Literary Calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Kids Book Club - For children in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963” by Christopher Paul Curtis; also swap and recommend books while enjoying games and snacks. Tuesday. 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350
Rowan Jacobsen – Nationally known food and environment writer and author of “Geography of Oysters” discusses his latest book, “American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of our Woods, Waters and Fields.” Tuesday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Spokane Valley Library Book Club - “The Three Weissmanns of Westport,” by Cathleen Schine. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400
Community Network Library - Book discussion, “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 683-2979
Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join with other writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds support library programs, activities and services. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250
Frank Zafiro - Book release party for “And Every Man Has to Die,” the fourth book in the River City novel series. Friday, 5-8 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667
Spokane Comicon - Fifth annual event featuring guest artists and writers from the comic book industry, more than 50 vendors, artist alley, costume contest, gaming, panels, raffle prizes, freebies and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, Student Center Lair-Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. $5 (free/age 10 and younger with paid adult admission). (509) 280-4997
Ted Sabine - Signs copies of his novel “Tsantsa.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206