Jim Pascoe and Heidi Arnhold: 7 p.m. March 10, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. A rich fantasy world where art is both coveted and feared is evoke in “Cottons: The White Carrot.” For the rabbits of the Vale of Industry, cha is everything. It’s the fuel that lights their homes, powers their factories and makes modern life possible. But to Bridgebelle, cha means so much more. It’s the vital ingredient she needs to make thokchas, beautiful works of art that glow and transform, as if by magic. This is the second volume in Pascoe and Arnhold’s graphic novel trilogy. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Judith Arcana: 7 p.m. March 11, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The biography of renowned author and activist Grace Paley explores the roots of her political consciousness and traces her work as an activist as it grew into her work as a storyteller. “Grace Paley’s Life Stories” details her struggle through the decades — in the streets and in her stories. Arcana also is the author of “Every Mother’s Son” and “Our Mother’s Daughters.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Phillip Margolin: 6 p.m. March 13, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The latest thriller featuring Robin Lockwood is “A Reasonable Doubt.” In the book, legal legend Regina Barrister was forced into retirement by early onset Alzheimer’s. One of Regina’s former clients, Robert Chesterfield, shows up in the law office with an odd request. He’s seeking help from his old attorney in acquiring patent protection for an illusion. Margolin has written over 20 novels, including “Gone But Not Forgotten,” “Lost Lake” and “Violent Crimes.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Karlos Dillard: 2 p.m. March 14, The Never Ending Bookshop, 7530 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds. Dillard was taken out of an abusive household as a child and put in the foster care system. His book, “Ward of the State,” is a memoir of his time in the Michigan state foster system, along with commentary on the system as a whole. The author, actor and comedian grew up in Detroit and now lives in Seattle. More at www.theneverendingbookshop.com.
Noelle Salazar: 5 p.m. March 19, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. One fateful day, Audrey Coltrane gets caught in the air over Pearl Harbor just as the bombs begin to fall. Suddenly, nowhere feels safe. In the novel “The Flight Girls,” Audrey joins the Women Airforce Service Pilots in 1941. The bonds she forms with her fellow pilots reignite a spark of hope in the face of war, and give her the strength to cross the front lines and fight for everything she holds dear. This is the Bothell author’s first novel. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
Jennifer Gold: 6 p.m. March 20, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Five years ago, marine biologist Abby Fisher made a mistake that cost her everything. Rather than face the consequences, she fled home to start anew and built the career she’d always dreamed of in “Keep Me Afloat.” But when her research program runs out of funding, she’s adrift once again and decides to return to the safe harbor of her family and friends. Gold also is the author of “The Ingredients of Us.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Melissa Anne Peterson: Noon March 21, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Set against the backdrop of a decaying Pacific Northwest lumber town, “Vera Violet” is a debut novel that explores themes of poverty, violence and environmental degradation as played out in the young lives of a group of close-knit friends. Peterson grew up in a Washington logging town. She received bachelor’s degrees in writing and biology from Evergreen State College. She has worked on endangered species recovery in Washington and Montana for 12 years. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
Courtney Carver: 7 p.m. March 24, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. This is a ticketed event. Wear just 33 items for three months and get back all the joy you were missing while you were worrying what to wear. A minimalist expert, Carver takes a new approach to living simply, starting with your wardrobe in “Project 333.” She guides readers through their closets item-by-item, sifting through all the emotional baggage associated with their clothes. Carver also is the author of “Soulful Simplicity” and launched the blog “Be More with Less.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Matt Ruff: 7 p.m. March 26, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. John Chu is a “sherpa,” a paid guide to online role-playing games. For a fee, he and his crew will provide a top-flight character equipped with the best weapons and armor. Chu’s new client, the pseudonymous Mr. Jones, offers a ridiculous amount of money for a comprehensive tour of the world of virtual-reality gaming. It’s a dream assignment for Chu, but he starts to suspect that Mr. Jones is really North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, whose interest in VR gaming has more to do with power than entertainment. Ruff also is the author of “Lovecraft Country,” “The Mirage,” “Bad Monkeys” and “Set This House in Order.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Cory Claus: Noon March 28, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. A tragic tale based on a true story from ancient China, “Surrounded by Chu Songs” tells the tale of Miaoyi Yu, who starts out as a poor servant girl in the house of a local warlord. She rises to become a warrior, philosopher and champion of the people — and a hope for China. Claus’ short story “The Bay-Facing Window” won a Writer’s Digest Competition award in 2019. This is his debut novel. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
Sally Baird: 6 p.m. March 29, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Worry Monster has been whispering mean things to kids and making them feel terrible. The children’s story “Shrinking The Worry Monster,” co-authored by Kathryn O. Galbraith, contains research-based strategies that kids and their parents can use to overcome worry and fear. Baird is a retired child psychologist. She has successfully used the strategies in this book with her anxious clients for over 20 years. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
POETRY READINGS
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
Bill Witthuhn: A former teacher and coach in Snohomish, Witthuhn has written a book. “The Contest” is the tale of a business with fading sales that sponsors a contest to get back into the black. Surprises and challenges are expected with any competition, but no one could ever predict it would lead to a school shooting. You can find Witthuhn’s self-published novel on Amazon.
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