Snohomish County book calendar

Liz Kessler: 7 p.m. March 27, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Kelsser’s “Emily Windsnap” series for children ages 8 to 11 continues with her new book “Emily Windsnap and the Falls of the Forgotten.” While on vacation, half-mer (half mermaid, half girl) Emily finds herself swept up in an ancient prophecy involving a powerful waterfall and a forgotten island no one else can get to. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Rosalie Metro: 7 p.m. March 28, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Metro has been reaching Burma/Myanmar since 2000. Her book, “Have Fun in Burma,” is a coming-of-age story that follows Adela Frost as she spends the summer after high school volunteering in a Buddhist monastery. The book is set against the backdrop of Burma’s struggle to become a democracy. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Sarah Peyton: 6 p.m. March 30, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “Your Resonant Self” shares a healing method that can help to rewire your brain and restore your capacity for self-love and well-being. Peyton’s book goes over the core concepts of neurobiology and offers guided meditations. The author is a certified trainer of nonviolent communication. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Lynn Brunelle: 7 p.m. April 2, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. “Turn This Book Into a Beehive” is a kid’s hands-on guide to understanding the world of bees. Brunell’s book turns into a working beehive to house a colony of friendly, efficient — and non-stinging! — mason bees. The Bainbridge Island resident is also the author of “Pop Bottle Science” and “Camp Out!”

Diane Gillespie: 7 p.m. April 4, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. An educational psychologist, Gillespie has crafted stories designed to help people fall back to sleep in the middle of the night. The stories are set in relaxing places and attend to peaceful details. “Stories For Falling Back to Sleep” is for those who are too stressed from the demands of life to fall and stay asleep. The book is her first venture into self-help fiction. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Lisa Genova: 7 p.m. April 5, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Genova’s new book tells a story that explores regret, forgiveness, freedom and what it means to be alive. In “Every Note Played,” an accomplished concert pianist is diasnosed with ALS. His entire right arm is paralized. The loss of his arm — and his ability to play the piano — feels like a death or a divorce. Genova is a neuroscientist and the best-selling author of “Still Alice,” which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.

Jen Sincero: 6 p.m. April 6, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. From the best-selling author of “You Are a Badass,” comes a guide to making the kind of money you’ve only ever dreamed of. “You Are a Badass at Making Money” combines personal essays with aha concepts meant to help you unlock your earning potential. Sincero is a success coach and motivational speaker who has spent more than a decade helping people transform their lives and their bank accounts.

Jennifer Haupt: Noon to 1 p.m., April 7, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Twelve years ago, Haupt went to Rwanda as a journalist. After interviewing people about the genocide that killed more than 1 million in 1994, she was inspired to write a book. “In the Shadow of 10,000 Hills” is her first novel. It follows the lives of three women as they search for personal peace in post-genocide Rwanda. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.

J.A. Jance: 7 p.m. April 10, University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek. The best-selling author has a new thriller featuring news anchor turned mystery solver Ali Reynolds. In “Duel to the Death,” Stuart Ramey enlists Reynolds’ help to take down a rogue A.I. program. Jance, who spends half her time in Arizona and the other half in Seattle, is the author of three series of mystery novels. More at www.ubookstore.com/mill-creek.

Mary Ellen Flora: 1 p.m. April 14, Church of Divine Man Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. The local author will speak on “Meditation: Yes You Can!” followed by a book signing. Flora will teach simple, powerful meditation techniques from her book, “Meditation: Key to Spiritual Awakening.” Learn to be more grounded, centered and focused in the present moment. Suggested $10 donation. Books and CDs will be available for purchase. More at cdmspiritualcenter.org.

POETRY READINGS

Edmonds Bookshop: Noon to 1 p.m. April 14 and 5 to 8 p.m. April 19. The bookstore is hosting two poetry events in honor of National Poetry Month at 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Call 425-775-‍2789.

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.

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