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Author-poet Nelson Gary will read excerpts from his new book, “A Wonderful Life in Our Lives--Sketches of a Honeymoon in Mexico,” Saturday night at Exile Books & Music, 14925 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. On the same bill, Teresa Willis and Zombie Joe will read. Singer-songwriters Paul Zollo and Bob Malone perform tonight at 8. There is a $5 cover for each night. A publication party for poet Michelle Ben-Hur’s new book, “Judas,” takes place sunday at 3 p.m. (818) 986-6409.

Shannon Beatty will perform selections from her CD tonight at 8 at Borders Books & Music, 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge. Deedee O’Malley performs Saturday at 8 p.m. Author Lorin Roche will sign and discuss his book, “Meditation Made Easy,” Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (818) 886-5443.

Writer/producer Ib Melchior will be on hand to sign copies of Ed Shifres’ “Lost in Space: The True Story,” Saturday, 2-4 p.m., at Dark Delicacies, 3725 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. (818) 556-6660.

Friends of the Calabasas Library present Aaron Hass at its “Authors Night” event Monday at 7:30 at Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road. Reservations recommended. (818) 878-9585.

Author Kara Oh will sign and discuss her book, “Men Made Easy,” Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park. Author Kris Neri will sign and discuss her new book, “Revenge of the Gypsy Queen,” Thursday at 7:30 p.m. This weekend’s musical menu features flamenco guitarist Jim Stubbefield tonight and the Eddie Fields Band on Saturday. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. both nights. (818) 887-1999.