Literary Calendar

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

Corbin Senior Center Book Club - “Biography of Emily Post” by Laura Claridge. Tuesday, 3-4 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. (509) 327-1942

Nonfiction Book Group - New discussion group meets the first Tuesday of each month to focus on science, biography and history. Come help us select a book to discuss at the next meeting. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 796-2180

Robert Donnelly - Gonzaga University professor discusses his book, “Dark Rose: Organized Crime and Corruption in Portland.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Spokane is Reading Book Group - “Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex,” by Mary Roach. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250

Library Book Sale and Yard Sale - During All-City Yard Sale weekend. Proceeds benefit library programs and services. Friday-Sept. 11, Reardan Memorial Library, 120 S. Oak St., Reardan, Wash. (509) 994-9997

Caryl Sherpa - Narrates a Powerpoint presentation of her memoir, “I Taste Fire, Earth, Rain: Elements of Life with a Sherpa.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

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. (509) 891-1695

Niki Anderson - Local author signs copies of her book full of anecdotes about cats, “Whiskers, Wit and Wisdom.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Claire Rudolf Murray - Local children’s author reads from her new book, “Marching with Aunt Susan.” Saturday, 1 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-3001

Literary Freedom Book Group - “Winter Vault” by Anne Michaels. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Esta Rosevear - Children’s author presents her latest book in her Rebecca series, “Rebecca and the Purple Bracelet,” with a book signing. Saturday, 2-6 p.m., Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667