Literary Calendar

Digging Up Murder - Archaeologists, anthropologists, geologists and forensic scientists dig into the mysteries surrounding sudden and violent deaths. Collect some new mystery authors to try, and bring your favorites to share. Presented by Kandy Brandt, SCLD librarian and mystery maven. Monday, 1 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group – Discussion of “Wild Life” by Molly Glass. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author J.R. Rain - The author will read, discuss and sign his book, “Samantha Moon Rising.” The book is part of his “Vampire for Hire” series. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., mezzanine. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Sam Lien Le - Spokane resident Sam Lien Le will sign copies of his autobiography, “The Spirit Stills the Storms: From Tyranny to the American Dream.” Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Costco, 355 E. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (888) 361-9473.

Meet the Authors: Vegan & Gluten-Free Cookbook Signing - Join Adrienne Milligan, author of “The Gluten-Free Way: My Way,” and Christina-Marie Wright, author of “Get Real Vegan Desserts,” for a taste of their recipes and a book signing. Friday, noon, Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Author D. Andrew McChesney - Book signing of his fantasy novel, “Beyond the Ocean’s Edge: A Stone Island Sea Story.” The book follows Royal Navy Lt. Edward Pierce in 1802 as he sails headlong into an arena of mistaken identities, violent naval battles, strange truces, dangerous liaisons, international intrigue, superstition and ancient prophecies. Friday, 4 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342.

Poet Linda Beeman - Does poetry about a gritty little mining town intrigue you? Linda Beeman combines history and lyricism to tell the story of a mythic, rough-and-tumble mining town. Friday, 5 p.m., Great Northern Depot Museum, 219 Sixth St., Wallace, (208) 752-0111; Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., (509) 838-0206.

Author Alan Torgerson - He will be signing copies of “Killer Bees Strike Canada,” a bicycling adventure in Canada with bears, bakeries and a magic elixir. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings Books Coeur d’Alene, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2407.

Author Chris Carlson - Reading, discussion, and signing of “Medimont Reflections.” Saturday, 4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., (509) 838-0206.

Author Scott Johnson – Reading, discussion, and signing of “The Wolf and the Watchman: A Father, a Son, and the CIA.” Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., (509) 838-0206.