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TODAY

12th Anniversary Celebration The local bookseller marks its 12th year with discounts, refreshments and more all weekend. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 3 p.m. (323) 660-1175.

MONDAY

Deanne Stillman The author of “Mustang” will read and sign her new book about the American wild horse. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Marty Stuart The author of “Country Music” will present and sign his new photography book. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Free. (310) 659-3110.

WEDNESDAY

Molly Bendall and Jen Hofer The two poets will read and discuss their work. Ben Maltz Gallery, Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. (310) 846-2593.

Micheline Aharonian Marcom The author will read and sign her new novel, “The Mirror in the Well.” Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Paperback Dreams Screening and Panel Discussion Vroman’s presents a screening of the new documentary chronicling two tumultous years in the independent bookselling business with a focus on Andy Ross, owner of Cody’s Books, and Clark Kepler, owner of Kepler’s Books. The screening will be followed by a discussion featuring representatives from local bookstores, including Charles Day (Book Soup), Emily Pullen (Skylight Books) and Patrick Brown (Vroman’s Bookstore), moderated by the “Paperback Dreams” filmmaker, Alex Beckstead. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 6 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Lucien X. Polastron Aloud at Central Library presents the author of “Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History” in conversation with Victoria Steele, Head of Special Collections at UCLA’s Young Research Library. www.aloudla.org. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025.

Rachel Whiteread The Hammer Lectures series presents the Turner Prize and Venice Biennale Award-winning sculptor in a discussion of her work. Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 443-7000.

THURSDAY

Mia Kirshner The actress will discuss and sign her new book, “I Live Here.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

Writing the World Panel Discussion Aloud at Central Library presents a panel discussion featuring poets Edward Hirsch, Eavan Boland, Peter Cole and Adam Zagajewski on the subject of the influence of local politics and socio-cultural realities on the world’s literary traditions. www.aloudla.org. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (213) 228-7025.

FRIDAY

Allison Amend The author of “Things That Pass for Love” will read and sign her new collection of stories. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Mira Tweti The author of “Of Parrots and People” will present and sign her new book. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

David Wallace The author of “A City Comes Out: How Celebrities Made Palm Springs a Gay and Lesbian Paradise” will present and sign his new book. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

SATURDAY

Linda Rader Overman The author of “Letters Between Us” will read and sign her new epistolary novel. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 5 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

David J. Skal and Jessica Rains The author of “ Claude Rains” will be joined by the late actor’s daughter for a signing of the new biography. Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 5 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.

Jeri Westerson A book launch event for the author’s new book, “Veil of Lies.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 4 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.

NEXT SUNDAY

Pseudonymous Bosch The author of “The Name of This Book Is Secret” will read and sign his latest, “If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late.” Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 1 p.m. Free. (323) 660-1175.

Martha Stewart A book-signing event for the media powerhouse’s new book, “Martha Stewart’s Cooking School.” Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 4 p.m. Tickets available with purchase of “Cooking School.” (626) 449-5320.