Mary Ellen Flora: 1 p.m. April 14, CDM 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.
David Mason: 7 p.m. April 16, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The former poet laureate of Colorado has two new books out: “The Sound” is a volume of poetry that collects his best shorter work of the past 40 years, while “Voices, Places” is a collection of essays that explore the connections in geography, time and writers on the move. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Elisabeth Hyde: 7 p.m. April 18, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Hyde will read from and sign copies of “Go Ask Fannie.” A cookbook, an old edition of Fannie Farmer, is the last remaining artifact from a time when the Blaires were a family of six, not four. The Blaire siblings piece together their mother’s story from notes written on the pages. Hyde is the author of five critically-acclaimed novels that includes “In The Heart of The Canyon.” More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Christopher Moore: 7 p.m. April 19, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The best-selling author of comic fantasy is touring with his latest book, “Noir.” The zany noir is set on the mean streets of post-World War II San Francisco, and features a diverse cast of characters, including a hapless bartender, his Chinese sidekick, a doll with sharp angles and dangerous curves, a tight-lipped Air Force general, a wisecracking waif and a black mamba. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Carmen Cook: 7 p.m. April 23, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The romance author debuts with “Coming in Hot.” Gavin rarely thinks of Regan, or the one incredible night they spent together. Not since she walked out of his life without a backward glance. But when she walks back into his life, he sees the opportunity for answers. And maybe a second chance for love. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Lucy Jones: 7 p.m. April 24, 7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The world-renowned seismologist shares a history of natural disasters, their impact on our culture and new ways of thinking about the ones to come in “The Big Ones.” Jones explores some of the world’s greatest earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes and volcanoes. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
Jonathan Evison: 7 p.m. April 25,7171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The bestselling author will talk about and sign copies of “Lawn Boy.” Mike Munoz’s life has been a whole lot of waiting for something to happen. He was just fired from his latest gig as a lawn boy on a landscaping crew — and he knows that he’s got to be the one to shake things up if he’s ever going to see change. More at www.thirdplacebooks.com.
D.G. Nelson: 2 p.m. April 28, Marysville Library. 6120 Grove St., Marysville. Local author Dianne Nelson will read from her novel “Dobson: The Long Road Home.” This fourth book in the “Bethany” series, which continues the adventure of a North Carolina family during the struggles of the Second World War. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Cash only. Call 360-658-5000.
Connie Hampton Connally: Noon to 1 p.m. May 12, Edmonds Bookshop, 111 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Connally’s new book, “The Songs We Hide” is set in 1950’s Hungary, when a grim hush has settled over the country. After a lost war and a brutal transition to communism, the people live under constant threats. A couple brought together by music help each other face the challenges. More at www.edmondsbookshop.com.
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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