- today -

l Book Discussion Series: Making Sense of the Civil War

The series will focus on three works: "March," by Geraldine Brooks; "Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam," by James McPherson; and "America's War: Talking about the Civil War and Emancipation on their 150th Anniversary," by Edward Ayers. John Selby, historian at Roanoke College, will lead a discussion of the books.

Where: Gainsboro Library, 15 Patton Ave., Roanoke

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 853-2540

- tuesday -

l WVTF/Radio IQ Book Club

Club discussing "The Magician's Assistant" by Ann Patchett. Discussion usually lasts about an hour; newcomers are welcome.

Where: WVTF/Radio IQ Broadcast Center, 3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 989-8900

- wednesday -

l Pat Rothfuss Reading and Q&A

The bestselling author of "The Name of the Wind" will read and hold a question-and-answer session. A signing will follow.

Where: Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Conference Center, Virginia Tech

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 231-6822

- thursday -

l Lecture: "SurRealizing Women" with Mary Ann Caws

Caws, distinguished professor of English, French and comparative literature at the Graduate School of the City University of New York, will speak. Caws is the author, editor or translator of more than 40 books in the fields of poetry and the avant-garde.

Where: Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, Hollins University

When: 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 362-6451

l Coffee Shop Talk Series

Jane Long will present "Good Girls Don't: Salome in Renaissance Art." The hour-long talk aims to provide a relaxed forum for discussion.

Where: Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, 17 E. Main St., Salem

When: 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 375-2282

- friday -

l Discussion with the Author: Mary Ann Caws

Caws will discuss her work. See Thursday's listing for details.

Where: Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

Contact: 362-6451

l Beyond the Frame Artist Lecture

Photographer David Plowden will speak. Hosted by John Reburn.

Where: O. Winston Link Museum, 101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke

When: 7 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Museum members, free; general public, $5

Contact: 982-5465

- saturday -

l Saturday Morning Story Hour

Virginia Tech student-athletes will read their favorite Margaret Wise Brown books. Children in attendance can also get their photo taken for their own READ poster.

Where: Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University

When: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 362-6451

- sunday -

l Literary Lounge and Open Mic

A night of featured readers (poetry, fiction and nonfiction) and an open mic.

Where: Studio Roanoke, 30 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke

When: 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: studioroanoke.org

l Tenth Annual Winter Lecture Series

Bill Leaning will present "New Zealand: The Living Land."

Where: Discovery Center, Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Moneta

When: 3 p.m.

Cost: $7

Contact: 297-6066

l Edmunds Lecture Series

Miroslav Volf, founder and director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, will give two lectures. The Sunday lecture is: "Honor Everyone: What Does it Mean to Honor?" There will be a reception and book signing.

Where: Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave., Roanoke

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 343-3659

- march 5 -

l Edmunds Lecture Series

See Sunday's listing. The Monday lecture is: "Honor Everyone: How Can We Honor Everyone?"