Literary calendar

“Manito Park: Jewel of Spokane” - Join local author and historian Tony Bamonte as he shares information and details from his new book about South Hill’s Manito Park. Monday, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “The Daughters of Mars” by Thomas Keneally. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“Bats in the Band” Storytime and Craft - These bats are special. These bats are neat. Storytime is such a treat. Join them on their many adventures in this story by Brian Lies. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Lunchtime Book Group - Bring your lunch and join an informal book discussion of “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. Wednesday, noon, Downtown Spokane Public Library Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave., Room 1B. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Broken Mic - This open mic event will feature contributors to “Railtown Almanac,” a Spokane poetry anthology. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Neato Burrito, 827 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 847-1234.

Blurt! and Blather Open Mic - All ages open mic hosted by Davy Nguyen. Join in by listening and or reading poetry. Poems and poets will not be censored for content. Thursday, Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. Free. (303) 667-0087.

2014 Everybody Reads- Erin Saldin’s book, “The Girls of No Return,” is the selection for the 2014 Everybody Reads. This is a partnership of bookstores and libraries encouraging all citizens to read and discuss the same book. The author will visit Colfax High School on Thursday at 10:10 a.m. and Tekoa High School at 12:10 p.m. The community is invited to both free events. (509) 397-4366. Friday, noon, 1912 Center, 412 Third St., Moscow. (208) 843-7254.

Poet Naomi Shihab Nye - Award-winning Palestinian-American poet has spent 30 years traveling, giving readings and leading workshops around the world. Her work is informed by a wide variety of places and topics, especially the intersections of cultures. She is author and editor of more than 30 volumes, ranging from collections of poetry to anthologies of writing from around the world. Following the reading will be a question and answer session, as well as a book signing. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, College of Law Courtroom, 711 S. Rayburn St., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-7251.

Writing the Survivor Memoir - Lunch and learn program lead by Sonja S. Mongar, a published journalist, memoirist and retired English professor. The session will include a short discussion of trauma narrative, transition to a guided writing activity focused of craft, and exploration of strategies to approach difficult stories. Friday, noon-2 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $20; parking fee required. (509) 279-6030.

Author D. J. Atwood - Book signing of his debut novel, “Lady of the Island,” a tale of love and crime. Friday, 4-8 p.m., Hastings Spokane Valley, 15312 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-0667; Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Barnes & Noble Spokane Valley, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-4104.

Author Margaret Schulte - Reading, discussion and signing of “Strangers Have the Best Candy,” a book about how to talk to strangers. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

The Round #2 - Songwriters, slam poets and visual artists will share the stage and create while the audience sits only a few feet away. Featuring musicians Galen Disston from Pickwick, Duke Hogue and Hannah Reader. Featured poet will be Kurt Olson and featured visual artist will be Tiffany Patterson. Friday, 8 p.m., 228 W. Sprague Ave. $8. (509) 747-2174.

NaNoWriMo Write-In - Drop in anytime to work on your own NaNoWriMo masterpiece. Bring your favorite notepad or laptop or use one of the library’s computers to work on your project. Staff will be on hand with a prompt or two. Saturday, 10 a.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Friends of the Moran Prairie Library Book Sale - Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free admission. (509) 893-8340.

Author Renee Charles - Signing of “Only Love Survives,” the author’s debut book about zombies and romance in a fantastical world. Swing by to meet and greet the author and pick up a zombie-themed treat. Saturday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Flash Fiction Workshop - Flash fiction can be fun to write and pack quite a punch. Local author Sharma Shields will coach you on how to begin, maintain, and resolve your own micro stories. Saturday, 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5307.

Author Patrick Lee - Reading discussion and signing with veteran smokejumper and author of “Kickers: A Novel of the Secret War.” For three young smokejumpers, working for the CIA intensifies the kick of the jumping, the money is great, and off-duty hours are spent at the notorious Lulu’s in Vientiane. Life is good, until the they learn how willingly the CIA will sacrifice smokejumpers and Hmong alike. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Authors John Whalen, Laura Read and Maya Jewell Zeller - Reading, discussion and signing to celebrate the publication of “Above the Pear Trees” by John Whalen, winner of the 2014 Floating Bridge Press chapbook competition. He will be joined by Laura Read, 2010 Chapbook Award winner, and 2014 finalist Maya Jewell Zeller. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.