ELIZABETH ACEVEDO: Dominican-American author and spoken word artist best known for her young adult novel-in-verse “The Poet X,” winner of a National Book Award, discusses “Family Love,” her first novel for adults about a woman who can predict, to the day, when someone will die. In MELSA metro libraries Club Book. Free. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Virtual/streaming at facebook.com/ClubBook.
MATTHEW BATT: Discusses his memoir “The Last Supper Club: A Waiter’s Requiem,” about being a waiter at Surly’s fine-dining Minneapolis restaurant, The Brewer’s Table, a job he took during his college teaching sabbatical. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.
ANDREA BEATY: Bestselling author reads her newest Questions picture book, “Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year,” featuring a teacher who is all about kindness, learning to face your fears and the influence a brilliant educator can have on a child’s life. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
NANCY GILES: Contributor to CBS Sunday Morning television show discusses humor and storytelling in the American experience in Westminster Town Hall Forum. Free. 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave., Mpls.
GARY JANETTI: Four-time Emmy nominated writer and producer, author of “Do You Mind If I Cancel?” and “Start Without Me” presents “An Evening(ish) with Gary Janetti,” described as the man “behind his generation’s greatest comedy” (“Will and Grace”). He is showrunner and creator of HBO Max’s “The Prince” and was a writer on “Family Guy.” 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul. Tickets start at $42. Go to first-avenue.com/event/2023-10-gary-janetti.
TIM JOHNSTON: Iowa-based author of “Descent” and “The Current” returns with “Distant Sons,” the story of a small Wisconsin town where three young boys disappeared in the 1970s and were never found, and the two newcomers who upset its fragile peace. Explaining his inspiration to his publisher, Johnston says he set out to “see what happens when two men on the road, each with his own troubled past, meet by chance in a town that has its own singular, disturbing story, and whose meeting there is the moment when their own fates, and the town’s, become entwined.” In conversation with Matt Goldman. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
STEPHEN MARKLEY: Presents “The Deluge: A Novel,” in conversation with Minnesota writer Curtis Sittenfeld. 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
PEG MEIER: Twin Cities journalist discusses her popular 1981 book “Bring Warm Clothes: Letters and Photos from Minnesota’s Past,” re-released in a new format and with a new introduction. Reservations required. Go to hennepinistory.org. Admission: Pay as you can. 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, Minnesota History Museum, 2303 Third Ave. S., Mpls.
ALAN MILLER: Mystery writer based in Eagan discusses his novel “A Reluctant Madonna,” about a reporter who investigates what appears to be a plot by the Chinese to buy up land in North Dakota, putting her in danger. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 45th Parallel Distillery, 1570 Madison Ave., New Richmond, Wis., and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, 4330 Cedar Lake Rd., Mpls.
JENNY ROBERTSON: Presents “Hoist House: A Novella and Stories,” in conversation with Steve Fox. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
CHRISTINA SOONTORNVAT: Three-time Newbery honoree celebrates her new book, written with Sarah Mlynowski, “Time After Time: Best Wishes #3,” part of the multi-author series. It’s about how a magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a time loop. In conversation with award-winning Minnesotan Anne Ursu. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
SUTPHEN/KEENAN: Two of Minnesota’s highest-profile poets read and discuss their work. Joyce Sutphen, former Minnesota state laureate, introduces her 12th book, “The Other Life,” a narrative about how relationships fail and succeed, or how the narrator fares on the changeable course of love and domestic commerce. Most of these poems are sonnets, each providing a glimpse of a swiftly moving life. Deborah Keenan is the author of 10 poetry collections and one book of writing ideas. Her newest, “The Saint of Everything,” was published earlier this year. 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave, St. Paul.
MATT TAVARES: Bestselling author and illustrator introduces his new picture book, “Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas!” In this sequel to “Dasher,” Tavares has crafted a book filled with magic in this program best enjoyed by families and kids aged 2 and older. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
J.P. WHITE: Minnesota poet discusses his new collection, “A Tree Becomes A Room,” winner of the White Pine Press poetry prize, with Tracy Youngblom. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, SubText Books, 6 W. Fifth St., St. Paul.