Deborah Weisgall The World Before Her 7pm tonight, Porter Square Books, free! Massachusetts resident and New Yorker writer Deborah Weisgall recently released a book, The World Before Her, which examines author Marian Evans' (you might know her better as George Eliot) unusual marriage following the death of her long-time lover. The book juxtaposes Eliot's story with the tale of a modern-day marriage's impending demise. Focused on themes of love and longing, The World Before Her......

It's Bike Week here in the Bay State, so strap on your helmet, jump on your bike, and pedal to one of these book events this week. Make sure to bring a bag so you can cart your signed book home. Bostonist recommends starred events. *Sunday, May 11, 5:30pm, Porter Square Books Henry Winkler, The Life of Me: Enter, Your Own Risk Monday, May 12th, 7pm, Brookline Booksmith Elizabeth George, Careless in Red *Monday, May......

National Poetry Month may be over, but that doesn't mean it's time for you to put away the books. It's dreary out right now, but warmer weather should be just around the corner, enabling you to crack a book in the great outdoors. Our lovely local bookstores are bringing us bunches of great readings in May. Big names like Fareed Zakaria, Mike Gravel, and Howard Zinn will discuss politics, while Brookline native BabaWawa returns to......

National Poetry Month is almost over, but fortunately we've got one of America's best poets visiting us tonight. Jorie Graham will read from her new work Sea Change at Brookline Booksmith this evening. If you can't make that, check on Brookline High School's poetry night at the Booksmith on Wednesday, or attend Cantab Lounge's weekly poetry slam in honor of NaPoMo. Jorie Graham, Sea Change Monday, April 28th, 7:00 p.m., Brookline Booksmith Elizabeth Strout, Olive......

Get your think on this week with readings about sex, war, and politics. A couple of big names come to town to discuss these big concepts. Cokie Roberts will talk about ladies of liberty on Wednesday and Howard Zinn presents a graphic adaptation of People's History at the Brattle on Thursday. The Zinn event is sold out, sadly, but maybe you can flash your red star tattoos to gain admittance? Mary Roach, Bonk: The Curious......

We know you just can't get enough of books and book events. Here's a summary of what's going on this week, reading-wise. This week's heavy on the poetry, so it's a good opportunity to get your National Poetry Month groove on! We hope you don't "dislike it" too much. As always, asterisked events are Bostonist recommendations. Poetry Night Mary Jo Firth Gillett and Betsey Houghton Monday, April 14th, 7:00 p.m., Harvard Book Store More Details......