Readings, book signings other literary events in Utah

Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, will host a reading and book signing by Charles Bowden, author of "Murder City," April 29 and 30, 7 p.m. (801-521-3819).

The 2010 Spring Used Book Sale will be held April 25, 1-5 p.m., and April 26 and 27, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., at the Salt Lake Main Library, 210 E. 400 South (801-524-8234).

The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, hosts Lynn Kilpatrick, author of "In the House," April 29, 7 p.m.; author Stephen Goldsmith will discuss his new book, "What We See: Advancing the Observations of Jane Jacobs," May 1, 1 p.m.; also author Christy Karras and Stephen Zusy will present a slide show of their new book "Motorcycle Touring in the Southwest," May 1, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100).

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