Author Events
John Benditt Nancy Pearl talks to him about his debut novel about manhood and religion, The Boatmaker. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu.
7 p.m. Weds., Feb. 25.
Kate DiCamillo The author of Because of Winn-Dixie talks about her work. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 386-4636, spl.org. 7 p.m. Weds., Feb. 25.
Ander Monson & Jessica Johnson The two discuss their newest books Letter to a Future Lover and In Absolutes We Seek Each Other. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., 624-6600, elliottbaybook.com. 7 p.m. Weds., Feb. 25.
katheryn bertine The author, filmmaker and pro cyclist discusses her new book, The Road Less Taken: Lessons from a Life Spent Cycling.
Gregg’s Cycles, 7007 Woodlawn Ave. S.E., 523-1822, greggscycles.com. 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 26.
Mary Pilon Her book The Monopolists tells the story of American history through the lens of the popular board game Monopoly. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 26.
Matt Sumell
Making Nice is about a young man who’s still figuring it out. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 26.
Jennifer Hillman-Magnuson She discusses her travel memoir, Peanut Butter and Naan. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 366-3333, thirdplacebooks.com.
7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 27.
Margaret Jacobs She discusses her new book A Generation Removed: The Fostering and Adoption of Indigenous Children in the Postwar World. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 27.
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Edward Lewis and Audrey Edwards The founder and executive editor of Essence magazine discuss their collaborative book, The Man from Essence: Creating a Magazine for Black Women. Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., 518-6000, naamnw.org. 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 27.
Carly Anne West
The Bargaining is her follow-up to the YA thriller The Murmurings. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 27.
Cara black
Murder on the Champs de Mars is the fifteenth book in her Aimee Leduc series. Third Place Books, 7.pm. Mon., March 2.
john boyne His first novel, A History of Loneliness, tackles sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. University Book Store, 7.pm. Mon., March 2.
marc goodman The global security advisor discusses his new book Future Crimes. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 652-4255, townhallseattle.org. 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 2.
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kim gordon The member of iconic band Sonic Youth discusses her new book Girl in a Band: A Memoir with SubPop’s Bruce Pavitt. The Neptune, 1303 NE 45th St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org. $11.50. 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 2.
patricia briggs & anne bishop The urban fantasy authors discuss their books Dead Heat and Vision in Silver, respectibely, drop on the same day. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Tues., March 3.
liz carlisle Her Lentil Underground discusses the way sustainable food can save agriculture. Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 3.
glen erik hamilton He debuts Past Crimes, a detective story set in Seattle. Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., 587-5737, seattlemystery.com. 12 p.m. Tues., March 3. (Also at University Book Store, 6 p.m.)
randy henderson He makes his debut with Finn Fancy Necromancy.
Third Place Books, 7 p.m. Tues., March 3.
brenda cooper
Edge of Dark is the first in the companion series to her Ruby’s Song books. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Wed., March 4.
gary paul nabhan His new book Cumin, Camels, and Caravans: A Spice Odyssey explores globalization. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Weds., March 4.
Megan kruse
Call Me Home is the debut novel from this Seattle author. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Thurs., March 5.
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cheryl strayed Seattle Arts & Lectures presents the Portland memoirist behind Wild, recently adapted into the hit Reese Withersopoon movie. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4800, seattlesymphony.org. $5-$50. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 5.
michael s. gazzaniga
Tales from Both Sides of the Brain is the memoir of this cognitive neuroscientist.Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 6.
Leslye walton She reads from her young adult novel, The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender.
Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Fri., March 7.
