Literary Calendar

Sun., May 23, 2010

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

Fit to Read Children’s Book Drive - Support children’s literacy by donating new children’s books to Page Ahead’s Book for Kids Program at local fitness centers through May. 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

Zone 4 Reading Series - Poets Karen Mobley and Tom Davis, today, 3-5 p.m., J.F. Thamm Gallery, 11 S. Washington St. (509) 869-7434

Adam Eisenberg - Seattle Municipal Court Judge presents his book “A Different Shade of Blue: How Women Changed the Face of Police Work,” which celebrates 100 years of service by Seattle policewomen. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club - “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,” by Virginia Johnson. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426

Michael F. Connelly - Attorney for the City of Spokane Valley presents his first novel, “Mountain Lyrics: A Quest for Courage.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Jean Flanigen - Book signing of “The Zhombie Conspiracy” and “The Zhombie Connection.” Friday, 6-8 p.m., Olive It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline St. (509) 413-1589

Yvonne Deitz, Susan Schreiber and Vikki Moormann - Idaho writers will sign copies of the mystery books they co-authored: “Murder is a Pain in the Neck” and “Murder is Only Skin Deep.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

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