David Bienenstock
7 p.m. May 18, Third Place Books
“How to Smoke Pot (Properly): A Highbrow Guide to Getting High” will get an introduction by the author, who is the VICE weed columnist and a former High Times editor. Bienenstock’s book charts the course for the post-prohibition world. The store is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.
Bret Boone
7 p.m. May 19, Third Place Books
Boone will talk about and sign copies of “Home Game: Big-League Stories from My Life in Baseball’s First Family.” The book is about his family’s 70 years in professional baseball. Boone is the first third-generation baseball player in Major League Baseball history. At 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park.
Bryan Johnston
6:30 p.m. May 28, Third Place Books
Johnston will talk about and sign copies of “Almost Live: The Show that Wouldn’t Die” at the store, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Through the eyes of virtually every cast and crew member, the book takes readers behind the scenes and relives memories — both good and bad — revisiting the sketches that became a part of Northwest culture.
Tracy Weber
1 p.m. May 26, Edmonds Library
Friends of the Edmonds Library welcomes Weber to talk about her three loves: Yoga, German shepherds and her book series Downward Dog Mysteries. Meet in the Plaza Room, 650 Main St. Admission is free.
Skagit River Poetry Festival
May 19-22, La Conner
A celebration of poetry featuring readings, music, interviews, panel discussions and storytelling. Access to internationally famous poets through venues and workshop sessions. Various venues in La Conner. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: is at www.skagitriverpoetry.org/festival, skagitpoetry@gmail.com, 360-399-1550.
Writing for Publication Club
6 p.m. June 2, Hibulb Cultural Center
Students from the International School of Communications at Marysville Getchell High School plan to present poetry during the first Thursday free evening at Hibulb, just off Marine Drive, Tulalip.
To submit news for the book calendar, contact Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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