Literary Calendar

Author Jess Walter - Presenting his book “We Live in Water.” First author of the new Library Foundation Reading Discussion Series, “Reading for the Library.” Doors open at 5 p.m. and evening includes wine and appetizers. Tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com/event/2540084. Sunday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $30. (208) 769-2315.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “The Razor’s Edge” by Somerset Maugham. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “At the Water’s Edge” by Sara Gruen. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Story Time: We Love Dads! - Sharing stories about all sorts of human dads and animal dads. Wednesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Build your skills with a 6 p.m. grammar class, followed by the regular meeting. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Query Workshop: North Idaho-based sci-fi writer Jack Castle will talk about how to write effective queries. Castle is the author of “Bedlam Lost,” “Europa Journal” and “White Death.” Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.

Celebrate Summer Reading - Enjoy family story time in the park with snacks and family play. After story time, create a special craft and enjoy the park or play on the playground. Thursday, 10 a.m., Millwood City Park, 9205 E. Frederick Ave., east of Argonne Road, Millwood. (509) 893-8260.

Authors Joseph Haeger and Lauren Gilmore - Haeger will read from “Learn to Swim” and Gilmore will read from “Outdancing the Universe.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Authors Deanna Camp and Paul Quinnett - Reading of “The Search for Elusive Trout.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Authors Margaret Albi Verhoef and Rita Gard Seedorf - Reading of their new book, “Letters from a Wary Watcher: A Moira Edwards Mystery.” Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Young Wings: The Healing Power of Pigeons - Spokane author and documentary filmmaker Jim Jenner will share his latest film and new novel, which document the surprising power of pigeons to affect children in positive ways. Jenner presents diverse examples from an alternative school in Toppenish, a youth prison in England and many others in addition to his young adult novel. An eye-opening lecture for any parent or educator trying to bring nature into the lives of urban children. Saturday, 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5342.

Author Chris Cook - Cook is the author of two poetry collections: “The View From a Broken Mic” and his newest release, “Damn Good Cookie.” Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.