October 22-28, 2007

25 THURSDAY

10:30 A.M. Children's author Gary D. Schmidt, a Newbery Honor and Printz Honor recipient, reads from and discusses his new novel, The Wednesday Wars, at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 202-364-1919.

6 P.M. Lawrence E. Mitchell discusses and signs The Speculation Economy: How Finance Triumphed Over Industry at Reiter's Scientific & Professional Books, 1990 K St. NW, 202-223-3327.

6:30 P.M. David Paul Kuhn, a political writer and analyst for Politico, discusses and signs The Neglected Voter: White Men and the Democratic Dilemma at Barnes & Noble-Metro Center, 555 12th St. NW, 202-347-4170.

7 P.M. Barbara Slavin, a senior diplomatic correspondent for USA Today, discusses and signs Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the U.S., and the Twisted Path to Confrontation at Olsson's Books-Old Town, 106 S. Union St., Alexandria, Va., 703-684-0077. This event is hosted by the Virginia Writers Association (a $5 donation is suggested at the door).

7 P.M. Walter Mosley reads from and signs his new Easy Rawlins mystery, Blonde Faith, at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 202-364-1919. He will also discuss the book in a conversation with Karibu Books owner Simba Sana on Friday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Karibu Books, the Mall at Prince George's, 3500 East-West Hwy., Hyattsville, Md., 301-559-1140. A book signing follows.

7 P.M. David Michaelis discusses and signs Schulz and Peanuts, his new biography of beloved cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, at Olsson's Books-Penn Quarter, 202-638-7610.

7:30 P.M. Former CIA operative Valerie Plame Wilson discusses (briefly) and signs Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House at Borders Books-Baileys Crossroads, Route 7 at Columbia Pike, Baileys Crossroads, Va.,703-998-0404.

7:30 P.M. Journalist Michael Richman discusses and signs The Redskins Encyclopedia at Barnes & Noble-Rockville, 12089 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md., 301-881-0237. He will also speak on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. (along with former Redskins player Dexter Manley) at Barnes & Noble, Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, Va., 703-506-2937.

26 FRIDAY

7:30 P.M. The Folger Poetry season opens with the annual O.B. Hardison Jr. Poetry Prize presentation and reading, with this year's honoree, David Wojahn, author of Spirit Cabinet and Interrogation Palace: New and Selected Poems 1982-2004, sharing his work at the Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. A reception and book signing follow. Tickets are $12 each; call 202-544-7077 or visit http://www.folger.edu/poetry to RSVP.

8:30 P.M. World Wrestling Entertainment star Dave Batista, known as "the Animal" in the ring, signs (no reading) his new memoir, Batista Unleashed, at Borders Books-Sterling, 21031 Triple Seven Rd., Sterling, Va., 703-430-4675.

27 SATURDAY

2 P.M. Dan Brown discusses and signs The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle at Borders Books-Tysons Corner, 8021 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Va., 703-556-7766.

3 P.M. Susan Faludi discusses and signs The Terror Dream: Fear and Fantasy in Post-9/11 America at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 202-364-1919.

28 SUNDAY

5 P.M. Joshua Henkin reads from and signs his second novel, Matrimony, at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 202-364-1919.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Congregation Beth Emeth, located at 12523 Lawyers Rd. in Herndon, Va., will launch its first Read, Rave and Roll Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., which will feature, along with food, music, games, prizes and children's storytelling, an array of authors discussing their work, including Pierre Epstein ( Abraham Epstein: The Forgotten Father of Social Security), Sharon Estroff ( Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah?: The Essential Scoop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids), Joshua Henkin (the new novel Matrimony), Nathalie Lavine ( Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American Community, companion to the award-winning local exhibit) and L loyd Wolf (the photo essay compilations Jewish Mothers and Jewish Fathers). For complete details, call 703-860-4515, ext. 101, or visit http://www.bethemeth.org/read-rave-roll.

The Friends of the Fairfax City Regional Library, located at 3915 Chain Bridge Rd. in Fairfax, Va., will hold its annual Fall Book Sale Oct. 27-30. Hours are: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5:30 p.m.; Monday (bag day), 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 703-293-6227 for details.