Literary Calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Lisa Conger - The writing instructor and several other poets read poems they contributed to the anthology “Poetry Diner.” Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
“How I Got Into This Mess: The Perils, Pains and Pleasures of Writing Mystery Novels” - Presentation and autograph session by Monica Ferris, author and creator of the Betsy Devonshire Needlework Mystery Series. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390
Auntie’s Morning Book Group - “On Beauty” by Zadie Smith. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Lee Kessler - Actress who made regular guest appearances on “Matlock” and “Hill Street Blues” presents her new thriller, “White King Rising,” the sequel to “White King and the Doctor.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Auntie’s Evening Book Group - “Latehomecomer” by Kao Kalia Yang. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
North Spokane Book Club - “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson. Wednesday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350
Traci E. Hall - Florida romance writer presents her latest novel, “Boadicea’s Legacy.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Fred S. Scott - Book signing and release of “Reflections from the Golden Era of Hunting,” his second book based on a lifetime of hunting in Idaho and across the West. Friday, 2-8 p.m., 1313 Club, 608 Bank St., Wallace. (208) 752-9391
Summer Book Sale - Presented by Friends of the Spokane Public Library. Buy three fiction books for $1 and children’s books for $1 each. All proceeds support the library and its programs. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5307
Literary Freedom Book Group - “The Eleventh Man” by Ivan Doig. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Michael F. Connelly - Presents “Mountain Lyrics: A Quest for Courage.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342