Upcoming book events happening around the county

Published 3:36 pm Thursday, October 22, 2015

Wendy Hinman

2 p.m. Oct. 25, Everett Public Library

Hinman and her husband Garth Wilcox set off on a seven-year epic journey in their 31-foot wooden cutter Velella, and she lived to tell the tale in her book, “Tightwads on the Loose: A Seven-Year Pacific Odyssey.” Hinman manages to wring humor out of this conjugal 34,000 nautical mile saga, even through typhoons, close calls with freighters, potential pirates and near-collisions with phantom night vessels. The voyage encompassed 19 countries and a lot of ocean, all without refrigeration or the Internet. Free event in the library’s auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave.

Chris Spencer

7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Zech Hall, WICA

The author and the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley are planning this 100-Word Short Story Smash, a popular ode to concise editing. Deadline to submit a short story is Oct. 21. To receive a list of rules and tips from Spencer, email cspencer@whidbey.com.

Julie Loan Ky Alexander

6 p.m. Oct. 29, Monroe Library

The Monroe Historical Society hosts Monroe postal clerk Julie Loan Kim Ky Alexander in a presentation about her experiences living in Vietnam during and after the Vietnam War, as well as her harrowing journey to relocate to the U.S. and begin a new life. Her autobiography, “A Rose on the Steel Ground,” was released last year. It will be available at the presentation for purchase and signing. Vietnamese refreshments will be served. The library is located at 1070 Village Way.

Kyle Moses

6 p.m. Oct. 29, Hibulb Cultural Center

Moses will read from his poetry and from the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe, best known for his tales of mystery and macabre, and considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. An open microphone follows. Admission discount of $2 for anyone dressed in a Halloween costume.

JoAnne Nelson

2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Grow Washington

Nelson will be reading her newest book, “The Witches’ Little Sister” at the Snohomish Grow Washington store on Halloween. Come a little early to trick or treat and stay for story time. Grow Washington is located at 1204 First St., Snohomish.

Jay Jacobs

2 p.m. Nov. 7, Everett Public Library

Author, attorney and sailor Jay Jacobs will talk about his thriller “The Widow Wave” in the library auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The event is free and copies of the book will be available for sale. The book centers on a true wrongful death lawsuit resulting from the loss of lives when a salmon-fishing boat went down in the Pacific near San Francisco. Jacobs served as counsel for the defendant, the widow of the boat’s owner. The lawsuit was brought by the widow of one of the victims. Jacobs has been an attorney for 35 years, specializing in maritime law. Prior to law school, he was a sailor and then an officer in the merchant marine.

Amy McCullough

7 p.m. Nov. 5, Third Place Books Ravenna

The author will be discussing her memoir, “The Box Wine Sailors: Misadventures of a Broke Young Couple at Sea.” The adventure begins in Everett, where she buys a used boat. She shares true and often humorous tales of her months-long journey down the Pacific Coast on a 27-foot sailboat with her “mate for life” (neither of whom had any real sailing experience). It’s an entertaining and inspiring read for sailors or travelers of all experience levels or anyone dreaming of an escape from the daily grind. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Mary Korte

Nov. 7, Christmas Gifts on Broadway

The Kirkland author has written a three-volume adult/young adult novel, “Kaleidoscope Santa,” which offers the story of a Santa Claus of all colors. The book also is available on Amazon. The shop is located at 3224 Broadway, Everett.

To submit news for the book calendar, contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.