Literary Calendar

Sun., May 2, 2010

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

Free Comic Book Weekend, Merlyn’s - Star Wars character appearances today include: noon-2 p.m., Biker Scout, TIE Pilot, Tuskan Raider; 3-5 p.m., Biker Scout. Come in costume for pictures, prizes awarded for best costumes. Local comic artists will do sketches for children age 9 and younger. Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-0957

Bryan Davis - Young-adult fantasy author will read from and sign copies of “Starlighter,” the first in his new “Dragons of Starlight” series. Monday, 4-6 p.m., Christian Supply Bookstore, 9310 N. Division St. (509) 487-6942

James Glass - Retired physics and astronomy teacher presents his latest science fiction book, “Imaginings of a Dark Mind.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Jane Fritz - Book reading by and discussion with the author of “Legendary Lake Pend Oreille: Idaho’s Wilderness of Water.” Signed copies will be available after the event. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., East Bonner County Library District, Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint. Free.

Candace Dempsey - Presents her book “Murder in Italy.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Ira Sukrungruang - Presents selections from his work including his memoir, “Talk Thai: The Adventures of Buddhist Boy.” Sponsored by Eastern Washington University’s Inland Northwest Center for Writers. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Mark Wattenford - Signing copies of his book “Hide-n-Find Keepsake Book: 101 I Love You Hearts for All Occasions.” Saturday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Merle P. Martin - Signing copies of his book “Love Never Ages,” a collection of love notes and poems. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Jamie Ford - Presents his novel “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

David Sedaris - Reads from his works. Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $30-$50. (509) 624-1200

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