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Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

SIGNINGS

Paul D. Smith will sign and discuss "Miracle in Las Vegas" at noon today at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson.

Comedian Jeff Allen will sign and discuss "Get Laid or Die Trying: The Field Reports" at 7 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson.

EVENTS

Author, reporter and columnist Thomas L. Friedman will present a discussion on issues related to climate change, energy efficiency and how the U.S. can lead a green revolution at 7:30 p.m. Monday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The discussion is part of UNLV's Barrick Lecture Series. Friedman's discussion will be based on his book "Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution and How It Can Renew America." Tickets for the event are free. For more information, call 895-2787.

Paseo Verde Library will present its local author meet-and-greet series featuring Donna Foley Mabry, author of The Alexander Merritt Mystery Series, at 2:30 p.m. Monday at 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

The Mahogany Circle Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

The Sahara West Book Discussion Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Borders bookstore, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd., has a writers' group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

The Henderson Writers Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the Running Rebel Plaza, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway; and the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month at Saxby's Coffee Lounge, 72 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson.

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