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The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is hosting this special event in the school's cafeteria featuring Amy Corwin, author of the mystery "A Rose Before Dying"; Sandy Lerner (writing as Ava Farmer), author of the Austen inspired novel "Second Impressions"; Janet Mullany, author of "Jane Austen: Blood Persuasion"; Diana Peterfreund, author of the paranormal fiction "For Darkness Shows the Stars"; Catherine Reef, author of "Jane Austen: A Life Revealed"; Lori Smith, author of "The Jane Austen Guide to Life: Thoughtful Lessons for the Modern Woman"; and Margaret C. Sullivan, author of "The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible Yet Elegant Guide to Her World." The readings and author panel will be followed (at 2:15 p.m.) by a used book sale. Cookies and beverages provided; visit www.jasna-dc.org for complete updates. Walt Whitman High School 7100 Whittier Blvd., Bethesda, MD | 301-320-6600

The children's writer reads from and discusses "The Puzzler's Mansion: The Puzzling World of Winston Breen," the latest addition to his puzzle/mystery series for young readers. Kids can take part in a whole array of puzzle contests (there are prizes, too) as well as have books signed; call 703-548-4092 to RSVP. Hooray for Books 1555 King St., Alexandria, VA | 703-765-1748

The author reads from and discusses her debut novel, "22 Britannia Road" (just released in paperback), followed by a book signing. One More Page Books 2200 N. Westmoreland St., #101, Arlington, VA | 703-300-9746

The author, a professor of political science at the University of California (San Diego), discusses and signs his new book, "The Candidate: What it Takes to Win -- and Hold -- the White House." Politics & Prose Bookstore 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-364-1919

The local writer and editor reads from and discusses his new book, "The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, Loss, Fatherhood, Fate, and Singing Bon Jovi in Bethlehem." A book signing follows. One More Page Books 2200 N. Westmoreland St., #101, Arlington, VA | 703-300-9746

The award-winning novelist reads from and discusses his new book, "The Chemistry of Tears." A book signing follows. Politics & Prose Bookstore 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-364-1919

Gerald W. McEntee, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME), joins the organization's secretary-treasurer, Lee A. Saunders, for a discussion of their new book, "The Main Street Moment: Fighting Back to Save the American Dream." A book signing follows. Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-387-7638

The author, a digital investigative reporter for the Bay Area News Group and the Chauncey Bailey Project, discusses his new book, "Killing the Messenger: A Story of Radical Faith, Racism's Backlash, and the Assassination of a Journalist," in the Knight TV Studio, Level 3. A book signing follows. This event is part of the museum's "Inside Media" series; 888-639-7386 or visit Newseum 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 888-639-7386

The Rice University professor reads from and discusses his new book, "Cronkite" (his biography of the iconic journalist). A book signing follows. Politics & Prose Bookstore 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-364-1919