 50 Conz St., Northampton. northamptonpoetry.com.
