Literary calendar

Heart of Spirituality Book Discussion Series - Tuesday, “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” by Robert Piersig. 6:30-8 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5386.

History Buffs Bookclub - Discussion group open to all history lovers. Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., meeting room. Free. (509) 847-3753.

Tween Book Club (North) - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “When Life Gives You O.J.” by Erica S. Perl. Also enjoy games and snacks. Tuesday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Tween Book Club (Valley) - For children in grades 4-6. This month’s book is “The Birchbark House” by Louise Erdrich. Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club - Wednesday, “Little Heathens.” 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.

Annie and Sandy Visiting Coeur d’Alene Library - Meet Annie and her pal Sandy, stars of Christian Youth Theater – North Idaho’s current production of “Annie.” Also enjoy a performance of the song “Tomorrow.” Wednesday, 1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Seagraves Children’s Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

Author Jim Stinson - Now retired from 18 years as basketball coach and English teacher for the Davenport Gorillas, he presents his chronicle of the Washington State B Basketball Tournament entitled “Remembering the B.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Jeff Gailus - GU Environmental Studies Speaker Series will present a lecture by this Canadian conservation author who will read from his book “The Grizzly Manifesto.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-4220.

Naked Lunch Break - A weekly literary open mic Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Share your poems, stories, essays and other such assemblages of words. Limited to three minutes per reader. Sign up at 11:30 a.m., readings start at noon. Free and open to the public. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by EWU and Riverpoint Campus Libraries. Thursday, WSU/EWU Riverpoint Campus, Phase I Auditorium, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free. (509) 368-6557.

Moran Prairie Library Book Club - Discuss of “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Author Anthony E. Clark - Associate professor of Chinese history at Whitworth University presents his latest book, “China’s Saints.” The first book-length study of China’s Catholic martyrs. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Authors Steven W. Siler and Nicole L. Manganaro - Freelance editor Manganaro and chef/firefighter Siler will autograph copies of “Signature Tastes of Spokane,” which includes recipes from local restaurants. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. No poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc., please. Bring five-10 pages to read to the group and six-eight copies. Saturday, moon, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Author Erin Joseph - A resident of Spirit Lake, Idaho, Joseph will sign copies of her family and relationships book, “Grandma’s Short and Sweet Survival Guide.” Saturday, noon-2 p.m., Spirit Lake Books and Coffee, 31911 N. Fifth Ave., Spirit Lake, Idaho. Free. (888) 361-9473.

Mis Libritos (My Little Books) - Join Eastern Washington University professor Barbara Loste for an afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. For children and their parents. Saturday, 1 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 809 W. Garland Ave. Free. (509) 325-3001.

Author Jonathan Evison - Radio show host and musician presents his historical novel, “West of Here.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author John DeVries - Signing of his book “Christian Divorce and Remarriage.” Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Hastings - Spokane Valley, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667.