MONDAY:
In case you missed him at Politics and Prose last month, left-of-center sports writer Dave Zirin will be at Busboys and Poets to discuss and sign his latest book Welcome to the Terrordome, which tackles the topics of race, class, politics and identity and how they play in the mainstream media’s coverage of athletes. Hip-hop activist Son of Nun is scheduled to perform. 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY:
Busboys and Poets will hold a forum to discuss the book Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism: Causes and Remedies. 5:30 p.m.

The smell of pigskin is in the air at Politics and Prose. No, we’re not talking about a summer BBQ. Aaron Schatz and the other experts from FootballOutsiders.com will be discussing the Pro Football Prospectus: The Essential Guide to the 2007 Pro Football Season. Hear all the latest football news and then wash it down with pizza and beer. 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:
Author Clay Eals will be at Politics and Prose to discuss his book Steve Goodman, a chronology of the life of the American folk singer-songwriter, who was known for songs such as “City of New Orleans” and “A Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request.” 7 p.m.