Literary Calendar

Aug. 23, 2022 Updated Fri., Aug. 26, 2022 at 4:41 p.m.

By Skylynne McCaughey skylynnem@spokesman.com (509) 459-5434

Book Release: “A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden” – Release of Spokane author and podcaster, Sarah Mackenzie’s “A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden” illustrated by Breezy Brookshire. The books kick starter will be open through Sept. 1. More information can be found at alittlemorebeautiful.com.

Ann Humphreys Book Reading and Signing – Ann Humphreys to celebrate her new book release, “The Tao of Hoop: On the Transformational Practice of Hula Hooping” with a reading and signing, followed by a hula hoop lesson across the street in Riverfront Park. Sunday 3 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Drop in and Write – Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Creative Circle with Jess Walter – Volunteer drive with bestselling author Jess Walter. Jess Walter to be interviewed about his newest release, “The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories.” Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.

Wonder Wednesdays – A virtual storytime featuring books about imagination, creativity, adventure and exploration. Visit cdalibrary.com/library-events for the Zoom link. Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Book Reading with Jess Walter – Award winning author Jess Walter will read from his latest book, “The Angel of Rome and Other Stories.” Admission to the event is included with purchase of “The Angel of Rome” from BookPeople of Moscow. Check bookpeopleofmoscow.com for availability of door tickets. Wednesday, 7 p.m. BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-2669.

Spokane Authors and Self Publishers – Open to authors of all experience levels. Network, learn about publishing and promotion and discuss your writing with others. Meets the first Thursday of the month, 2 p.m. Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

KYRS Community Radio: Page Turner Show – History teacher Ty Brown will be talking about his book, “Byron Riblet: Forgotten Engineering Genius” on Friday, 1 p.m. Listen on The Page Turner Show on KYRS Community Radio 88.1, 92.3 or streamed at KYRS.org.