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Author Vincent Stanley will be signing copies of his book, The Responsible Company. See him on Wednesday, November 14th at Tattered Cover Bookstore starting 7:30 p.m. (Denver, CO)

Chef Nisa Burns will be discussing her book, Kitchenability 101: The College Student’s Guide to Easy, Healthy, and Delicious Food. Hear her on on Wednesday, November 14th at Kitchen-N-Things starting 12 p.m. (Seattle, WA)

McSweeney’s McMullens imprint is throwing a launch party a new book titled Hang Glider & Mud Mask. Join them on Friday, November 16 at Southern Exposure starting 6 p.m. (San Francisco, CA)

Author Peter Geye will be visiting three different bookstores in one night! See him on Saturday, November 17th at Cherry Street Books, Open Book and Beagle Books & Bindery. (Minnesota, USA)

The poets of Red Hen Press will appear at the 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off. Check it out on Sunday, November 18th at the Ruskin Art Club starting 2 p.m. (Los Angeles, CA)