Literary calendar

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

Sherrida Woodley - Local author presents her thriller, “Quick Fall of Light.” Today, 1-4 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667

Friends of the Cheney Library Book Discussion Group - “The Places In Between” by Rory Stewart. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. (509) 893-8280

Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club - “Four Seasons in Rome,” by Anthony Doerr. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.

Deer Park Library Book Club - “That Old Cape Magic” by Richard Russo. Wednesday, noon, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 893-8300

Trina Lorraine - Signing her children’s book “Mr. Jingles.” Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667

Lyle Hatcher - Signing his book “Different Drummers.” Friday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only (novels and short stories); no poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc. Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Saturday, noon, Argonne Library, 4332 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. (509) 891-1695