Literary Calendar

Among the local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Langdon Cook - Seattle author presents his book, “Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager.” Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

James Vasquez - Local poet will highlight holiday themes as he presents his books “Women of the Bible: Their Stories in Verse” and “Men Who Knew Jesus Well: Their Stories in Verse.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Ed Muzatko - Outdoor humorist narrates a slideshow based on his memoir, “Fish On.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Gordon S. Jackson and Sarah Conover - Whitworth University professor Jackson signs copies of his books, including “The Weather is Here: Wish You Were Beautiful: Quotations for the Thoughtful Traveler” and “Never Scratch a Tiger With a Short Stick: And Other Quotes for Leaders;” Conover signs copies of her books, including “Kindness: a Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom” and “Harmony: a Treasury of Chinese Wisdom for Children and Parents.” Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Dawn Nelson - Signing her books “A Cowgirl Remembers When” and “A Cowgirl’s Justice.” Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Aslin-Finch, 10505 N. Newport Highway, Mead. (509) 466-1300

Jim Kershner and Carol Edgemon Hipperson - Author and Spokesman-Review columnist Kershner signs copies of his books “Carl Maxey, a Fighting Life,” “The Human Comedy” and “Mountain Goats Are My Weakness,” and Edgemon Hipperson signs copies of her books “Radioman: An Eyewitness Account of Pearl Harbor” and “The Belly Gunner.” Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Marilyn Magney Newkirk - Signing her books “The Legacy of Yesteryear,” a history of the Deer Park-Clayton area, and “Spokane, 22nd Street and the Fifties.” Saturday, 2:15-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206