Literary calendar

Sun., July 26, 2009

Author Rick Bass - Acclaimed Montana author presents his latest book, “The Wild Marsh: Four Seasons at Home in Montana.” Monday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author J.A. Jance - Author presents her latest book, “Fire and Ice.” Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Jim Lynch - Former reporter for The Spokesman-Review who enjoyed international success with his first novel, “The Highest Tide,” presents “Border Songs.” Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Science & Science Fiction Authors - Meet celebrity authors and pick up their latest books in this kickoff event for the SpoCon science fiction convention. Bestselling author L.E. Modesitt, Jr., author of “Haze,” will be joined by Patricia Briggs (“Moon Called”), Alan Boyle, science editor at MSNBC and author of “The Case For Pluto” (due in October). Also signing their work are John Dalmas (“Playmasters”), James Glass (“Viper of Portello”) and Lynn Hardy (“Prophecy of the Flame: Love’s Dawning”). Thursday. 6:30-8 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

UI Summer Book Club - Exploring feminist utopia. Pick up a copy of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “Herland” and Gerd Brantenberg’s “Egalia’s Daughters” to discuss these two books. Thursday. 4 p.m., University of Idaho, Idaho Commons Bookstore, 875 S. Line St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-7251.

Poetry Writing Workshop - Presented by Lost Horse Press, featuring Carolyne Wright. Friday, 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lost Horse Studio, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint. $125, includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. (208) 255-4410.

Author Tami Lynn Kent - Reading from her new book, “Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit and Joy in the Root of the Female Body.” Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon, Bookpeople, 521 S. Main, Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-7957.

Feathered Friends Storytime and Craft - Listen to stories about birds and make a pine cone birdfeeder to take home. All Ages. Saturday. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.