Literary events
Christopher Dickey - Newsweek writer will sign copies of his latest book, “Securing the City: Inside America’s Best Counterterror Force – The NYPD.” Monday, 5:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Tin Pencil Fiction Writers Group - Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500
Elisa Brinton - High-school author will present her new book, “Courage to Stand.” Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 720 E. Front St. (208) 661-2568
North Spokane Library Book Club - “The Whistling Season” by Ivan Doig. Wednesday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350
Phillis Levin - English professor and poet-in-residence at Hofstra University in New York will read from and sign her books. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Whitworth University, Music Recital Hall. (509) 777-3253
Brandon Mull - Author of the popular “Fablehaven” series for children, with new books “Grip of the Shadow Plague” and “Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary.” Reading, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206; signing, Friday, 6:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-1684
Suzanne Lonn - Former English teacher will present her novel “Mixed Nuts.” Wednesday, 7:45 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Milk Crate Readings on Campus - Readings of works by Get Lit! festival writers. Thursday-Friday (times vary), local campus libraries. (509) 368-6594
Robert Dugoni - Seattle author presents his thriller, “Wrongful Death.” Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Samuel Ligon - Local author of “Drift and Swerve” story collection. Friday, 7 p.m., Bookpeople, 521 S. Main, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-7957
Dundun Open Mic Event - Fiction, nonfiction or poetry welcome; e-mail melissa@auntiesbooks.com. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
EWU Voice-over - Writers and poets in Eastern Washington University’s graduate creative writing program will read from recent works. With special guest Phillis Levin, poet-in-residence at Hofstra University. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Empyrean Coffeehouse, 154 S. Madison St. Free. (509) 368-6594
Milk Crate Readings in Community - Readings of works by Get Lit! festival writers. Saturday (times vary), River Park Square, Northtown Mall, Spokane Valley Mall, Auntie’s Bookstore, various coffeehouses and bookstores. (509) 368-6594
Writing Stories from Real Life - Workshop with local author Marianne Love. Register by Thursday. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, Highway 95 and Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $65. (208) 610-2520
Side-Splitting Storytime - Celebrating National Humor Month. For all ages. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Carol Muzik - Award-winning illustrator/writer will sign her “Raising Lucy” coloring storybook and video. Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Hastings Books, Music and Videos, 101 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464
Bill Robinson - Whitworth University president presents his latest book, “Incarnate Leadership: 5 Leadership Lessons from the Life of Jesus.” Saturday, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Poetry Month Reading - Featuring poet Melissa Kwasny and performance poet Emily Baker. Saturday, 3 p.m., Sandpoint Library lobby, Sandpoint. (208) 255-4410
Richard Law - Reads from his “Book of Josiah: A Novel of the Apocalypse.” Saturday, 4-6 p.m., Bookpeople, 521 S. Main, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-7957