Sports columnist Mike Lupica, pictured here, will be answering questions...

Sports columnist Mike Lupica, pictured here, will be answering questions and signing copies of his books, "Game Changers" and "True Legends" on Friday August 24 at 5 p.m. at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. Credit: Handout

Aug. 19

Stony Brook University professor Roger Rosenblatt discusses "Kayak Morning: Reflections on Love, Grief and Small Boats" (Ecco), $15. At 5 p.m., Quogue Library, 90 Quogue St.; 631-653-4224, ext. 4, quoguelibrary.org

Aug. 22

Former Met and St. James resident Frank Catalanotto will discuss and sign his new book, "Heart & Hustle" (Bantry Bay Books). At 6:30 p.m., Smithtown Library Nesconset branch, 148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset; 631-265-3994, smithlib.org

Aug. 23

Debut novelist Cristina Alger reads from "The Darlings" (Pamela Dorman Books). Event is free with a donation of new school supplies. At 7 p.m., Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre; 516-766-6257, rvclibrary.org

Aug. 24

Sportswriter Mike Lupica discusses his young-adult books "Game Changers" (Scholastic) and "True Legend" (Philomel), tickets $15. Cocktails at 4:30 p.m., discussion at 5, Hampton Library, 2478 Main St., Bridgehampton; 631-537-0015, hamptonlibrary.org

Aug. 25

New York Times correspondent David Sanger discusses his book "Confront and Conceal: Obama's Secret Wars and Surprising Use of American Power" (Crown). At 8 p.m., BookHampton, 41 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-4939, bookhampton.com

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