Author Events

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aniel Handler The author also known as Lemony Snicket discusses his new novel We Are Pirates. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 386-4636, spl.org. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11.

Richelle Mead

The Ruby Circle: A Bloodlines Novel is the conclusion of the Bloodlines series. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11.

Mary Szybist The poet reads from her work, including Incarnadine, in the Art Center Gallery. Seattle Pacific University, 3214 Fourth Ave. W., spu.edu. 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11.

Kate E. Thompson She makes her literary debut with Bigfoot Hunters Never Lie. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 366-3333, thirdplacebooks.com. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11.

David Treuer His new novel Prudence has already received high praise from Toni Morrison. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., 624-6600, elliottbaybook.com. 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11.

Ann Hedreen Her new memoir, Her Beautiful Brain, is about motherhood, Alzheimer’s, and loss. Ravenna Third Place, 6500 20th Ave. N.E., 523-0210, ravennathirdplace.com. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12.

Randy Henderson The Seattle native presents a new story about freedom and exile in Finn Fancy Necromancy. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E. (Bainbridge Island), 842-5332, eagleharborbooks.com. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12.

Jeanne Matthews

Where the Bones are Buried is another installment in the Dinah Pelerin mystery series. Third Place, 5 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12.

Scott McCloud He discusses his graphic novel Sculptor.

University Book Store, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12.

Rilke celebration Poets Kary Wayson, Deborah Woodard, and Shin Yu Pai read to honor the influence of Rainer Maria Rilke. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., 322-7030, hugohouse.org. 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 12.

Shannon Galpin She discusses her social activism in her memoir Mountain to Mountain.

University Book Store, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 13.

David J. Morris

The Evil Hours: a Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress is his meoir of PTSD. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 13. (Also Third Place, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb 14.)

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Bushwick Book Club The rotating musical ensemble performs new songs inspired by Annie Proulx’s Brokeback Mountain. Stone Way Cafe, 3510 Stone Way N., 420-4435. $10-$20. 9 p.m. Sat., Feb. 14.

Dave Richards His new novel If I Could Give You a Day raises interesting moral questions. Eagle Harbor, 3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 15.

Marianne Apostolides In Wyckoff Auditorium, she reads from her novel Book Thug. Discussion follows with Seattle U prof Jason Wirth. Seattle University, 901 12th Ave. 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 16.

Christian G. Appy The University of Massechussetts, Amherst history professor discusses his new book, American Reckoning: The Vietnam War and Our National Identity. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 652-4255, townhallseattle.org. $5. 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 16.

Kelly Link The author of Magic for Beginners and Pretty Monsters discusses her new Get in Trouble. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 17.

Carmen Boullosa

Texas: The Great Theft is the new book from Mexican novelist, poet, and playwright. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18.

Martin Frost & Tom Davis The two former congressmen discuss their Partisan Divide and offer solutions to bipartisan cooperation from their 40 years of experience. Town Hall, $5. 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18.

Jeanine Walker The local writer reads excerpts from her play Polarities, set in 1993 and based on her youthful experiences. Hollow Earth Radio, 2018 E. Union St., 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Stealing the Game is the second in a children’s book series from the basketball legend. Seattle Central Library, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19.

Kyle Boelte The Seattle memoirist makes his fiction debut with The Beautiful Unseen. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19.

Robert Levy His new work, The Glittering World, has been compared to Neil Gaiman. Third Place, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 19.

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David Axelrod The Chicago journalist became a political consultant and trusted advisor to future President Obama, as detailed in his memoir Believer: My Forty Years in Politics. Town Hall, $38.05. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 20.