Literary Calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Iced Tea and Mysteries - Explore foreign countries through their famous literary detectives, discover new mystery destinations and share your favorites. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program – Literary Series. Monday, 2 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8320
John C. Jackson - Author of five books on the history of the Pacific Northwest presents his latest, “By Honor and Right.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Tony and Suzanne Bamonte - Powerpoint presentation on “Seven Frontier Women and the Founding of Spokane Falls,” by the late Barbara F. Cochran. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Moran Prairie Library Book Club - “King of the Mild Frontier” by Chris Crutcher. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340
Amy Stewart - California author discusses her latest New York Times best-seller, “Wicked Bugs: The Louse That Conquered Napoleon’s Army and Other Diabolical Insects.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m., Hicks Open Market, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250
IronBook Book Sale - Gently used books, videotapes and more, sponsored by Friends of the Library. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315
Esta Rosevear - Children’s author presents her latest book in her Rebecca series, “Rebecca and the Purple Bracelet,” followed by book signing. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342
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, Spokane County Library, Otis Orchards Branch, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 891-1695
James Donaldson - Meet former NBA star “Dukes” Donaldson and pick up an autographed copy of his book, “Standing Above the Crowd: A Success Roadmap for High Achievement in Sports and Life.” Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206