Monday, Nov. 4 
 Ann Kirschner speaks about her book, "Lady at the O.K. Corral: The True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp" (Harper). Tickets $10, includes a light brunch. At noon, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, 516-822-3535, ext. 328 
 Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Egan, author of "A Visit From the Goon Squad" (Anchor), discusses her work and signs copies of her books. At 7 p.m., Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Hofstra University South Campus, Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead; 516-463-5410, hofstra.edu/gwgr 
 Wednesday, Nov. 6 
 Cat Colvin discusses the life and work of her sister, foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, who was killed in Syria in 2012. She will sign copies of "On the Front Line: The Collected Journalism of Marie Colvin" (HarperPress). At 7 p.m., Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-271-1442, bookrevue.com 
 Scott Wiener, founder of Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City, speaks about his book, "Viva La Pizza! Pizza Boxes From Around the World" (Melville House). At 7 p.m., Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, 631-588-5024, sachemlibrary.org 
 Saturday, Nov. 9 
 Southampton author Philip Keith reads from "Fire Base Illingworth: An Epic True Story of Remarkable Courage Against Staggering Odds" (St. Martin's Press), reservations required. At 3 p.m., Quogue Library, 90 Quogue St., Quogue; 631-653- 4224, ext. 4, quoguelibrary.org

Monday, Nov. 4 Ann Kirschner speaks about her book, "Lady at the O.K. Corral: The True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp" (Harper). Tickets $10, includes a light brunch. At noon, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, 516-822-3535, ext. 328 Pulitzer Prize-winner Jennifer Egan, author of "A Visit From the Goon Squad" (Anchor), discusses her work and signs copies of her books. At 7 p.m., Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Hofstra University South Campus, Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead; 516-463-5410, hofstra.edu/gwgr Wednesday, Nov. 6 Cat Colvin discusses the life and work of her sister, foreign correspondent Marie Colvin, who was killed in Syria in 2012. She will sign copies of "On the Front Line: The Collected Journalism of Marie Colvin" (HarperPress). At 7 p.m., Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-271-1442, bookrevue.com Scott Wiener, founder of Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City, speaks about his book, "Viva La Pizza! Pizza Boxes From Around the World" (Melville House). At 7 p.m., Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, 631-588-5024, sachemlibrary.org Saturday, Nov. 9 Southampton author Philip Keith reads from "Fire Base Illingworth: An Epic True Story of Remarkable Courage Against Staggering Odds" (St. Martin's Press), reservations required. At 3 p.m., Quogue Library, 90 Quogue St., Quogue; 631-653- 4224, ext. 4, quoguelibrary.org

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