Both David Nasaw, author of "Andrew Carnegie," and David Cannadine, author of "Mellon: An American Life," are visiting their subjects' hometown to talk about their books.

Nasaw speaks at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Carnegie Library, Oakland. A book signing will follow. The event is free, although a $5 donation is suggested. 412-622-3114.

Cannadine is scheduled for two days of lectures and signings here Nov. 8-9.

Nov. 8: Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, 1212 Smallman St., Strip District, 9-11 a.m., free, reservations suggested at 412-454-6372; Carnegie Mellon University's Connan Room, University Center, at 4:45 p.m., for book signing, free; CMU's McConomy Auditorium, 6 p.m. The CMU events are free; 412-268-6094.

Nov. 9: University of Pittsburgh, 3703 Posvar Hall, noon, free, 412-648-7451; Frick Art & Historical Center, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze, 7 p.m., $8 for nonmembers and guests, $5 for members. 412-371-0600.