Author events on Long Island, week of April 2

Monday, April 3

Television “Science Guy” Bill Nye talks about and signs copies of his new book for young readers, “Jack and the Geniuses: At the Bottom of the World.” At 7 p.m., Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-271-1442, bookrevue.com

Tuesday, April 4

New York Daily News sports columnist Mike Lupica talks about and signs copies of “Point Guard,” his new novel for young readers. At 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place; 516-741-9850

Wednesday, April 5

New Yorker magazine writer Susan Orlean (“The Orchid Thief,” “Rin Tin Tin”) talks and reads from her work, part of the “Great Writers, Great Readings” series. At 6:30 p.m., Hofstra University, Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, first floor, South Campus, 900 Fulton Ave., Hempstead; 516-463-5669, hofstra.edu/gwgr

“60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl is interviewed by Carol Hoenig from Turn of the Corkscrew Books about “Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting.” $20 advance ticket purchase, includes book. At 7 p.m., The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre; 516-323-4444, madisontheatreny.org

Thursday, April 6

Bianca Bosker talks about “Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live For Taste.” At 7 p.m., Turn of the Corkscrew, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre; 516-764-6000, turnofthecorkscrew.com