Literary Calendar

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

Jane Fritz - Book signing of “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille: Idaho’s Wilderness of Water.” Today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., Sandpoint. (208) 255-7558; also Friday, 3-5:30 p.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope, Idaho. (208) 264-5481

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Craig Johnson - Wyoming author presents his latest mystery, “Junkyard Dogs.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Dawn Nelson - Area author presents her novel “The Colt,” the second book in “The Rancher” series. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m., Hicks Open Market, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250

John Thamm - Reception for release of local artist’s book “Vets: 50 Portraits of Veterans and Their Stories,” with veterans featured in the book. Friday, noon-4 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 534-0372

Sherrida Woodley - Signing “Quick Fall of Light.” Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Hallett’s Chocolates, 1003 E. Trent Ave. (509) 534-0372

David V. Herlihy - Leading authority in the history of bicycles presents his book “The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Linda Lael Miller - Local author will present her newest release, “McKetticks of Texas: Austin.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104