This week:* Garden writer Pat Welsh will...

This week:

* Garden writer Pat Welsh will discuss “All My Edens: A Gardener’s Memoir” at the Newport Beach Friends of the Library meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Free.

* Poet Jonathon Glasscock will read at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Alta Coffee House & Roasting Co., 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Free.

* A reading group discussion of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Brindles Bookstore, 13721 Newport Ave., Tustin.

* Laurence Shames, author of “Virgin Heat,” will sign at 1 p.m. Saturday at Book Carnival, 348 S. Tustin Ave., Orange.

* Author and publicity director Cynthia Muchnick will discuss how to market and publicize your book at the National Writers Assn. meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Claim Jumper, 18050 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. Nonmembers: $25. For reservations, call (714) 974-7147.

* Lois Nightingale, author of “My Parents Still Love Me Even Though They’re Getting a Divorce,” will speak and sign at 7 p.m. Friday at Borders Books and Music, 429 Associated Road, Brea. Also at Borders: Greg Anderson, author of “Living Life on Purpose: A Guide to Creating a Life of Success and Significance,” will speak and sign at 7 p.m. Saturday.