A couple of ETN writers are appearing at local book stores this weekend. Stop by!

Lenore Skomal, a Her Times contributor, author and weekly Erie Times-News columnist, will be signing copies of her newest book "Life Lessons: Kindness" on Sat. Dec. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble on Peach Street. "LifeLessons: Kindess" is the second in the new LifeLessons kids. It includes an elegant box with inspirational cards and a full-color, 96-page book with writings both old and new, quotations, and inspirations on living a life of kindness.

Less than a mile down the road, you'll find Erie Times-News features writer and food columnist Jennie Geisler signing copies of "etn & Friends" -- a cookbook filled with recipes from our newspaper and our readers -- at Borders Books from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a really cool cookbook -- and for less than $20, it would make a great gift for anyone on your list. It even comes with it's own plastic stand, so it can remain propped upright (safe from drips and slops) on your counter as you work.

Both books are available at both book stores and online at www.amazon.com.