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, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hastings, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464

Patrick F. McManus - Regional humorist presents the third installment of his Sheriff Bo Tully mystery series, “The Double Jack Murders.” Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Gribble Press Regional Authors - Poetry readings by Zan Agzigian, Nancy Culp, Tom Davis, Dennis Held and Stephen Pitters. Today, 3-5 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 951-3374

Storytelling Company - True (and not so true) tales of the West. Today, 5 p.m., Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano, First and Pine Streets, Sandpoint. $7/adults, $4/age 11 and younger. Menu available; reservations requested. (208) 263-0211

Books are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Proceeds benefit the Whitworth English Club. Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Whitworth University, Hixon Union Building. (509) 953-3246

Bob Manion - Signing “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes.” Monday, 4-7 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008

Keith Dahlberg - Signing copies of his latest book, “Access to Medical Care: Common Sense for Doctors, Patients, and the Public.” Friday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Carol Muzik - Author/illustrator will sign her new children’s picture book, “Raising Lucy: The True Story of Raising an Orphaned Wild Goose,” along with the companion coloring book and video. Saturday, noon-2 p.m., Hastings, 101 E. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464

Gale and Kandis Palmanteer - Signing copies of their novel, “Ghost Dance.” Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Deby Fredericks - Local science fiction author presents her latest book, “The Necromancer’s Bones.” Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667