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

Friends of the Cheney Library Book Discussion Group - “Bretzs Flood; the Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the Worlds Greatest Flood” by John Soennichsen. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. (509) 893-8280

Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club - “Sailing Alone Around the Room” by Billy Collins. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426

Deer Park Library Book Club - “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America” by Timothy Egan. Wednesday, noon, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 893-8300

Marty Robinette - Assistant principal at North Central High School presents his book, “Delicious On My Ears: The Story of Missionary John Newman.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Moran Prairie Monthly Book Discussion Club - “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340

Jack Nisbet - Lecture and book signing of “The Collector.” Thursday, 7:30-9 p.m., Hastings Books, 101 E. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464

Wendy Clinch - New Jersey author introduces a detective series with “Double Black: a Ski Diva Mystery.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

James Parry - Release party of “Book All the Teachers!,” the author’s memories of teaching in Spokane’s middle schools. Saturday, 3-6 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008