Book Notes

Book Sale - Presented by Friends of Whitman County Library. Monday-Wendesday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday-Jan. 23, 1-5 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

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

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

Authors Steven W. Siler and Nicole L. Manganaro - Reading and book signing by the editors of “Signature Tastes of Spokane.” Friday 6 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

Creating the Picture Book – Bring a picture book manuscript and work in small groups using Tomie dePaolo’s video instruction from the international Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ master class library. Saturday. 1 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, Jewitt House, 127 E. 12th Ave. $15. (509) 838-5371.

Author Miles Athey - Local author will sign copies of his first novel, “Crab Creek Chronicles: The Beginning,” which is set in the towns of Ritzville and Spokane Falls in 1882. Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Sarah Jio - Health and fitness blogger for Glamour.com introduces her latest novel, “The Bungalow.” Saturday. 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.