LAKEPORT – Watershed Books will host author Richard Martin at a reading and book signing this Friday, Oct. 2, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Martin edited and wrote several pieces for “Hos, Hookers, Call Girls, and Rent Boys: Professionals writing on life, love, money, and sex.”

The book, by Martin and David Henry Sterry, recently was the cover story for the New York Times Book Review and has been favorably critiqued in several additional publications.

There will be a lively discussion and good refreshments.

Afterward, continue an artist's appreciation evening as Main Street celebrates new art at the Lake County Arts Council's First Friday Fling at the Main Street Gallery, just a few doors down from Watershed Books, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Watershed Books is located at 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport, telephone 707-263-5787.