Author events and poetry readings around Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Sunday, March 31, 2019

Jeffrey Siger: 7 p.m. April 2, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Siger’s “The Mykonos Mob” is the latest in his Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis mystery series. When a corrupt ex-police colonel is assassinated, Kaldis battles a potential mob war for control of Mykonos’ vices while his wife undertakes to mentor young girls caught up in the island’s exploitative culture — unaware that her well-intended plans are on a deadly collision course with her husband’s investigation. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Heather Mayer: 6 p.m. April 5, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “Beyond The Rebel Girl” is a study of women and the Industrial Workers of the World — or Wobblies as they are commonly known — in the Pacific Northwest from 1905-1924. Mayer is a historian interested in social justice movements in the United States. Her studies focus on the intersection of gender and labor activism. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

John Dodge: Noon to 1 p.m. April 6, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. The Columbus Day storm of 1962 was a freak of nature, a weather outlier with deadly winds topping 100 mph. It killed dozens, injured hundreds, damaged more than 50,000 homes and leveled enough timber to build 1 million homes. In “A Deadly Wind,” Dodge tells a compelling story spiced with human drama, Cold War tension and Pacific Northwest history. Dodge is a retired journalist with a 40-year career. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.

Gregory Erich Phillips: 6 p.m. April 6, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “The Exile” is a heart-wrenching love story that crosses cultures and borders, shedding light on the challenges faced by Hispanic immigrants living in the United States. Phillips also is the author of “Love of Finished Years,” which won grand prize in the Chanticleer Reviews writing competition. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Stacey Marie Brown: 6 p.m. April 7, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The author will talk about two of her novels: “The Unlucky Ones” and “Twisted Love.” Brown not only loves reading books about hot bad boys and sarcastic heroines who kick butt — she writes them, too. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

POETRY READINGS

The Neverending Bookshop: 6 p.m. first Fridays. The bookshop hosts a Flash Fiction and Poetry Slam at 7530 Olympic View Drive, Suite 105, Edmonds. All poets and short fiction/non-fiction writers are welcome. Call 425-415-1945.

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.

NEW BOOKS

Steve K. Bertrand: The Mukilteo author has another haiku book out: “Distant Islands” focuses on nature — of the outdoors and human variety — in the Pacific Northwest. Bertrand has authored many collections of poems written in the Japanese verse form. The award-winning poet, historian and photographer has published more than 25 books. Find his books on Amazon.

Lesley Moffat: Are the demands of your teaching job taking a toll on your health? “I Love My Job But It’s Killing Me” is a teacher’s guidebook to conquering chronic stress and sickness. The band director at Jackson High School in Mill Creek for more than 30 years, Moffat was sick and tired of being sick and tired. When she figured out through trial and error how to get back to work, she decided to write a how-to guide for her fellow educators. More about the author at mpowerededucator.com.

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