Literary calendar

Sun., Dec. 12, 2010

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

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - “Blight Way” by Patrick McManus. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join with other aspiring writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Christina-Marie Wright - Reading from and signing “Everything I Need to Know About Motherhood I Learned from Animal House,” a collection of essays on marriage, womanhood, parenting and society. Friday, 6:30-8 p.m., Gallery of Thum, 2910 N. Monroe St. (509) 413-1489

Jack Nisbet - Local historian signs copies of his books including the latest, “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest.” Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Carolyn Nunemaker - Local historical writer presents “Spokane and the Inland Northwest During World War II.” Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008

Patrick McManus and Buddy Levy - Local humorist McManus signs copies of his books including his latest, “The Huckleberry Murders,” and his new paperback release, “The Double-Jack Murders.” Washington State University professor Levy signs copies of his books including his latest, “Conquistador: Hernan Cortes,” “King Montezuma” and “Last Stand of the Aztecs.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Michael Marsden - Presenting his novel “Sam d’Bear.” Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008

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