For a comprehensive list, see www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Hawaii Literacy Promotion, during August, all O'ahu Borders stores will be accepting newly purchased books that customers may select from a "wish list" provided by Hawaii Literacy and donating them to the literacy program; contact your local Borders bookstore for a list of books and how you can purchase books for Hawaii Literacy: Ward Centre: 591-8995; Waikele: 676-6699; Pearlridge: 487-1818; Windward Mall: 235-8789.

Meet the Author: Deborah Turrell Atkinson reads from her mystery, "The Green Room," and discusses the publishing business and the process of writing mysteries; 3 p.m.; Aug. 26; Kane'ohe Public Library; free; 233-5676.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays, broadcast on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM; 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM; this week: Kid Halloween with stories from Gere, Adam, KC & Co., Katy Rydell, Bradajo, Kapanui; www.talkstoryradio.com.

re: Verses, hosted by Lyz and TravisT, followed by music from DJ Mr. Nick; 8-10 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.); Aug. 28; The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5; 753-4661.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.

Big September Book Sale, fiction and nonfiction, audio books, CDs, DVDs and video at reduced prices; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sept. 1; Kaimuki Public Library; free admission, sponsored by The Friends of Kaimuki Library, proceeds benefit the library's equipment fund; 733-8422.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Mark Sullivan signs "Hawaiian Tropical Cocktails Created with the Fruits of the Islands;" 3-4 p.m.; Aug. 26; Holokai Grill, Waikiki Beach Walk; free admission with drinks and light pupu; 924-7245.

FOR WRITERS

Maui Writers Conference, meet agents, editors, publishers and studio executives and writers including Michael Arndt, Bobby Moresco, Pamela Wallace W.S. Merwin, Lisa Nichols and Buzz Bissinger; Aug. 31-Sept. 3; Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; complete schedule and rates: 808-879-0061, www.mauiwriters.com.

FOR KEIKI

Keiki Storytime; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.

Preschool Craft & Storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents; 532-8700.

Keiki Storytime; 10:30 a.m.; Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

Keiki Storytime, for ages 2-5; 11-11:30 a.m.; Wednesday; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

Children's Storytime, listen to stories and learn a simple craft, for ages 3 and over; 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line.