Shop local, eat local...why not “Read Local”? With Valentine’s Day and the Glendale Chocolate Affaire approaching, love is in the air! Find something new to read and show support for local authors while they discuss and sign their small-press and self-published romances at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 26 at Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave.

Each author will have approximately 5 minutes to promote her book, with a group signing afterward. Authors and genres include:

• Kris Tualla: Historical
• Morgan Kearns: Sports fiction
• Taylor Michaels: Suspense
• Vijaya Schartz: Science fiction
• Tina Gerow: Paranormal
• Tia Dani: Paranormal
• Rebecca Boschee: Contemporary
• Cathy McDavid: Contemporary
• Pamela Tracy: Inspirational
• Tami Vinson: Interracial
• Mary Maxie: Young Adult

The program is free, but books will be available for purchase and signing. Book prices will vary. For more information, please call 623-930-3431.