Literary calendar

BootSlam – All ages performance poetry competition organized by Spokane Poetry Slam. Poets will have three minutes per round to perform their original work, without the aid of costumes, props or musical accompaniment. Five audience judges, chosen at random, score the work, and the poet with the highest score after two rounds wins $50. This event is open to poets and fans of all ages, but Spokane Poetry Slam does not censor for content. Sign-ups at 7 p.m. Today, 7:30 p.m., Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. $5/competitors and suggested audience donation. (509) 703-7223.

Global Book Club – Auntie’s is home to Spokane’s chapter of the Desire Map book club. With “A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul,” author Danielle LaPorte is looking to start a revolution, teaching people to get clear on how they want to feel in life before they lay out goals. Local leader, Lisa Simpson, will lead workshop-style discussion every other week for 5 weeks. No reading required before the first meeting. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Lost and Found Storytime and Craft – Come hear stories about things lost and things found and stay for a seek-n-find activity. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Lunchtime Book Group – Informal brown bag lunch and book discussion of “Beautiful Ruins” by local author Jess Walter. Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave., meeting room 1B. (509) 444-5307.

Mystery to Me Book Group – Discussion of “The Jury Master” by Robert Degoni. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

North Spokane Library Book Club – Discussion of the mystery novel “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). When down-on-his-luck Detective Cormoran Strike investigates a supermodel’s suicide, he is plunged into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock star boyfriends and desperate designers. Wednesday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Author Michael Koep – A discussion and signing of “The Newirth Mythology, The Invasion of Heaven.” The mysterious death of a bipolar housewife forces psychologist Loche Newirth to see traces of insanity in the most terrifying place: in himself. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Author Jess Steven Hughes – Book signing of his historical novel, “The Sign of the Eagle.” Friday, 3-8 p.m., Shadle Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008.

“Cinders” Storytime and Craft – Cinderella and chickens; what could be better? This bright and fun classic fairytale is retold by beloved author Jan Brett. Stay for a coloring craft. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

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

Author Douglas Toland – Toland’s biography, “This Life’s Tempestuous Sea,” is a multilayered creation that touches on a wide array of topics. This event is a signing only. Saturday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Deby Fredericks – The local fantasy author will greet fans and sign copies of her latest novel, “The Seven Exalted Orders.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Shadle Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 482-5288.

Author Janet Richards - Reading, discussion and signing of “Crossing the River Sorrow: One Nurse’s Story.” This book tells the poignant, sometimes humorous stories of a nurse who traveled the River Sorrow and beyond with her patients, and found her way to a place of peace. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Wordwright’s Workshop - Led by Isaac Grambo. A monthly event organized by Spokane Poetry Slam, with a flexible format and a rotating cast of workshop leaders. Anyone with an interest in writing, poetry or spoken word is welcome to attend. Content and language are not censored. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.