Literary Calendar

Sun., May 16, 2010

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

Fifth Annual Fit to Read Children’s Book Drive - Support children’s literacy by donating new children’s books at local fitness centers through the month of May to Page Ahead’s Book for Kids Program. Locations include Anytime Fitness, North Spokane, 101 E. Hastings Road, and Millwood, 8901 E. Trent Ave., Suite 107; Curves, North Spokane, 410 E. Holland Ave., and Northwest Spokane, 1104 W. Wellesley Ave.; and Gold’s Gym, 10101 N. Nevada St. (509) 536-1696

Darby Roach - Seattle author presents his book, “Your Three-Second Window: Changing Everyday Moments into Extraordinary Opportunities for Success.” Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

S.R. “Rudy” Martin Jr. - Former Evergreen State College professor presents his memoirs, “On the Move: A Black Family’s Western Saga,” and “Natural-Born Proud: A Revery.” Tuesday, 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206; Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main, Moscow. (208) 882-7957

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join with other aspiring writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry. Wednesday , 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Tim Johnston - Presents his latest collection of stories, “Irish Girl.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Christopher Howell - Eastern Washington University professor and winner of the Washington State Book award for “Light’s Ladder” presents his latest collection of poetry, “Dreamless and Possible: New and Selected Poems.” Friday. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Spokane Comic Con - Annual Inland Northwest book and pop culture show. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center auditorium, Bldg. 6, 1810 N. Greene St. $5.

Eileen Garvin - Reading and signing of her book “How to be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism.” Saturday, noon, Bookpeople, 521 S. Main, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-7957.

Author readings - Bob Manion, “The Treehouse and Santa’s Heroes”; Frank Zafiro, “The River City Series: Beneath a Weeping Sky, Heroes Never Fail”; Dawn Nelson, “A Cowgirl Remembers When” and Cowgirl’s Justice”; James Parry, “Book All the Teachers”; Sharon Cramer, “Cougar Cub Tales.” Saturday, noon-5 p.m., Republic Library, Republic, Wash.

Penelope Rundle - Signing “The Last Caravan.” Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings Books, 101 E. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464

Michael Anthony Cariola - Signing copies of his fantasy novel “Leo Rising.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

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