Literary Calendar

Author Julie Whitesel Weston - Seattle author and retired attorney, originally from Kellogg, presents her book, “The Good Times Are All Gone Now: Life, Death and Rebirth in an Idaho Mining Town.” Today. 12:30-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Books are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Benefiting The Second Harvest Food Bank in Spokane. Monday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rock Pointe III, 1330 N. Washington St., third floor. Free admission. (509) 953-3246.

Poet Katrina Roberts - From Whitman College in Walla Walla, and presented by Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series. Monday. 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall Globe Room. Free. (509) 313-6681.

Auntie’s Morning and Evening Book Groups - Discussing “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Tuesday. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, conference room, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Story Tellers League - For interested storytellers and listeners. Tuesday. 7 p.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.

OSG Readers Club - “Standoff” by Sandra Brown. Wednesday. 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

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.

North Spokane Book Club - Discuss “The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel” by Garth Stein. Wednesday. 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Authors Linda Russo and Kate Greenstreet - New Jersey poet Greenstreet presents her collection, “case sensitive,” and University of Oklahoma professor Russo presents poetry from her book, “Mirth.” Wednesday. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Merle Martin - Poetry reading of “Colors of the Soul, A Poetic Quest” and a workshop group. Thursday. 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Book Group Fandango - Amy Schoppert, sales representative from Simon & Schuster Publishers, is the featured guest speaker. Come away with ideas for great reading in the coming year. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Tinman Gallery - Works by George Flett, Friday-next Sunday, with reception Friday, 5-7 p.m. Book signing of his collector’s edition book on Saturday, 1-2 p.m.; Ledger art workshop next Sunday. 1-4 p.m., $40, registration required. 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

Friends of the Medical Lake Library Book Sale - Buy used books and other items while supporting the Friends of the Medical Lake Library. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 S. Herb St., Medical Lake. (509) 893-8330.

Author Eric P. Grimsrud - Retired Montana State University professor of chemistry presents his book on global warming, “Thoughts of a Scientist, Citizen and Grandpa on Climate Change.” Friday. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Horrid Henry’s Underpants Storytime and Decorating Contest - Listen to Henry’s story and then decorate a pair of boxers even wilder than his. We’ll choose our favorite to be entered into a contest that could win your school a visit from Horrid Henry himself. Supplies are limited; please call to reserve a spot. Age 5 and older. Saturday. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Jan Forsman - Discusses her book “In the Shadow of Big Rock.” Saturday. 11 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Author Amy Warwick - Local author will sign copies of her novel, “Summer Snow,” in which the lives of four women intersect and influence one another in the town of Glendale. Saturday. Noon-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.