Margaret Owen: 7 p.m. July 30, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Owen’s debut young adult novel, “The Merciful Crow,” follows a young chieftain named Fie who leads a persecuted caste of undertakers and mercy killers. She must rely on her wits and bone magic to smuggle the crown prince to safety before the queen hunts him down. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Samantha M. Clark, E. Latimer and Jordan Stratford: 6 p.m. Aug. 3, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Meet the middle grade authors and hear about their latest books: Clark wrote “The Boy, the Boat and the Beast,” Latimer wrote “The Strange and Deadly Portraits of Byrony Gray,” and Stratford is the author of “The Case of the Periolous Palace.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Laurie Thompson: 2 p.m. Aug. 3, The Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Suite 105, Edmonds. Local author Laurie Thompson discusses the third book in her “Two Truths and a Lie” series: “Two Truths and a Lie: Forces of Natures.” It challenges readers to figure out which natural disaster is real and which is the lie. She will talk about her work, play two truths and a lie with readers and sign copies of her books. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
Brandon R. Brown: 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “The Apollo Chronicles: Engineering America’s First Moon Missions,” presents an immersive journey from the space program’s origins through the moon landings. As the son of an Apollo program engineer, Brown presents the story of the earthbound, those who solved confounding problems and balanced missions on a mathematical razor’s edge to the moon and back. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Kira Jane Buxton: 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. In “Hollow Kingdom” we meet S.T., a domesticated crow, is a bird of simple pleasures: hanging out with his owner Big Jim, trading insults with Seattle’s wild crows and enjoying the finest food humankind has to offer: Cheetos. Then Big Jim’s eyeball falls out of his head, and S.T. starts to feel like something isn’t quite right. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Candace Robb: Noon Aug. 10, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. The newest book in Robb’s Owen Archer series, “Conspiracy of Wolves,” is set in 1374. When a prominent citizen is found dead in the woods, rumors spread that wolves running loose throughout the city are responsible. Owen Archer is persuaded out of retirement and teams up with Geoffrey Chaucer to investigate, only to discover a deadly conspiracy may be afoot. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
V.M. Karren: 2 p.m. Aug. 10, The Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Suite 105, Edmonds. Karren’s novels, “The Deceit of Riches” and “From the Rooftops,” follow American student Peter Turner, living in Russia, as he uncovers a network of murders and covers ups. To avoid being killed himself, Turner flees. Karren will read from his books and sign copies. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.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
Alan Hardwick: The Edmonds author’s debut novel, “Never Been This Close to Crazy,” is about finding love in the most unexpected places. When a 40-something personnel worker with no kids and a short to-do list meets a guitar-playing cop with a bunch of kids and an unstable ex-wife, the stage is set for a love story with a whole lot of crazy going on. If Hardwick looks familiar, it could be that he once stopped you for speeding. Hardwick is a police sergeant with the Edmonds Police Department. More at www.alanhardwick.com.
Steve K. Bertrand: The Mukilteo author has released another book of poetry: “Paleolithica and Other Poems.” It’s the first volume of a collection of poems spanning 1978 to 2018. The award-winning poet, historian and photographer has published more than 25 books. Find his books on Amazon.
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