Tracy Weber: 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Weber’s new book, “Murder Likes It Hot,” is the sixth in the Downward Dog Mystery series. When an employee is found dead at the local homeless shelter for youth, yoga instructor Kate Davidson sets aside her fertility and financial woes to support and defend the teenagers. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
Craig Romano: 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Romano’s “Urban Trails Seattle” features 45 hikes not only around Seattle, but also throughout south King County and on Vashon and Blake Islands. Romano is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books about outdoor recreation. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Kimberley Bouchard: 6 p.m. Jan. 18, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Bouchard will read from and talk about the fourth book in her “Positively Disney” series. Her books share heartwarming stories about Disney’s impact on people’s lives — be they tourists, Disneyland or Disney World cast members or movie animators. Do you love Disney? Collect all four books. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Paul Souders: Noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 19, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. The author, adventurer and photographer will share about his book, “Arctic Solitaire: A Boat, a Bay and the Quest for the Perfect Bear.” Souders takes his C-Dory and his cameras to Hudson Bay to find and photograph polar bears over the course of three summers. He interacts with the people, animals and history that he encounters and experiences life-threatening conditions on his solo expeditions. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Katie Yusuf: 2 p.m. Jan. 19, Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Suite 105, Edmonds. Yusuf will read from and sign copies of her children’s book “Grandma’s Precious Memories,” which is geared toward helping children understand memory loss in loved ones. She based the book on experiences with her grandmother’s dementia and her nephew’s reaction to it. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
Kristi Charish: 6 p.m. Jan. 19, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “Lipstick Voodoo” is the second book in Charish’s urban fantasy series. Kincaid Strange isn’t your average voodoo practitioner. When her roommate — the ghost of a grunge-rocker — comes home bound to a dead body, it’s up to Kincaid to figure out how to free him. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
POETRY READINGS
Neverending Bookshop: 6 p.m. Feb. 1. The first ever Flash Fiction and Poetry Slam is at the bookshop, 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
Jean Kim: The former minister from Everett has written her autobiography. Titled “Hope in the Color Purple,” Kim’s book is about her emigration from Korea, her service in the Presbyterian church and her experiences a social worker serving the homeless. All profits from the sale of the book will benefit the Hope in the Color Purple Fund. More about the author at www.jeankimhome.com.
Craig Romano: Get your heart pumping with a quick run, enjoy a peaceful hike, or take the kids for a stroll — all on trails close to home. Romano’s “Urban Trails Everett” features 45 hikes around Everett and throughout western Snohomish County, as well as on Whidbey and Camano islands. Romano is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books about outdoor recreation. Learn more at www.craigromano.com.
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