Literary Calendar

Sun., Sept. 6, 2015

Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers - Monthly meeting with guest Mary Tyler of Hastings Books. She will talk about consigning books. Everyone is welcome. Meal purchase is required at the door. Today, 2:30 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 7117 N. Division St. (509) 489-3136.

BootSlam - BootSlam is competitive performance poetry presented by Spokane Poetry Slam. Poets have three minutes per round to present their original work, which is judged by five audience members chosen at random. The poet with the highest cumulative score after two rounds wins the $50 prize. Content is not censored. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; slam at 7:30 p.m. Today, Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. $5 to compete and suggested audience donation. (509) 703-7223.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “Empire of the Summer Moon” by S.C. Gwynne. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair” by Joel Dicker. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Larry Telles, author and publisher of Bitterroot Mountain Publishing, will present “Anatomy of a Book: What Parts are for What?” Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.

Well-Read Moose Morning Book Club - Discussion of “I Am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai. New members encouraged. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

“Go! Go! Go! Stop!” Storytime and Craft - Little Green only knows one word: ‘Go!’ It’s the perfect thing to get the construction site moving, but how will they stop? Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Children’s Storytime - Read about fun things to do on Grandparents’ Day. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Author Lloyd Johnson - Reading, discussion and signing with the author. Johnson lived for years in the Middle East, and his two books, “Living Stones” and the sequel “Cry of Hope,” help readers understand the complex issues of the region. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Books are Fun Fundraiser - Items for all ages at discounted prices. Benefitting Rockwood Employee Hardship Fund. Open to the public. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rockwood Main Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave. (509) 953-3246.

Author J.A. Jance - New York Times best-selling author will launch her 51st novel, “Dance of the Bones: A Beaumont and Walker Novel,” with a reading and book signing. The novel brings together two of her popular series characters – Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont and Arizona sheriff Brandon Walker – in a highly entertaining plot that honors both of these now-retired cops. A signing will follow in the lobby. Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Thursday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $3 donation to the Bing Building fund. (509) 838-0206.

“The Wolf of Britannia, Part I & II” - Spokane Valley author Jess Steven Hughes will sign copies of his historical novels, the prequels to his best-selling novel, “The Sign of the Eagle.” These two volumes are about the legendary Celtic British king, Caratacus, who fought the Romans for eight years after they invaded Britain in 43 A.D. Friday, 3 p.m., Hastings Moscow, 2230 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, (208) 882-8912. Saturday, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble Spokane Valley, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Author William S. Kirby - Reading, discussion and signing of his new book “Vienna.” A modern take on Sherlock Holmes’ “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Dewey Bob” Storytime and Craft - A little raccoon lives by himself in a house filled with wonderful objects, but he’s missing a friend. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - A support/critique group for writers, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. No memoirs, nonfiction, poetry, etc. Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month, noon-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.

Author Esta Rosevear - Signing her recent children’s book, “Rebecca and Humongous Harry,” which helps children 3 to 7 to understand what a bully is and how to handle a bullying situation. Saturday, 4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Urban Poets Society - Celebrate the spoken word and support local poets, or offer your own performance. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Round 11 - Songwriters, slam poets and visual artists will share the stage and create while the audience sits only a few feet away. Featuring musicians Planes on Paper, Lucas Brown and Josh Hedlund. Special guest poet Anastasia Aguon and visual artist Isaac Grambo. Saturday, 8 p.m., 228 W. Sprague Ave. $8/advance; $10/door. (509) 747-2174.

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