Literary calendar

Sun., Feb. 7, 2010

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

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

The Heart of Spirituality - Book discussion series on literature that focuses on religious or spiritual themes. “The Chosen,” Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5386

Book Group - “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - “Motherless Brooklyn” by Jonathan Lethem. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Jerrelene Williamson - Reads from her new book “African Americans in Spokane.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Project Health Used Book, Record and Movie Sale - Panhandle Public Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser to benefit programs in the five northern counties of Idaho. Thursday and Friday., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Panhandle Health District office, 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 415-5103

C. J. Ravenscroft - Local author with 30 years experience in law enforcement presents her novella, “Night Games.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Linda Hogan - Simpson-Duvall Endowed Reading by the former professor at the University of Minnesota and University of Colorado, who has published six poetry collections, seven books of prose and countless anthologies. A reception and book signing will follow. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Whitworth University, Robinson Teaching Theatre, Avista Square. (509) 777-3253

Merle P. Martin - Local author will sign copies of his book “Love Never Ages,” a collection of love notes and poems. Saturday, noon-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Walter Fred Hamelrath - Book signing by local author of “No Arm Around My Shoulder,” a true story of a boy’s hard life in Idaho during the post-World War 1 era and the Great Depression. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings Books and Music, 101 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 762-5670

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