Round up your posse and enjoy an evening with Mary Lou Sanelli as she reads from her new book, “Among Friends: A Memoir,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at BookWorks in Marysville.
The writer, who lives in Seattle and grew up in Port Townsend, is an inspirational speaker and reads from her works on KSER radio.
The free evening out includes wine, cheese and conversation with the author. Sanelli will also sign copies of “Among Friends, which lists at $15. BookWorks is at 1510 Third St. Call 360-659-4997 for more information.
Catch her reading at 7 p.m. Thursday at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; 206-366-3333; www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Tea and “Tree”: Meet Oregon author Naseem Rakha over dessert and tea at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Third Place Books. After the reception, Rakha will read from and talk about “The Crying Tree,” her novel of the revenge that twists a family for years after a son is murdered, and the powerful effect of forgiveness.
The “Crying Tree” lists at $22.95. Reservations for the tea are suggested by calling 206-366-3333.
Hot stuff: J.A. Jance unites two of her leading series characters, J.P. Beaumont and Joanna Brady, in “Fire and Ice,” described as her most shocking and suspenseful book yet. Jance will read from “Fire and Ice” at 1 p.m. Thursday at Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Seattle detective Beaumont winds up in Sheriff Brady’s Arizona territory while investigating a series of horrific murders.
Marysville BookWorks will be on hand at the library with copies of the books for purchase ($25) and signing by Jance. Call the library at 425-257-8000 or check the Web site, www.epls.org, for more library events.
Pizza party: Teens, are you bored, hungry, itching for something to do? Head over to the Marysville Library for free pizza and book talk, what you’ve been reading, what other kids are reading, at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
There’s a drawing for prizes too. The library is at 6120 Grove St. Call 360-658-5000 for more information.
If you go online to www.sno-isle.org you can find out about all the Sno-Isle libraries’ events, including book clubs, craft sessions (tie-dye socks!) and contests to win great prizes, such as Harry Potter books, a netbook or an 8GB iPod Touch.
History heads-up: Everett Library is commemorating Snohomish County’s participation, 100 years ago, at the state’s first world’s fair, with two free programs. The first will be held at 2 p.m. July 26 at the main library. The second presentation is at 2 p.m. Aug. 2,
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition celebrated Snohomish County Day on Aug. 3, 1909.
Call the library, 425-257-8000, for more information.
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