Literary Calendar
BootSlam - Competitive performance poetry. Three minutes to compete; no costumes, props or musical accompaniment. Sign-ups at 8 p.m., slam starts at 8:30 p.m. The event is open to all ages, but discretion is advised. Today, 8:30 p.m., Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave. $5/to compete; $5/suggested donation for audience members. (509) 703-7223.
Kootenai County Community Library Network Adult Programs – “Trail Talk: Biking the Coeur d’Alenes,” a presentation by Rick Shaffer from the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Trails. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Hayden Library, 8385 Government Way. (208) 772-5612.
Author David Goldfield - Reading, discussion and signing of “America Aflame,” which offers an interpretation of the Civil War era. Other scholars have seen the conflict as a triumph of freedom, Goldfield paints it as America’s greatest failure: a breakdown of society caused by the infusion of evangelical religion into the world of politics. Goldfield is the author or editor of 15 books, two of which received the Mayflower Award for Non-Fiction. 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.
Author Colin Conway - Reading, discussion and book signing for his second novel, “A Little Harmless Fun.” This is a fast-paced crime fiction novel where no one is innocent, not even police Detective Wade Kellmer. Already investigating the suspicious death of a young man linked to illicit affairs, Kellmer is on the wrong side of the truth. He is faced with cleaning up the consequences of his own choices, or coming clean to his partner and losing his career. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers - Bob Weldin will speak on “Going From Truth to Fiction.” He is the author of “The Dry Diggin’s Club,” a novel that tells of mining exploration and the conflicting events and interests that shaped the latter half of the 20th century. Thursday, noon, Teppanyaki Restaurant, 5504 N. Division St. Lunch purchase is required at the door. (509) 325-9922.
Teen Writers of the Inland Empire - T.W.I.N.E Writers wanted! Come write fiction and poetry and share your work in an encouraging and positive environment. Pens, pencils, paper, prompts and snacks will be provided. You bring the creativity. For sixth-grade and older. For more information, visit www.teenwritersoftheinland empire.blogspot.com. Thursday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.
Author Jennie Shortridge - Reading, discussion and book signing of “Love Water Memory.” Who is Lucie Walker? Even Lucie herself can’t answer that question after she comes to, confused and up to her knees in the chilly San Francisco Bay. Back home in Seattle, she adjusts to life with amnesia, growing unsettled by the clues she finds to the selfish, carefully guarded person she used to be. Shortridge is also the author of “When She Flew” and “Riding with the Queen.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author the Venerable Thubten Chodron - “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” is a call to let go of hopelessness, blame, and self-deprecation, and to re-envision your life. All proceeds from the book signing will benefit Youth Emergency Services. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Life Center Therapies for Well-being, 1319 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-3813.
“3 Minute Mic” Poetry – The guest poet for “Remember the Word” will be Jonathan Potter, reading the poems of Wallace Stevens, Theodore Roethke, Roberto Juarroz and Geoffrey Chaucer. Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, including novels and short stories. Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of the month; noon. Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 891-1695.
Author Bonita Gilbert - Book signing, slides, and discussion of “Building for War: The Epic Saga of the Civilian Contractors and Marines of Wake Island in World War II.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Hastings, 15312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-0667.
Author Jim Morrison - Reading, discussion and signing of “To See Another Sunrise: How to Overcome Anything One Day at a Time.” On a cold January day, the author returned from duck hunting to discover he had one of the most lethal types of cancer. He fought it and won. He wrote this book for anyone who is struggling. Today he is a nine-year, stage 4 lung cancer survivor who is six and a half years into remission. He continues to reach one milestone after the next, living proof that you, too, can do the impossible, one day at a time. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author Lee Kessler – The actress, screenwriter, playwright and stage director presents “White King and the Battle of America: The Endgame.” It is the third book in the White King Trilogy, a story of financial dictators who sent a Trojan Horse to destroy the United States from within, thus ushering in a new Dark Age. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.