Literary magazine Pharos will present a group reading of poetry and prose titled "Pharos, New Poetry and Prose from Paris." June 2, 8pm, American Library in Paris, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, Metro Alma-Marceau or École Militaire, tel: 01.53.59.12.61.

David Sedaris reads from his recent works. June 3, 7pm, Village Voice, 6, rue Princesse, 6e, Metro Mabillon or St-Germain-des-Prés, tel: 01.46.33.36.47.

Sizzling Summer Reading Program for children of all ages. This summer's theme is "Uncover a Mystery at the Library." American Library in Paris, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, Metro Alma-Marceau, École Militaire, tel: 01.53.59.12.60, free.

Book Club discussion on the latest novel by award-winning Canadian author Timothy Findley, "The Piano Man's Daughter." June 8, 8pm, The Abbey Bookshop, 29 rue de la Parcheminerie, 5e, Metro St-Michel, tel: 01.46.33.16.24. Be ready for next month's book of short stories, "The Lost Salt Gift of Blood" by Alistair MacLeod.

Parisian author Janet McDonald reads from her new novel "Project Girl." June 9, 36, rue Jacob, 6e, Metro St-Germain-des-Prés; reservations necessary: call Patricia Laplante-Collins for details, 01.42.61.37.00.

French writer Geneviève Brame reads from her lively and practical new publication, "Chez Vous in France:  Living and Working in France." June 10, 7:30pm, WH Smith, 248, rue de Rivoli, 1er, Metro Concorde, tel: 01.44.77.88.99.

Andrew Miller will sign his latest book, "Casanova." June 12, 3:30-5:30pm, WH Smith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, Metro Concorde, tel: 01.44.77.88.99.

Ancient Saxon Fate Verse. Translation and original accompanied by Maghreban lute pieces performed by Bob Stoner. June 14, 8pm, Shakespeare and Co., 37, rue Bûcherie, 5e, Metro St-Michel.

The Life and Art of Primo Levi, a colloquium on the great Italian chemist-turned-writer, author of the extraordinary Auschwitz memoir, "If This Is a Man." June 15-17, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, 71, rue du Temple, 3e, tel: 01.53.01.86.60.

The Live Poets Society hosts the Bloomsday Celebration with readings from the major works of James Joyce by Lena Barrett, Liam Gavin, Michael Gradwell, John Kliphan and Declan McCavana. June 16, 7pm, The Merry Fiddler Celtic Pub, 5, rue Montorgeuil, 1er, Metro Les Halles, tel: 01.42.21.98.96; donation 25F.

African-American Literary Soirée featuring Manda Djinn and Sanda Freeman. June 16, 7pm, Restaurant Rose Thé, 91, rue St-Honoré, 1er, Metro Louvre-Rivoli, tel: 01.43.26.12.88, donation: 65F.

17th Annual "Poetry Market." Join over 450 French and foreign editors for this unique four day literary occasion filled with lectures, music, theater and special events. June 17-20, pl St-Suplice, 6e, Metro St-Sulpice. For more info about events and times, tel: 01.45.88.18.90 or 01.44.32.18.68.

Brentano's hosts its annual "Art of Writing" promotion featuring an extensive selection of books on the craft of writing and the how-to of selling it, including novels, short stories and screenplays. June 23, 37, av de l'Opéra, 2e, Metro Opéra, tel: 01.42.61.52.50.

Internationally renowned author Sapphire reads works from her book "Push." Poetry in English and French. June 24, 36, rue Jacob, 6e, Metro St-Germain-des-Prés; reservations necessary: call Patricia Laplante-Collins for details, 01.42.61.37.00.

Peter Mayle signs his new book, "Encore Provence." June 10, 4-5:30pm, WH Smith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 1er, Metro Concorde, tel: 01.44.77.88.99.

The Paris Writers' Workshop presents its 1999 Lecture Series from June 27 to July 2. Lectures include Self-Translating Poetry, June 28; The Limits of Memoir, June 29; Writing for the Internet, June 30; Contemporary Form, July 1; all lectures 2-3pm at WICE, 20, bd du Montparnasse, 15e, Metro Duroc or Falguière, tel: 01.45.66.75.50, 60F.

Gilles Desmons presents his book, "Walking Paris," which features 30 original walks in and around the city. June 2, 7:30pm, WH Smith, 248, rue de Rivoli, 1er, Metro Concorde, tel: 01.44.77.88.99.

Children's Story Hours in English will be held in June for children ages three to five years old. Weds, 2:30-3:30pm, American Library in Paris, 10, rue du Général Camou, 7e, Metro Alma-Marceau, École Militaire, tel: 01.53.59.12.60, free.

Bilingual Book Group at WICE. The group meets twice a month and is a great way to practice your English and your French. WICE, 20, bd Montparnasse, 15e, Metro Duroc or Falguière, info: 01.45.66.75.50.

Poetry Reading with poets Dave Smith, Dennis Hirson, Cole Swensen and Matthew Sweeney. July 1, 7pm, Village Voice, 6 rue Princesse, 6e, Metro Mabillon or St-Germain-des-Prés, tel: 01.46.33.36.47.