Literary Calendar

Heart of Spirituality Book Discussion Series - Tuesday, “Traveling Mercies” by Anne Lamott. 6:30-8 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5386.

Author Jim Stinson - His book, “Remembering the B: The History of Washington State ‘B’ Basketball Tournament” is filled with facts, photos and trivia for any B Basketball lover. Stinson will speak on Tuesday at Tekoa Library; Thursday at Palouse Library; March 26 at Colfax Library; and March 29 at St. John Library. All appearances will be at 6:30 p.m. (509) 397-4366.

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

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join other 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.

Naked Lunch Break - Share poems, stories or essays. Sign up at 11:30 a.m., readings start at noon. Free pizza and refreshments. Sponsored by EWU and Riverpoint Campus Libraries. Thursday, Phase I Auditorium, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. (509) 368-6557.

Author Sarah Conover - She reads from the book, “Easy to Love but Hard to Raise” which is written by and for parents of children diagnosed with such conditions as ADD and OCD. Thursday, 2:30 p.m., mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Nook Tablet and Nook Color Class 101 - For beginners wanting to know the basics on how to use their Nook. Thursday, 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

“Hunger Games” Party - Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Nook Tablet and Nook Color Class 201 - For advanced users. Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Silver Spur Western Gathering - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with concert and tribute to the cowgirl and cancer awareness at 6 p.m. in the Northern Quest Casino Pavilion; Saturday, continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the casino; with a concert at the Bing Crosby Theater at 6 p.m., a tribute to the cowboy; and March 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with cowboy church at 10 a.m. Fundraiser for Because There is Hope “Faye’s House.” Authors appearing will be Frank Zafiro, Bon Manion, Joan Kopcynski, Michael Marsden, Joyce Caudel, Chuck Lehman, Vern Hopkins, Kerry McGinn and Dawn Nelson. 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights $35/day, $60/weekend. (509) 258-6851.

Author Lidona Wagner - See a display of her paintings and hear her description of those experiences as she discusses her illustrated book, “Pilgrimage: Wonder, Encounter, Witness.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. Bring 5-10 pages to read to the group and 6-8 copies. Saturday, noon, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 891-1695.

Author Fallon Jones - Mt. Spokane High School senior signs copies of her novel, “The Jaws of Life.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Kerry McGinn - Book signing of “The Young Woman’s Breast Health Book; Breast changes that are not cancer, for women in their 30s, 40s and 50s.” Saturday, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008.