Literary Calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Black Friday Book Sale - All books will be half price (nothing more that 50 cents) and shoppers can get a special bag of books for $1. Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250
Come Write In - North Spokane - Are you writing your novel this November? Join fellow writers at the library for write ins during National Novel Writing Month. Coffee will be provided. Today, 1-4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Ave. Coffee provided. (509) 893-8350
Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “The Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food” by Ben Hewitt. Today, 7-8:30 p.m., at a private residence in Moscow, Idaho; email bookclub@moscowfood.com for directions. (208) 882-8537
Deer Park Library Book Club - Discuss “Packing for Mars.” Wednesday, noon, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Bring a brown bag lunch. (509) 893-8300
David Sedaris - Best-selling author, humorist and NPR commentator tours for the release of the paperback edition of “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Purchase a Sedaris book or audio and receive one reserved-seat ticket for the reading; a free signing event begins at 10 p.m., no purchase necessary. (509) 838-0206
Mary Malloy - Maritime historian presents the second installment of her mystery series, “Paradise Walk.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
James Vasquez - Local poet signs his book “Prophets of the Old Testament: A Classic Collection of Biblical Heroes in Verse.” Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings Books, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008
Cora Cole - The Coeur d’Alene author will sign copies of her book “The Adventures of Angel Skylet and Clarence Cloudy.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., All Things Irish, 315 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (888) 361-9473
Deby Fredericks - Signing her three fantasy novels. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Hastings – Spokane Valley, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5555