Literary calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Lee Pierce - Book release party for “The Vampire Congress, Book One of the Samhain Chronicles.” Today, 1-4:30 p.m., Tree of Knowledge Bookstore, 409 First St., Cheney. (509) 559-5394
Terry Tempest Williams - The renowned nature writer (“Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place,” “Red,” “Finding Beauty in a Broken World”) will speak and sign books at a luncheon fundraiser to benefit the Inland Northwest Land Trust. Monday, noon-1:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $45/advance, $50/door. (509) 328-2939, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/107339
Gay & Lesbian Book Group - “The Little Strangers” by Sarah Waters. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 796-2180
Patrick McManus - Leading local author Northwest humorist presents his latest book, “The Huckleberry Murders: A Sheriff Bo Tully Mystery.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Judy Bentley - Join Bentley for a look at the stories embedded in Washington’s landscape, as shown in her new book, “Hiking Washington’s History.” Thursday, 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. (509) 328-9900
Catherine Gildiner - Toronto author of the best-selling memoir “Too Close to the Falls” discusses her latest autobiography, “After the Falls: Coming of Age in the Sixties.” Thursday. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
27th Annual Writing Rally - Family literacy initiative for students in preschool through sixth grade, featuring Sally M. Walker, author of roughly four dozen books for children and young adults. Registration is required and a parent or guardian must accompany each child; some volunteers are available. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitworth University, Cowles Memorial Auditorium, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $17, includes T-shirt, snack, writing and art supplies, reception and participation for one child and one adult. (509) 777-3263
Devi Fournier - Signing her book “The Gift Exchange.” Saturday, 2-5 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342
Cami Ostman - Presents her book “Second Wind: One Woman’s Midlife Quest to Run Seven Marathons on Seven Continents.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206