WEDNESDAY

Abdella Taïa and ``Salvation Army.'' 6:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.

Martin Fletcher and ``Breaking News: A Stunning and Memorable Account of Reporting from Some of the Most Dangerous Places in the World.'' 7:30 p.m. David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie. $10.

Ligia Houben and ``Transform Your Loss: Your Guide to Strength and Hope.'' 8 p.m. Books & Books, Gables.

FRIDAY

Arlen Gargagliano and ``Mambo Mixers and Calypso Coolers.'' 7 p.m. Books & Books, Gables.

Darielys Tejera and ``Absolutely Nothing.'' 8 p.m. Books & Books, Gables.

MONDAY

Andre Agassi and ``Open.'' 6:30 p.m. Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables. Tickets are required, available at all Books & Books locations. Purchase one book for $28.95 and receive one ticket.

Don Bruns, Terry Griffin, Patricia Gussin, Margaret Fenton and Deborah & Joel Shlian. 7 p.m. Murder on the Beach, 273 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach.

Philip Spiegel and ``Triumph Over Tyranny: The Heroic Campaigns that Saved 2,000,000 Soviet Jews.'' 7:30 p.m. Miller Center, UM Campus, 5202 University Dr., Coral Gables. General admission $7. Free with student ID.