This week in the literary world revolves around the idea of exposure. Plenty of opportunities are available for you to be exposed to others’ experiences - in the form of a memoir composed around rebellion and lust, stirring public performances by established talent, and a few bound thoughts and ideas in the form of books. But also, we’ve an open poetry/prose/spoken word reading, so as not to leave you pent-up and wanting for release.

• Signing and Tasting | Thursday, September 11, 2008 | 7:30 pm | Village Books - Map | Nancy Mehagian signs and discusses Siren’s Feast: An Edible Odyssey. Described as “part memoir, part cookbook, large part raucous adventure”, it’s bound to include the very best parts this life has to offer, but I’m definitely curious to know how much raucous adventure one can get. To order a copy, click here or pick one up in-store. For more info, call (310) 454-4063.

• Used Book Sale | Saturday, September 13, 2008 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Valley Plaza Branch Library - Map | All books at this sale are 100% donated and range in price between 25 cents and one dollar. For more info, call (818) 765-9251.

• Milo Martin and the Utopian Nihilists | Saturday, September 13, 2008 | 7:30 pm | Free | Skylight Books - Map | In memorable release of his newest collection of works, Poems for the Utopian Nihilist, poet Milo Martin will be joined by a bevy of acclaimed authors and poets of varying styles - Rich Ferguson, Jerry the Priest, Brad Listi, Mary Otis, Chris Tannahill, Hanna Wehr - all of whom will perform original works. Venetian accordian players Mrs. Hobbs will play throughout the evening. For more info, call (323) 660-1175.

• Open Reading | Tuesday, September 16, 2008 | sign-ups at 8:30 pm, starts at 9:00 pm | one drink minimum | Cobalt Cafe - Map | Bring your original works on your Steno pad, or exercise improvisational skills with a freestyling performance - whatever method your mood calls for, the Cobalt’s stage is for certain a welcome platform. Hosted by Rick Lupert. For more info, call (818) 348-3789.

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