Literary Calendar

Author Kaye Thornbrugh - Discussing her book “Flicker,” a fantasy novel for young adults. Today, Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Community Reading - Writers of all ages are encouraged to share up to 10 minutes of their work. Today, 1-3 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave.

Spokane Songwriter’s Concert - Featuring Dave McRae, Steve Schennum, Cheryl Branz, Bill Tierney, Laddie Ray Melvin, Kevin Brown, Bill Kostelec and Kathy Kostelec. Today, 2-5 p.m., Holy Names Music Center Recital Hall, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $10 donation/free to students.

Rick Bass and Stellarondo Performance - Part of Eastern Washington University’s Get Lit! Rick Bass will read with the accompaniment of Stellarondo, a band known for its incorporation of unusual instruments. Tickets available at www.ticketswest.com. Today, 7 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $15. (509) 359-6335.

Heart of Spirituality Book Discussion Series - Tuesday, “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. 6:30-8 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5386.

Marjorie Agosin - The author, poet, professor and human rights activist will discuss “Acts of Resistance: Women and Social Justice in Pinochet’s Chile,” Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Globe Room at Cataldo Hall. Agosin will also read from her poetry at the Holocaust Remembrance, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Foley Center Teleconference Room. Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-6095.

History Buffs Bookclub - Discussion group open to the public for all history lovers. Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., meeting room. Free. (509) 847-3753.

Tween Book Club (North) - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “Princess Academy” by Shannon Hale. Also enjoy games and snacks. Tuesday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tween Book Club (Valley) - For children in grades 4-6. This month’s book is “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spokane Valley Library Book Club - Discuss “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Discuss the latest news about the publishing industry and pick up some pointers from established writers. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Mary Troy - Author of the novel “Beauties,” winner of the U.S. Book Award and finalist for Forewords book of the year award. Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-2669.

Book Awards Book Club - Discuss “The Good Soldiers” by David Finkel, The New York Times’ Book of the Year in 2009. Held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Ninth Annual Used Book and Multimedia Sale - Sponsored by the Parent Teacher Group of the Odyssey Program at Libby Center (Spokane Public Schools). The program is a gifted program and the funds will directly support the Odyssey and Tessera students at the center. Prices start at 50 cents. Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. No early sales. Libby Center, 2900 E. First Ave. (509) 458-2272.

Author Bob Manion - Book signing of “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes.” Friday, 4-7 p.m., Hastings Books - South, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342.

Author Kerry Anne McGinn - Registered nurse and a clinical instructor at the College of Nursing in Spokane presents her book, “The Young Woman’s Breast Health Book: Breast Changes that are not Cancer for Women in their 20s, 30s and 40s.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Joy McMahon - Author of “Ageless at 75,” will present this self-help seminar that will discuss “Ignite Your Potential for Living Large.” Book signing will follow. Call (509) 844-7560 to register. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon., Travelodge, 33 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $48.

Mis Libritos (My Little Books) - For children and their parents. Join Mary Benham, an experienced Spanish teacher, for Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Saturday, 1 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 325-3001.

Author Esta Rosevear - Children’s author presents her latest book in the Rebecca series, “Rebecca and the Garden,” with a book signing. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author James Vasquez - Book signing of “Prophets of the Old Testament: A classic collection of biblical heroes in verse.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Revive Coffee, 6704 N. Nevada St. (888) 361-9473.

Angus Pipe Band’s Kenyon Fields: Civil War Music - Civil War drum and fife music and provide readings from the Civil War. Saturday, 2 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Literary Repast - An evening of food and literary discussion on four different authors: Shakespeare, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling and the creators of the literary and stage sensation, “Les Miserables.” Reservations requested. Saturday, 6 p.m., Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. $30. (509) 327-1113.