Literary Calendar

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

Jane Fritz - Signing her book “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille: Idaho’s Wilderness of Water.” Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

James Parry - Release party for “Book All the Teachers!” which presents the author’s memories of teaching in Spokane’s middle schools. Today. 2-4 p.m., Southside Senior and Community Center, 27th Avenue and Ray Street, (509) 534-0372; also Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667

OSG Readers Club - “Noble House” by James Slavell. Wednesday, 1 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - “Proofreading Magic: How To Do a Better Job of Proofreading Your Own Writing.” Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Jack Nisbet - Lecture and signing of his newest book, “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the History of the Pacific Northwest.” Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Create Arts Center, 900 W. 4th St., Newport, Wash. $5 or a nonperishable food item. (509) 447-2401

Summer Moon Scriver and Iris Graville - Reception and signing of their book “Hands at Work,” about working artists. Friday, 5-9 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

“A Mid-winter’s Afternoon Reading” - Featuring local authors Jess Walter and Samuel Ligon. Saturday, 3 p.m., East Bonner County Library, Sandpoint. (208) 255-4410

Jedidiah Kent - Spirit Lake author will sign copies of his fantasy tale, “Nathaniel and the Key to the World of Shadows.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz - Signing copies of her book “Skating Forward: 16 Amazing Young Women Celebrating Life on Ice.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206