Literary Calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Kay Carlson - Former pharmaceutical sales representative will discuss “How the Pharmaceutical Industry is Preying on Children in the U.S.” and sign copies of her book “Diary of a Legal Drug Dealer.” Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Auntie’s Morning Book Group - “West with the Night” by Beryl Markham. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Auntie’s Evening Book Group - “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana De Rosnay. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Jack Nisbet - Local historian will read from and sign his book “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest.” Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 328-2939
Spokane Valley Library Book Club - “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America” by Timothy Egan. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400
Inland NW 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
Kate McLachlan - Local author presents her time-travel novel “Rip Van Dyke.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Martha Mullen - Book signing and slideshow for “Reflections on the Road: A Journey Through Whitman County Past and Present.” Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Bookpeople, 521 S. Main, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-7957
Mark Gudmunson - Signing copies of his novel “Priceless.” Saturday, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Sharon Cramer - Signing her book “Cougar Cub Tales: Lost and Alone.” Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342
Shirley Enebrad - Signing her memoir “Over the Rainbow Bridge: My Son’s Journey from Here to Heaven.” A portion of proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Inland Northwest Candlelighters. Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206