Author Events
Atticus Lish Paul Constant talks to him about his debut novel, Preparation for the Next Life. University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu. 7 p.m. Wed., April 15.
Shawn Lawrence Otto
Sins of Our Fathers is a new novel from the screenwriter of House of Sand and Fog. Ravenna Third Place Books, 6500 20th Ave. N.E., 523-0210, thirdplacebooks.com. 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 15.
Michael Schein His new book John Surratt: The Lincoln Assassin Who Got Away explores the life of John Wilkes Booth’s closest associate. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 386-4636, spl.org. 7 p.m. Wed., April 15.
Peter Coyote
The Rainman’s Third Cure: An Irregular Education is the actor’s memoir. Seattle Central Library, 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
Jeannine Hall Gailey Her new fantasy book, The Robot Scientist’s Daughter, comments on the nuclear family. Jack Straw Cultural Center, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., 634-0919, jackstraw.org. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
David Kannas
Still Life With Badge is a new series inspired by the author’s career in law enforcement. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
Robin Oliveira
I Always Loved You is a historical novel about two artists in Paris. Parkplace Books, 348 Parkplace Ctr. (Kirkland), 425-828-6546, parkplacebookskirkland.com. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
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Robert D. Putnam The author of Bowling Alone and American Grace discusses his latest book, Our Kids:
The American Dream in Crisis. Town Hall, $5. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
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David Shields He discusses the concept of collage in his co-written book, Life Is Short—Art Is Shorter. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., 322-7030, hugohouse.org. $12. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
Cedric Villani
Birth of a Theorem is about mathematical discovery. Town Hall, $5. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 16.
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Neil Gaiman Fantasy author of Coraline, Sandman, Stardust, etc., he discusses his work and career. UW Campus, 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu. $18-$35. 7 p.m. Fri., April 17.
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Mara Grunbaum
WTF, Evolution?! is a new book from the funny science writer, raised here in the Northwest. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 366-3333, thirdplacebooks.com. 6:30 p.m. Fri., April 17.
Marian Palaia Her new novel The Given World takes readers to Montana, San Francisco, and Vietnam. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Fri., April 17.
Joe Wenke He is joined by guests to discuss The Human Agenda: Conversations about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, which started out as a podcast. Town Hall, $5. 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 17.
Anthony Alvarado The author offers his advice to creatives in D.I.Y. Magic: a Strange and Whimsical Guide to Creativity. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Sat., April 18.
Kate Dyer-Seeley She signs her new book Slayed on the Slopes. Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., 587-5737, seattlemystery.com. Noon. Sat., April 18.
Sarah LaChance Adams Maternal love is explored in Mad Mothers, Bad Mothers, and What a “Good” Mother Would Do. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Mon., April 20.
Ruth Kirk The writer and photographer offers an account of the Makah whaling village excavation in Ozette: Excavating a Makah Whaling Village. Seattle Central Libray, 2 p.m. Sun., April 19.
Viet Thanh Nguyen His debut novel, The Sympathizer, is told through the voice of a double agent in 1970s America amongst Vietnamese refugees. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Tues., April 21.
Ann Packer She discusses her new novel, The Children’s Crusade, which follows a California family over five decades. In conversation with Nancy Pearl. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Tues., April 21.
Amber Tamblyn The Actress (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and poet reads from her new poetry collection, Dark Sparkler, with artwork commissioned from David Lynch, Marilyn Manson, and others. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Mon., April 20.
Caroline Allen
Earth is the first in a four-part book series about Pearl Swinton, a young girl who experiences mystical visions in a rural town in the 1970s. Third Place, 7 p.m. Wed., April 22.
