Book events for the week of Oct. 22-28

Geanna Culbertson talks about her young Adult “Crisanta Knight” fantasy series and about being an author at a young age at 6 p.m. Monday at Copperfish Books, 103 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. More information: 941-205-2560; copperfishbooks.com

Pat and Bob Gussin, founders of Oceanview Publishing, talk about their dual careers in medicine and publishing at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bookstore1Sarasota, 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. He spent many years as a medical researcher, including 143 years as chief scientific officer of Johnson & Johnson. She practiced medicine and worked in medical research before becoming a best-selling author. More information: 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com

Translating Babel Book Club discusses Jose Maria de Eca de Queiro’s “The Illustrious House of Ramires” at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bookstore1Sarasota. Purchase of the book at Bookstore1 is required for participation. 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com 

The James Joyce Society begins a new series of readings of stories on Wednesday with William Faulkner’s “Two Soldiers,” followed by its companion “Shall Not Perish” (Nov. 8) and another short story on Dec. 13. 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd.

North Port Library Evening Book Discussion group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Juliano Room, 13800 N. Tamiami Trail, North Port. More information: 941-861-5000.

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Lorraine Ladish talks about her new book “Tu Mejor Edad (Your Best Age Yet)” at 6 p.m. Thursday at Bookstore1Sarasota, 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com

Dr. Martha Bireda talks about and signs copies of her novel “The Womb Rebellion,” written under the pen name P.W. Long, at 6 p.m. Thursday at Copperfish Books, 103 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. 941-205-2560; copperfishbooks.com

Actor and Author Stephen Tobolowsky signs copies of his new book “My Adventures with God” at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bookstore1Sarasota, 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Tobolowsky, who also wrote “The Dangerous Animals Club” has been seen in more than 100 films, including “Groundhog Day” and “Mississippi Burning” and hundreds of television roles. 941-365-7900; sarasotabooks.com

Wendy Dingwall signs copies of her third travel mystery “Toxic Cruise” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Books-a-Million, Gulf Gate Pavilion, 6591 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information: 941-922-7804