J.A. Jance: 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Jance’s latest in her bestselling “J.P. Beaumont” series is “Sins of Our Fathers.” Former Seattle homicide cop J. P. Beaumont is learning to enjoy the new realities of retirement. But then a long ago acquaintance shows up on Beau’s doorstep with a newborn infant in hand and asking for help locating his missing daughter. Beau finds himself faced with an investigation that will turn his own life upside down. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Jeffrey D. Briggs: 7 p.m. Sept 24, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The dark, cold waters of Puget Sound can hide secrets for a long time. In “Out of the Cold Dark Sea,” Martha Whitaker must navigate secrets new and old to clear her name and locate her missing friend. Resourceful, strong and steeled by inner wounds, she’s joined by a crusading journalist, who believes the disappearance may reveal ugly secrets about a chapter of American history. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Paula Becker: 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “A House on Stilts: Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction” is a memoir. Becker’s son, Hunter, was raised in a safe, nurturing home by his writer-historian mom and his physician father. He was a bright, curious child. And yet addiction found him. During this ten-year ordeal, Becker was transformed by an excruciating, inescapable truth: The difference between what she can do and what she cannot do. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Tracey West: 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The 14th book in the “Dragon Masters” series is “The Land of the Spring Dragon.” The Dragon Masters have defeated the evil wizard Maldred, but not before the Kingdom of Bracken was devastated by Naga, the earthquake dragon. Now Drake and his dragon, Worm, must appeal to the spring dragon, Fallyn, who is their only hope of restoring Bracken before its people starve — but Fallyn lives deep inside a secret fairy world, and Drake must pass a series of tricky tests before he can even make his appeal. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
LeeAnn McLennan: 2 p.m. Sept. 28, The Neverending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds. McLennan is the author of the “The Supernormal Legacy” books for teenagers. The Supernormal trilogy center around 14-year-old supernormal Olivia and her super powered adventures. They are “Dormant,” “Root” and “Emerge.” More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
Kelly Jones: Noon Sept. 28, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Jones’ latest book is a novel for young readers. “Sauerkraut” is about a boy whose plans for the summer go sideways when the ghost of his great-great-grandmother demands his attention. It’s a goofy ghost tale that celebrates creative problem solving, family ties and makers of every variety. Jones is the author of “Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer” and “Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken?” More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
Akilah Hughes: 6 p.m. Sept. 29, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Tickets are required. “Obviously” is Hughes’ coming-of-age memoir told in a collection of intimate and hilarious essays. Hughes is a writer, comedian and YouTuber. Her YouTube channel, “It’s Akilah, Obviously!” has more than 150,000 subscribers. 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
Catherine Fransson: The Everett native wrote a memoir about her relationship with her parents. “Loving the Enemy: When The Favorite Parent Dies First” shares how Fransson grappled with getting acquainted with her father after Mother died first. The Everett High School graduate was crowned Miss Everett of 1962 and taught literature and journalism at Cascade High from 1965 to 1967. Go to www.spiritstones.net for more information.
Lavinia Dasani: “The Spy Within” is the author’s second book. Set in New York City, Dasani’s young adult action-romance novel explores the exchange of power between a cool, calm and collected billionaire and two wild and fiery spies. Dasani is originally from Mauritius Island in the Indian Ocean and now makes her home in Arlington. She also is the author of “Affair of the Heart.” Go go www.laviniadasani.com for more information.
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