Literary Calendar

An Evening with Jack London - Actor and scholar Michael Oakes tells the greatest story Jack London ever wrote – his own. From the age of 9, London toiled as a factory worker, oyster pirate, sailor, writer and rancher. In his 40 short years, London roamed the globe from the Klondike to the South Seas and Asia. Today, 6 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. (509) 893-8400.

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. Monday, 1 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330; Wednesday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Shawn Vestal - Spokesman-Review columnist will read from his book, “Godforsaken Idaho,” winner of the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize and long-listed for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “The Museum of Extraordinary Things” by Alice Hoffman. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Workshop on writing queries. Share your work and get helpful feedback. Every meeting features a speaker on the subject of writing and small group critique. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 651-8701.

Stories with Heart: Storytime and Activity - Sweet stories, sweet treats and a sweet activity. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Blurt! and Blather Open Mic - All ages open mic hosted by Davy Nguyen. Join in by listening and or reading poetry. This is a safe space for people to share their poetry about anything and everything that they want. Poems and poets will not be censored for content. Thursday, 6 p.m., Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. Free admission. (303) 667-0087.

Author S.M. Hulse - Reading and signing of the debut novel, “Black River.” The novel follows a former prison guard as he returns to his Montana hometown in the wake of his wife’s death from cancer. There he must come to terms with the prison riot 20 years ago that changed his life forever. Friday, 6:30 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-2669.

Author Trent Reedy - Reading, discussion and signing of the National Guard veteran and nationally acclaimed author’s book, “Burning Nation.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Valentine’s Day Storytime with Auntie Jannie - Stories, crafts and special treats will be ready for you to help spread some love on this special day. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author J.L. Fields - A signing and sampling of delectable recipes from the new cookbook, “Vegan Pressure Cooking.” Saturday, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

The Wordwright’s Workshop - Presented by Spokane Poetry Slam. This is a poetry, writing, performance and spoken word workshop open to poets and writers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Workshop leaders provide writing prompts and a supportive environment to help you grow as a writer, reader and performer. Content and language are not censored. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.