Author events and poetry readings around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Sunday, November 25, 2018
Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard: 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “Seattle Now & Then” is Dorpat’s compilation of a lifetime of documenting the city’s heritage as a local historian. He has written his photo-history column with the same name for The Seattle Times since 1982. Each “then” image is paired with a new, matching “now” picture photographed by Jean Sherrard. Dorpat is the author of many books, including three volumes of “Seattle Now & Then” and “Building Washington.” Sherrard is a photographer, writer and actor who began working with Dorpat about 20 years ago. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
James D. Macon: 11 a.m. Dec. 1, The Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Unit 105, Edmonds. The bookstore welcomes Macon back to talk about his latest book in the “Phosfire Journey” series. “Opener of Doors” picks up where “Purveryors and Acquirers” and “Practitioner of the Arts” leaves off. Zeal, a young phosfire and his shadow cat, Kit, seek out the cause of Mother Essmee’s distress, only to find out that his esteemed mentor — Master Feneas — is dying. What happens when Mother Essmee and Master Feneas’ bond is shattered? Zeal doesn’t want to find out. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
Roy DeLeon: 2 p.m. Dec. 1, The Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Unit 105, Edmonds. The bookshop welcomes back illustrator DeLeon with his new children’s book “Margaret’s Night in St. Peter’s.” This Christmas book continues “The Pope’s Cat” series on Margaret the cat’s adventures with the pope. DeLeon will do a reading, signing and a Q&A. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
Matthew Hunt: 6 p.m. Dec. 14, University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. When the solar flares first erupt in Hunt’s “Solar Reboot,” Cameron tries to rationalize the disaster away. The electrical grid will come back up. The government will reassure the panicked populace. The hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes will abate. Most importantly, Cameron’s husband, Alex, and daughter, Piper, will get home safely from New York City. Instead, Cameron finds herself alone as the world tears itself apart. More at www.ubookstore.com/mill-creek.
Peggy Herring: 2 p.m. Dec. 15, The Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Unit 105, Edmonds. Herring’s book “Anna, Like Thunder” is based on historical events. In 1808, the Russian brig St. Nikolai ran aground off the Washington coast with 22 crew members on board. Peggy’s novel follows the story of 18-year-old Anna Petrovna Bulygina as she travels aboard the trading ship. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
POETRY READINGS
Edmonds Bookshop: 5 p.m. third Thursdays. Third Thursday Art Walk poetry readings are held during the Everett Art Walk at the bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Call 425-775-2789 for more.
Black Lab Gallery: 7 p.m. Mondays. The gallery offers a poetry reading each Monday evening at 1618 Hewitt Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-512-9476.
Cafe Zippy: 7 p.m. Thursdays. Everett Poetry Night at the cafe is on most Thursday evenings at 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Call 425-303-0474.
Hibulb Cultural Center: 6 p.m. first Thursdays. The museum’s Open Mic Poetry series continues. In the Longhouse Room at 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. Visit www.hibulbculturalcenter.org for more.
Email event information for this calendar with the subject “Books” to features@heraldnet.com.
