Literary Calendar

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

Judy P. Bendewald - Local author presents her memoir, “My Treasured Memories of Elvis.” Today, 12:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Traci E. Hall - Florida author presents her new romance novel, “Beauty’s Curse.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Barbara L. Sybil - Local author and mother of a child with severe cerebral palsy presents her book, “Strengthening Through Trials: a Devotional.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Bill Hall and Dan McLachlan - Signing their books “Cat Butler” and “MacAvity’s Pub.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 229-3414

Jean Flanigen and Bob Manion - Signings of Flanigen’s “The Zhombie Conspiracy” and “The Zhombie Connection,” and Manion’s “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pat’s Books, Rosalia, Wash. (509) 534-0372

Sherman Alexie and Jess Walter - Seattle’s Alexie, presenting his latest collection of short stories, “War Dances,” teams up with Spokane’s Walter, whose new novel is “The Financial Lives of the Poets.” Ticketed event; recent purchase of one book by one of the authors is required for admission. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Patrick McManus - Local author will read from his newest book, “The Double Jack Murders.” Saturday, 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104