Book calendar: Author events for the week of August 15, 2010

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Compiled by Grace Krilanovich

SUNDAY

Lina Lecaro: The author of “ Los Angeles’ Best Dive Bars” will present and sign her new book. Book Soup 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Rhapsodomancy Reading Series: Authors Marisa Matarazzo, Mariana Dietl, Matthew Shindell and Steven Reigns will read their work. Good Luck Bar, 1514 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. 7:30 p.m. $3. (213) 503-1729. https://www.rhapsodomancy.org.

MONDAY

Rosanne Cash: The singer-songwriter will discuss and sign her new memoir, “Composed.” Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 7:30 p.m. $20; $35 includes copy of “Composed.” (310) 576-9960. https://www.dieselbookstore.com.

David Lynch: The film auteur will present and sign his two new lavish coffeetable books, “David Lynch: Lithos” and “David Lynch: Dark Splendor.” Book Soup 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

TUESDAY

Damon Lindelof and Tim Kring: Book Soup presents “LOST” creator Lindelof and “Heroes” creator Kring for a discussion and signing of Kring’s new novel, “Shift.” Renberg Theatre, 1125 N. McCadden Place, L.A. 7 p.m. $35; includes copy of “Shift.” https://www.booksoup.com.

Gabe Rotter: The author of “The Human Bobby” will read and sign his new novel. Diesel Bookstore 225 26th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.

WEDNESDAY

Elizabeth Brundage: The author of “A Stranger Like You” will read and sign her new thriller. Book Soup 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

THURSDAY

Eric Nelson: The author of “The Silk Series” will present and sign his new book. Book Soup 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Mark Haskell Smith: The author of “Baked” will read and sign his new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

FRIDAY

Diane Noble: The author of “The Sister Wife” will read and sign her new novel. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

SATURDAY

Gail Parent and Susan Ende: The authors of “How to Raise Your Adult Children: Because Big Kids Have Even Bigger Problems” will present and sign their new book. Book Soup 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

NEXT SUNDAY

UCLA Extension Writers’ Faire: This one-day event, featuring a wide range of exhibitor booths, mini-classes and panel discussions, also gives students the chance to register for fall courses at a 10% discount. UCLA Campus, 405 Hilgard Ave., Westwood. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (310) 825-9415.