Literary Calendar

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “The Martian” by Andy Weir. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“The Write Stuff” Workshops with Jack Castle - North Idaho-based sci-fi writer Jack Castle, author of “Bedlam Lost” and “White Death,” will offer four workshops on the book publishing process. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Hayden Public Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 772-5612.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “Station 11” by Emily St. John Mandel. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Bring something to read and receive feedback. For information call (208) 262-4833 or email melonmug@gmail.com. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene.

The Well-Read Moose Morning Book Club - Discussion of “Isabella: The Warrior Queen” by Kirstin Downey. Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Reclaiming Our Voices: Women’s Writing Group - The two-hour class usually includes the study of a published work, time for sustained personal writing, and sharing with a group of supportive and open-minded women. Thursday, 10 a.m., Spark Center, 1214 W Summit Pkwy. (509) 321-5925.

Authors James Decay and Dennis Held - James Decay reads from his new poetry chapbook, “A City Under Siege.” Dennis Held, author of “Betting on the Night” and “Ourself,” will open for Decay. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Keith Lee Morris - The author will sign his new book, “Travelers Rest: A Novel,” a ghost story set in Good Night, Idaho. Friday, 12:30-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Jess Steven Hughes - Signing copies of his historical novels set in Celtic Britain, “The Wolf of Britannia, Part I” and “The Wolf of Britannia, Part II.” Friday, 3 p.m., Hastings - Shadle, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 327-6008; Saturday, 11 p.m., Barnes & Noble - Spokane Valley, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley, (509) 922-4104.

Author Dale Soden - The Whitworth University professor will read from “Outsider in a Promised Land: Religious Activists in Pacific Northwest History.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Origin Stories - Inspired by superhero origin stories, students write and illustrate stories with characters and narratives built around the idea of “powers.” Origin Stories has been taught in conjunction with the Spokane Public Library, the Native Project and Spark Center. Saturday, 10 a.m., Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 466-0376.

Author Paula Coomer - The author of “Blue Moon Vegetarian” and “Blue Moon Vegan” will share her message of health and love of food. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.