Snohomish County book calendar
Published 1:30 am Sunday, October 1, 2017
Eli Sanders
2 p.m. Oct. 7, Everett Public Library
Sanders, who won a Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 2012 for his reporting for The Stranger, will talk about his book “While the City Slept: A Love Lost to Violence and a Young Man’s Descent into Madness.” The book chronicles the murder of Teresa Butz, the attack on her partner, Jennifer Hopper, and the unchecked journey into mental illness of their attacker, Isaiah Kalebu. The book is a look at mental health and criminal justice systems, which failed Butz, Hopper and Kalebu with tragic results. The book is a finalist for a Washington State Book Award. The library is at 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Windy Lynn Harris
2 p.m. Oct. 8, Northgate Barnes & Noble
“Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays: The Essential Guide to Getting Your Work Published” by Harris hit shelves earlier this month. Harris grew up on Lake Goodwin and attended Lakewood High School. This is her first book. Short stories and personal essays have never been hotter, Harris said. These types of short pieces are submitted every week by writers who connect with the right editor, at the right time and in the right way. Writers don’t need a literary agent to participate in the process, she said. She’ll be at Barnes & Noble, 301 NE Northgate Way, in the Northgate Mall to give a presentation about publishing short creative writing.
Elise Hooper
5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19, Edmonds Bookshop
Hooper will read from and sign copies of her new book “The Other Alcott: A Novel.” Hooper’s debut novel tells the story of May Alcott, youngest sister of Louisa and a talented artist. The shop is at 111 Fifth Ave. S. in Edmonds.
Lori Tsugawa Whaley
7 p.m. Oct. 19, Mill Creek University Book Store
Whaley will read from and sign copies of her new book “The Courage of a Samurai.” The samurai warriors of ancient Japan lived by a moral and ethical code known as Bushido, the way of the warrior. This code of chivalry sculpted their culture and influenced all aspects of their lives and society. After the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March 2011, Whaley says the world witnessed the characteristics of Bushido, including courage, integrity, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty. Her book presents these principles as a guide for navigating the challenges we all face with examples of individuals who exemplify their meaning in today’s world. The store is located at 15311 Main St., Mill Creek Town Center.
Aileen Langhans
2 p.m. Oct. 22, Everett Public Library
Langhans will present her new book, “Random Facts From the Founding Days of Everett, Washington” in the library’s auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds from her book go toward framing historic photographs in the Northwest Room of the library. Langhans is a longtime member of Historic Everett, and has been writing the organization’s newsletter for years.
Steven Henry
11 a.m. Oct. 28, Mill Creek University Book Store
The award-winning illustrator will read from his new children’s book “Herbert’s First Halloween.” Herbert is deeply doubtful about his first Halloween — but with a little help from his dad and a special tiger costume, Herbert might just find confidence on Halloween night. The store is located at 15311 Main St., Mill Creek Town Center.
Poetry readings
7 p.m. Mondays, Black Lab Gallery, Everett
The gallery offers a poetry reading each Monday evening at 1618 Hewitt Ave. For more information, call 425-512-9476.
7 p.m. Thursdays, Cafe Zippy, Everett
Everett Poetry night at the cafe is on most Thursday evenings at 1502 Rucker Ave. Call 425-303-0474.
6 p.m. first Thursdays, Hibulb Cultural Center, Tulalip
On Oct. 5, hear longtime Marysville English teacher Melanie Kreiger read from her new works. Open mic follows. In the center’s library at 6410 23rd Ave. NE.
Email information for this calendar to sbruestle@heraldnet.com.
