Literary calendar

Sun., Jan. 25, 2015

Author Sharma Shields - A launch party and reading for “The Sasquatch Hunter’s Almanac.” Join the celebration with a reading and discussion of this work set in Eastern Washington. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club - Discussion of “Bloodlines” by Janet Campbell. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.

Wow, it’s Cold Outside! Storytime and Craft - Snuggle up and read stories about lizards, winter, and all things cold. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Literary Freedom Book Group - Discussion of “The Circle” by Dave Eggers. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Poet Terry Martin - Reading and signing of her new collection of poetry, “The Light You Find.” Martin, who grew up in Spokane, now teaches in the English department at Central Washington University. This is her third collection of poetry. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

The Wintery Poetry Workshop & Reading - Features a reading by Seattle poet Thomas Aslin and an open mic for students of the workshop. Reservations are required. The reading is free and open to the public. Friday, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $50/suggested donation. (208) 255-4410.

Stringtown Press Reading and Celebration - This brainchild of Polly Buckingham is a literary publication and press. There will be multiple authors, including Terry Martin, Sandee Meade, Jeff Dunn, Jeff Gerhardstein, Sam Mills, Maya Jewell Zeller, and the featured author, Steve Cleveland. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206. There will also be a reading with Polly Buckingham and Steve Cleveland on Saturday, 4 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669. Free.

Author Ksenia Anske - Before setting off on a cross-country literary adventure with her Amtrak Residency award, Anske will stop at Auntie’s. Ankse’s science fiction writing has caught the attention of many. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.