Charles Kiselyak
1 p.m. Feb. 13, Everett Public Library auditorium
Hosted by the Woman’s Book Club, the Los Angeles-based author, playwright and documentary filmmaker will talk about his films about the writers Harper Lee, Ken Kesey and William Styron. Free and open to the public. The library is at Hoyt and Everett avenues.
Paddy Eger
5-8 p.m. Feb. 16, Edmonds Bookshop
The Edmonds author will sign copies of her third novel, which is set in the ballet world. The book is “Letters to Follow: A Dancer’s Adventure.” Marta’s best friend, Lynne, begins a grand adventure when she travels to Paris on a dance exchange. Her move to a wacky boarding house is not a good fit for an outspoken American dancer, but it creates humorous encounters with the tenants. At the end of the exchange, Lynne becomes the travel companion for her harebrained Uncle Leo. She sends postcards and letters to Marta to retell her madcap adventures. The bookstore is at 111 Fifth Ave. S.
J.D. Howard
7 p.m. Feb. 16, Lake Stevens School District office
Howard will talk about and sign copies of “Sawdust Empire,” the story of Everett and the rising labor tensions that resulted in the 1916 Everett Massacre. The office is located at 12309 22nd St. NE. Hosted by Lake Stevens Historical Society.
Howard Lovering
2 p.m. Feb. 18, Museum of Flight, Seattle
A former director of the Museum of Flight, Lovering offers an insider’s look at the museum with a lecture and signing of his latest book, “For Future Generations: A History of the Museum of Flight.” The book is 400 pages and replete with photos and tales about the 50-year-old museum, at 9404 E. Marginal Way at Boeing Field. More at www.museumofflight.org.
Gary R. Hall
7 p.m. Feb. 21, Normanna Lodge of Everett
Hall will talk about his new historical fiction book, “The 5k Zone: Cold War Border Intrigue,” which follows the adventures of two young people after WWII. Hall, a graduate of Everett High School, is retired from the Army. He served in Germany and Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star and four commendation medals. The lodge is located at 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett.
James D. Shipman
7-9 p.m. Feb. 22, the Hungry Pelican, Snohomish
Shipman plans to talk about and read from his book “It Is Well” at this event, hosted by the Uppercase Bookshop, 113 Ave. C. More at www.uppercasebookshop.com.
Various authors
Feb. 22-26, Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Convention Center, Seattle
At its booth at the show, University Book Store will host book signings by authors/garden experts in attendance. The Washington State Convention Center is at 705 Pike St. More at www.gardenshow.com.
Leonide Martin
6:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Third Place Books
Martin will read from and sign copies of her new book, “The Visionary Mayan Queen: Yohl Ik’nal of Palenque.” The historical fiction novel is set in the sixth century in the ancient Mayan city of Palenque. From misty tropical jungles, a royal Mayan girl with visionary powers becomes the first female ruler of her city. The bookstore is located in the Lake Forest Park Towne Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE.
Poetry readings
7 p.m. Mondays, Black Lab Gallery, Everett
The shop offers a poetry reading each Monday evening at 1618 Hewitt Ave. For more information, call 425-512-9476.
— Gale Fiege, Herald writer
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