Literary Calendar
Author Guy Spitzer – Book signing Spokane-raised Spitzer’s debut novel, “Platforms,” a coming-of-age story set in 1975 Spokane and inspired by the author’s teen years. Today, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 4750 N. Division St. (509) 482-4235.
Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 796-2180.
Food for Thought Book Club – Discussion of Michael Pollan’s “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals.” Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Author F.A. Loomis - Reading, discussion and signing of “Ravan’s Winter.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers - Joyce Caudel, author of “The Hat Mysteries” series, will speak about her books and writing career. Everyone is welcome. Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 7117 N. Division St. Meal purchase is required. (509) 489-2136.
Author Claudia Hagen - The Fairfield native and former hot air balloon pilot will read from her new children’s book “Our Grandma Flies a Hot Air Balloon.” Book signing will follow. Thursday, 4 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.
3 Minute Mic - Read your own poem, someone else’s or just sit back and enjoy Spokane’s amazing live poetry scene. September’s “Remember the Word” featured reader is Leah Sottile, writer for “The Inlander,” co-creator of the “Volume” music festival, and contributing writer for “Spokane Shorties.” Open to all ages, but content is not censored. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Historian Keith C. Petersen - The Idaho state historian will discuss “John Mullan: The Tumultuous Life of a Western Road Builder,” about Mullan’s pivotal role in the development of the interior Northwest. Saturday, 2 p.m., Hastings Books Coeur d’Alene, 101 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-0464.
Author Trent Reedy - Reading, discussion and signing with the author of “Divided We Fall” and “If You’re Reading This.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.