Literary calendar

BootSlam - All ages performance poetry competition organized by Spokane Poetry Slam. Poets will have three minutes per round to perform 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 the $50 grand prize. 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, Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. $5/competitors or spectators. (509) 703-7223.

Book Discussions: “The Call of the Wild” - Read the book and gather with fellow book lovers to interact with the text more deeply through discussion. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; 4 p.m. Thursday, Rocket Bakery, 3315 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 927-2340. Free.

Author Peter Tormey - Reading, discussion and signing of “The Thursday Speeches: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Football from Coach Don James.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. 1 p.m. Wednesday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 796-2180.

Food For Thought Book Club - Presented in partnership with the Inland Northwest Food Network. Discussion of “Every Day in Tuscany” by Frances Mayes, dozens of recipes from her kitchen and garden in Italy. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Coeur d’Alene Library, Gozzer Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

“Marketing Tips & Tricks for Authors” - Presented by T.A. Bratcher, author of “The Road Chosen” at the Spokane Authors & Self-Publishers monthly meeting. 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Golden Corral Restaurant, 7117 N. Division St. (509) 499-2012.

“Northwest Gardener’s Handbook: Your Complete Guide” - The next meeting of the Inland Empire Gardeners will feature local gardening experts and writers Pat Munts and Susan Mulvihill talk about their book, “Northwest Gardener’s Handbook: Your Complete Guide.” You will have an opportunity to purchase your own signed copy at the meeting. 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. (509) 535-8434. There will also be a signing 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. Eighth Ave. (509) 924-4572. Free.

Regional Poetry Out Loud Finals - Hosted by Eastern Washington University’s Get Lit! Programs. A national arts education program that encourages mastery of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic competition to high schools across the country. 7 p.m. Thursday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 359-6335.

3 Minute Mic - Poetry open mic. This event is free and open to everyone, but content is never censored. Bring a friend, and come experience Spokane’s renowned live poetry scene. Hosted by Chris Cook. 6 p.m. Friday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Anthology - Anthology is where stories, poems, music, and comedy overlap in a night of unbridled word-slinging. There will poetry and stories, improv, a bad poetry contest and music throughout the night. RiverLit will also announce the writer, poet, and artist in residence for 2015. 7 p.m. Friday, The Bartlett, 228 W Sprague. $10. (509) 264-3604.

Poets William Wright & Andrea Scarpino - Reading, discussion and book signing during the EWU Visiting Writers Series. Presented by the Inland Northwest Center for Writers MFA Program at EWU and Get Lit! programs. 8 p.m. Friday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Janene Loucks - Reading, discussion and signing of the first book in this local author’s trilogy, “Two Minutes.” 7 p.m. Saturday, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.