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

Ben and Linda Marra - Seattle photographer- authors will introduce their coffee-table book, “Faces from the Land: 20 Years of Powwow.” Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Seabury Blair Jr. - Presenting his book, “The Creaky Knees Guide: the 100 Best Easy Hikes in Washington.” Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

The Tin Pencil Fiction Writers Group - Writing exercises and peer reviews. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

Jacquie Ream - Presents her novel, “Forcing the Hand of God.” Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Tales of Beedle the Bard Storytime - Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday by sharing some magical fairy tales from the wizarding world. For age 8 and up. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Spokane Novelists Group - Support/critique group open to all. Bring six to eight copiees of five to 10 pages to read aloud. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road. (509) 590-7316

Cowboy Poetry and Western Music - Benefit for Dick Warwick, whose house burned down last winter, presented by the Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $7. (509) 229-3414