Victoria Price: 7 p.m. June 4, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. In “The Way of Being Lost,” an intimate guide to finding one’s path, the daughter of Vincent Price shares her journey toward accepting his legacy of remaining curious, giving back, practicing joy and saying yes. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Bruce Holbert: 7 p.m. June 5, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. Holbert’s new book “Whiskey” follows brothers Andre and Smoker, who were raised in a cauldron of their parents’ failed marriage and appetite for destruction. They find themselves in the same straits as adults — navigating not only their own marriages, but also their parents’ frequent collision with the law and one another. Holbert is the author of “The Hour of Lead” and “Lonesome Animals.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Leslie Budewitz: 7 p.m. June 7, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. “As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles” is book five in the Food Lovers’ Village Mystery series by Budewitz. In the murder mystery, Erin Murphy must keep the holiday spirit — and herself — alive until Christmas. The book includes recipes. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Ellen Forney: 2 p.m. June 10, Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Forney, who has chronicled her mood disorder in two autobiographical graphic novels, will speak on “Exploring Mood Disorders Through Cartoons.” The graphic artist will talk about both her memoirs — “Marbles Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me” and “Rock Steady” — and about how words and pictures combine to create the language of comics within these works. Call 425-257-7640.
Ruth Ware: 7 p.m. June 12, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. In Ware’s fourth novel, “The Death of Mrs. Westaway,” Hal receiving a mysterious letter detailing her substantial inheritance. She quickly finds out it was sent to the wrong person, but that doesn’t stop her from using her cold-reading skills as a tarot card reader to try and claim the money. It later dawns on her that something is very wrong about the situation. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Fredrik Backman: 7 p.m. June 14, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. Backman’s “Us Against You” follows the small community of Beartown and its pride for the local ice hockey team. Tensions rise when there’s talk that the hockey team will disband, much to the satisifaction of their rivals from the town of Hed. Death, love and loyalty ensue. Tickets are $28. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Stephanie Tornatore and Adam Bannon: 7 p.m. June 18, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. The husband-and-wife team’s book, “Healthy Meal Prep,” covers ways to achieve health goals, maximize your time and save money with meal plans and recipes. The book guides you through preparing a week’s worth of healthy meals. Tornatore and Bannon also run a popular YouTube channel, Fit Couple Cooks. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Susan Carr: 7 p.m. June 20, Lake Forest Park, 7171 Bothell Way NE. “The Rat Tree” is an illustrated coming-of-age novella set in 1950’s Portland, Oregon. Locked inside a dustry trunk in the attic of an old wool mill, two young cousins discover a diary that reveals secrets of their grandfather’s Nazi past. They decide to tell the story. This event will feature an exhibit of paper cut-outs from the book’s illustrator. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
POETRY READINGS
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
Seconde Nimenya: The Snohomish author’s novel, “A Hand to Hold,” about an Ethiopian woman who was adopted and brought to the United States as a child, is now available as an audiobook. Nimenya is an inspirational speaker and diversity advocate. She also wrote the memoir “Evolving Through Adversity,” which was a 2014 International Book Awards finalist. Find her novel at www.audiobooks.com.
Von Braschler: The Everett native has written eight books, the newest about hospice and death transition. It is called “Moving in the Light: The Deb Bennett Story.” It follows one courageous cancer survivor through hospice and a series of meditation exercises. Braschler was born and raised in Everett. After graduating from Everett Junior College in 1967, he was a journalist in Oregon where he also volunteered at Mt. Hood Hospice, a pioneer in hospice care. His book is available on Amazon. Call 651-235-6645.
Steve K. Bertrand: The Mukilteo author has published two more haiku books: “The Runner’s Book of Haiku,” poems inspired by his love of long-distance running, and “Where the River Flows,” a collection of 1,000 haiku set in the Pacific Northwest. The award-winning poet, historian and photographer has written more than 20 books. All of his books are available on Amazon.
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Best-sellers
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. The Outsider. Stephen King. Scribner
2. The Cast. Danielle Steel. Delacorte
3. The Fallen. David Baldacci. Grand Central
4. The 17th Suspect. Patterson/Paetro. Little, Brown
5. Beach House Reunion. Mary Alice Monroe. Gallery
6. Warlight. Michael Ondaatje. Knopf
7. Before We Were Yours. Lisa Wingate. Ballantine
8. The High Tide Club. Mary Kay Andrews. St. Martin’s
9. Little Fires Everywhere. Celeste Ng. Penguin Press
10. By Invitation Only. Dorothea Benton Frank. Morrow
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