Kamila Shamsie: 7 p.m. Sept. 10, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. Shamsie’s new book, “Home Fire,” is a suspenseful and heartbreaking story of an immigrant family driven to pit love against loyalty, with devastating consequences. Shamsie is the author of several previous novels, including “Broken Verses” and “Burnt Shadows.” She is the winner of the 2018 Women’s Prize for Fiction and has been a finalist for the Man Booker Prize, the Orange Prize (twice) and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Craig Johnson: 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. “Depth of Winter” is Johnson’s new novel in his bestselling Longmire mystery series. Welcome to Walt Longmire’s worst nightmare: An international hit man and the head of one of the most vicious drug cartels in Mexico has kidnapped Walt’s beloved daughter, Cady, to auction her off to his worst enemies. The government is no help, so Walt heads to the desert alone, one man against an army. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Keith O’Brien: 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. “Fly Girls” is the untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and ’30s — and won. A former reporter for the Boston Globe, O’Brien has recovered a chapter not just in feminism and aviation but in 20th-century American history in the tradition of “Hidden Figures” and “The Girls of Atomic City.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Rebecca Schaeffer: 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. “Dexter” meets “This Savage Song” in Schaeffer’s “Not Even Bones,” a dark fantasy about a girl who sells magical body parts on the black market—until she’s betrayed. This is Schaeffer’s debut novel. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Pascha Adamo: Noon Sept. 15, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. The bookshop welcomes back Adamo with her new book “How We Came to Be: A CeCe and Roxy Book.” Best friends from the start, CeCe and Roxy become family when Roxy’s owner must go away. Meet the biracial family that fosters this lovable pit bull. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
A Novel Affair: The Friends of the Everett Public Library will host A Novel Affair from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 22 at the main library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Featuring live music, appetizers and a silent auction. Proceeds go to special library programs and services. Tickets are $35 in advance (including a service fee) and $40 at the door. Visit www.epls.org/friends or call 425-257-8022 for more information.
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.
NEW BOOKS
Mwati Mwila: Mwila’s memoir “Strengthening Your Identity: While the Shadow is in Front of You” is her debut as an author. We all know that life has its ups and downs, but when the Lynnwood woman was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she thought her life would be mostly down from that point on. In her book, Mwila shares her story of living with bipolar disorder to inspire others to keep on riding the rollercoaster called life. More at www.mwatimwila.com.
Steve K. Bertrand: The Mukilteo author has another haiku book out: “Under Hawk’s Gaze,” centered around seasonal experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Bertrand is the author of many collections of poems written in the Japanese verse form. The award-winning poet, historian and photographer has published more than 20 books. All of his books are available on Amazon.
JoAnn Cardle Ross: An Everett native, Ross has published a short memoir titled “Emily.” It is a supernatural story involving attempted suicide and how to overcome it. Note: This is not the JoAnn Ross who writes romance novels. The e-book is free on Amazon through September for National Suicide Prevention Month.
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