Literary Calendar

Author Eva Gayle Six - She presents the historical novel, “Jennie’s Tiger.” Today, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“The Spark! Connecting with Creativity” Cardinal Connections - Speakers include: Monday, 10-10:50 a.m., “Steve Jobs,” a Chautauqua performance by Geoff Carr; 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., “Creative Business Panel Discussion,” with moderator Bill Jhung; Tuesday: 9-10:15 a.m., “Genius and the Heart of the Matter: All Life is Artistic,” by Pat Lippert; noon-12:50 p.m., “John Lennon,” Chautauqua performance presented by Joe Jacoby; 1-2:15 p.m., “The Creative Process” by Dan Bukvich; Wednesday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., “Drum Circle with Michael Moonbear,” presented by the NIC Diversity Events Committee; 2-4 p.m., “Blah, Blah, Blah: Visual Learning and Creativity” by author Dan Roam. North Idaho College, Student Union Building Lake Coeur d’Alene Room and Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-3276.

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.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “One Thousand White Women” by Jim Fergus. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Literature by African Americans Book Group - Group will discuss “John Henry Days” by Colson Whitehead. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Family Life Center, 631 S. Richard Allen Court. Free. (509) 255-6013.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussing “The Lonely Polygamist” by Brady Udall. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

North Spokane Book Club - This club hosts books from a variety of genres and topics, and is open to everyone regardless of whether they have an SCLD card. This month’s selection is “The Imperfectionists” by Tom Rachman. Wednesday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Book Awards Book Club - Discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides. Thursday. Held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Naked Lunch Break - A weekly literary open mic every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Share your poems, stories, essays and other such assemblages of words. Sign up at 11:30 a.m., readings start at noon. Drop by anytime during the open mic, as your schedule permits. Free and open to the public. Free pizza and refreshments. Sponsored by EWU and Riverpoint Campus Libraries. Thursday, WSU/EWU Riverpoint Campus, Phase I Auditorium, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free. (509) 368-6557.

NOOK Simple Touch Class - Learn how to use NOOK Simple Touch. Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Inland Northwest Christian Writers Conference - Friday and Saturday. Keynote speaker Tracie Peterson. Workshops, editorial and more. Go to our website for more information and to register. www.inlandnwchristian writers.com. New Life Assembly of God Church, 10920 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $75-$90. (509) 280-1356.

Author David Smith - Book signing of “Bible Lessons from Our Pets.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Hastings - Spokane Valley, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.

Author Gunther Schuller - Conductor, composer, writer, and artistic director of the Northwest Bach Festival, he will give a brief talk about his newly released memoir, followed by an autographing session for his book, “Gunther Schuller: A Life in Pursuit of Music and Beauty.” Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.