This week on The Reading Life: Journalist, novelist, and New Orleanian Nathaniel Rich talks about his new book, “Losing Earth: A Recent History.” Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week: Here in New Orleans: Lydia Fitzpatrick signs her novel “Lights All Night Long,” Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop. The Women’s National Book Association of New Orleans meets Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 at Howard Tilton Library, room 603, at Tulane University for a presentation by Jane Pinzino, Coordinator for Scholarly Resources for the Humanities at the library, which will feature rare books in the library’s collection. All are welcome. Amor Towles discusses and signs the paperback of “A Gentleman in Moscow,” Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave.. Tickets available at octaviabooks.com and Eventbrite.com. The Garden District Book Shop presents Dr. Neil Baum discussing and signing “ How's It Hanging: Expert Answers to the