Literary Calendar

Authors Alexis Smith and Evan P. Schneider - Smith is the author of “Glaciers.” Schneider is founding editor of Boneshaker, a magazine about bicycles, and reads from his novel, “A Simple Machine Like the Lever,” now in its second printing. Today, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Poetry Slam - Held every third Sunday. Slam poetry is a form of competitive, performed poetry. Poets have three minutes to perform their original work without costumes, props or musical accompaniment. There are two rounds and scores are combined. The highest-scoring poet at the end of two rounds wins. Sign-up at 8 p.m., slam at 8:30 p.m. For more information, email Isaac Grambo at igrambo@hotmail.com. All ages are welcome, but content is not censored. Tonight, Scout, 1001 W. First St. $5/competitors or audience. (509) 869-2320.

Friends of the Cheney Library Book Discussion Group - Tuesday: “The Immortal Life of Henrieta Lacks.” 7 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 235-4490.

“Lords of Nature”- Showing the return of wolves to Yellowstone Park and the Northern Rocky Mountains. Brief talk and information about the return of wolves to Washington State and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife commissions, Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. Book signing by Yukon bush pilot Larry Whitesitt. Tuesday, 2 p.m., CenterPlace, Spokane Valley Senior Center auditorium, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 283-4377.

Reading and Book Signing with the Moscow Garden Club - Co-hosted by BookPeople. Book signing and reading of “Born With a Hoe in My Hands: A History of Latah County Gardening,” written by Carol Spurling, illustrated by Julene Ewert and published by the Moscow Garden Club. Refreshments will be provided. Tuesday, 4-6 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-2669.

Author Jim Lynch with Jess Walter - Journalist and award-winning novelist Lynch shares the stage with his friend Walter, in a Q-and-A presentation of Lynch’s latest novel, “Truth Like the Sun.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club - Wednesday, “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” by Oliver Sacks. 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.

Author Frank Peretti - New York Times bestselling author and North Idaho resident presents his latest novel, “Illusion.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Moran Prairie Library Book Club - Discuss “The Girl Who Fell from the Sky,” by Heidi Durrow. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Authors Bruce Holbert and Brooke Matson - Holbert, a Mead resident and Mt. Spokane High School teacher, discusses his novel, “Lonesome Animals.” Poet Matson, also a high school teacher, reads selections from her collection of poetry, “The Moons.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Gregory Spatz - Eastern Washington University professor and award-winning author discusses his historical novel, “Inukshuk.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Saturday, noon, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Poetry Readings - Author of “The Sliding Glass Door.” Poetry reading and book signing by Portland radio personality Scott Poole, Jessy Randall and Rob Carney. Music by the Blue Ribbon Tea Company. Saturday, 2-5 p.m., Lincoln Center, Library, 1316 N. Lincoln St. (509) 455-6881.