Book Notes: Talks, readings, signings planned

Here are literary events scheduled in the Inland Northwest over the coming week. Unless otherwise indicated, all are free and open to the public.

Book talk

“Arts and Creativity Book Club (“The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America,” by Erik Larson), 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland (509-325-1500).

“Post Falls Library Summer Reading Program, “Once Upon a Time,” 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursday, 821 Spokane St., Post Falls (208-773-1506, ext. 27).

“Who Reads What Book Discussion Series (“The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant), 7 p.m. Thursday, Colfax Library, 613 Main St. (509-397-4366).

“Harry Potter Discussion Group, for adults, noon Saturday, Valley Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana (509-922-4104).

The reader board

“Robert J. Wiersema (“Before I Wake”), reading, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main (509-838-0206).

“Jack Nisbet (“Visible Bones: Journeys Across Time in the Columbia River Country” and “Sources of the River: Tracking David Thompson Across North America”), reading, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Auntie’s Bookstore.

“Anarchy Poetry Slam, anything-goes poetry reading, 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Empyrean Coffee House, 154 S. Madison (509-838-9819).

“Jo Ann Bender (“Favorites From the Lazy Bee”), cookbook discussion and food samples, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore.

“Paula Coomer (“Summer of Government Cheese”), reading/signing, noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, BookPeople of Moscow, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho (208-882-7957).