Snohomish County book calendar
Published 1:30 am Sunday, January 28, 2018
Margaret Turcott
7 p.m. Jan. 30, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
A local author and the Bothell Historical Museum president, Turcott presents a visual tour of the history of Bothell and its distinct neighborhoods in her new book “Bothell.” The bookstore is in the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Susan Wise Bauer
7 p.m. Jan. 31, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
Bauer will talk about and sign copies of “Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education.” When a serious problem arises at school, homeschool advocate Bauer argues the fault is more likely to lie with the school — or the educational system itself — than with the child. “Rethinking School” is a guide to negotiating the school system in a way that nurtures and protects your child’s mind, emotions and spirit.
Tracy Weber
1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 3, Edmonds Bookshop
Weber is back for another Edmonds visit to promote her newest book, “Pre-Meditated Murder,” the fifth in her Downward Dog mystery series. With her boyfriend as a prime suspect for murder, yoga instructor Kate Davidson must figure out how his estranged wife died. The bookstore is at 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
Rita Hupy and Claire Swedberg
Through Feb. 4, Skagit County Historical Museum, La Conner
The museum’s fall exhibit is based on the book, “In the Valley of the Mystic.” The exhibition brings the book to life by featuring the work of local artists from the 20th century. The La Conner museum, at 501 Fourth St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. More at www.skagitcounty.net/museum.
JoJo Moyes
7 p.m. Feb. 6, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park
A New York Times bestselling author, Moyes will talk about and sign copies of her new book “Still Me,” featuring the heroine of her books “Me Before You” and “After You.” In “Still Me,” Louisa Clark is mixing in New York high society, where she meets a man who brings with him a whisper of her past. As Lou tries to keep the two sides of her world together, she finds herself carrying secrets — not all her own.
Candace Wellman
Noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 10, Edmonds Bookshop
A Bellingham resident and local historian, Wellman will talk about and sign copies of her new book “Peace Weavers: Uniting the Salish Coast Through Cross-Cultural Marriages.” The book explores how peace-weaving marriages between Salish families and pioneer men played a crucial role in mid-1800s regional settlement.
New books
Edmonds travel writer Rick Steves has released the third edition of his award-winning book “Travel As A Political Act.” In the book, Steves invites readers to join him in exploring the globe while leaving their baggage behind. He doesn’t preach politics — but some chapters are revised to reflect travel in the post Trump, post-Brexit world. More at www.ricksteves.com.
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
The museum’s Open Mic Poetry series continues. In the Longhouse Room at 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. Visit www.hibulbculturalcenter.org for more.
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