Literary Calendar

Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Sharon Cramer - Signing her book “Cougar Cub Tales: Lost and Alone.” Today, 1-3 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008

Jill Malone - Local author and winner of the Bywater Prize for fiction presents her latest novel, “A Field Guide to Deception.” Wednesday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Jess Walter - Local author reads from his new book, “The Financial Lives of the Poets.” Book signing follows. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

Nancy Copeland-Payton - Local author presents her book, “The Losses of Our Lives: The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Bruce Guernsey – Nationally known poet and Whitworth University’s Endowed English Reader for 2009 reads from his works, followed by a reception. Friday, 7 p.m., Whitworth University, Robinson Teaching Theatre, Weyerhaeuser Hall Avista Square. (509) 777-3253

Susan Musgrave - Canadian poet and children’s book author presents selections from her published and forthcoming works. Friday, 7:15 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206

Jean Flanigen - Signing her books “The Zhombie Conspiracy” and “The Zhombie Connection.” Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008

Bob Manion - Signing his books “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342

Don Caron and Lyle Hatcher - Reading of “Different Drummers,” followed by a question and answer period and book signing. Saturday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, NorthTown Mall.

Abraham Ferris - Signing copies of his book “Manic or Not, Here I Come: My Life with Bipolar Disorder.” Saturday , 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206