BOOK EVENTS

SUNDAY

George Arnold: Author will sign “Mulligan: Justice Reclaimed,” 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 3003 W. Holcombe; 713-349-0050.

TUESDAY

Pat Tucker: Author will discuss “Somebody Has to Pay,” 2 p.m., Houston Public Library’s Morris Frank branch, 10103 Fondren; 832-393-2410. Peter Spiegelman: Author will discuss and sign “Dr. Knox,” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597, or toll free 888-424-2842 or murderbooks.com. Ellen Israel Goldberg: Author will discuss and sign “Finding a Bride,” 7 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701 or brazosbookstore.com.

WEDNESDAY

Linda Castillo: Author will discuss and sign “Among the Wicked,” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book.

THURSDAY

Shanalee Sharboneau: Author will read from her children’s books at storytime, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 2030 W. Gray; 713-522-8571. Mary Kathryn Sitarski: Author will sign “It’s in His Hands,” 6-8 p.m., Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry; 281-578-7770 or katybooks.com.

FRIDAY

Amy Gentry: Author will discuss and sign “Good as Gone,” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book.

SATURDAY

Rodney Dietert: Author will discuss and sign “The Human Superorganism,” 3 p.m., Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; 281-497-8675 or bluewillowbookshop.com. Victoria Laurie: Author will discuss and sign “A Grave Prediction,” 4 p.m., Murder By The Book. Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight: Party ends with the midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two,” 8 p.m., all area Barnes & Noble stores. Harry Potter release party: Trivia and games count down to the book’s midnight release, 9 p.m., Brazos Bookstore. Harry Potter release party: Games, snacks and a costume contest prepare readers for the book’s release, 10 p.m., Katy Budget Books. Books can be paid for in advance online or at the store.