Author Events

Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave. N.E., 425-450-1765, kcls.org.

Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E. (Bainbridge Island), 842-5332, eagleharborbooks.com.

Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave., 624-6600, elliottbaybook.com.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, 1201 S. Vale St., 658-0110, fantagraphics.com.

Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., 518-6000, naamnw.org.

Parkplace Books, 348 Parkplace Ctr. (Kirkland), 425-828-6546, parkplacebookskirkland.com.

Ravenna Third Place, 6500 20th Ave. N.E., 523-0210, ravennathirdplace.com.

Rebar, 1114 Howell St., 233-9873, rebarseattle.com.

Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., 322-7030, hugohouse.org.

Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E. Prospect St. (Volunteer Park), 654-3100, seattleartmuseum.org.

Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 386-4636, spl.org.

Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., 587-5737, seattlemystery.com.

Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 366-3333, thirdplacebooks.com.

Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 652-4255, townhallseattle.org.

University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu.

University Book Store (Bellevue), 990 102nd Ave. N.E., 425-462-4500, bookstore.washington.edu.

University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 N.E. 43rd St., 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu.

UW Campus, 634-3400, bookstore.washington.edu.

Cat Rambo

Beasts of Tabat is the local award-winning short story writer’s first novel. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Wed., April 8.

Henry Carroll The photographer discusses his new tutorial, Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Thurs., April 9.

Cal Winslow E.P. Thompson and the Making of the New Left is a collection of his mentor E.P. Thompson’s essays with his added commentary. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Thurs., April 9.

Epic Reads Tour Four authors discuss their latest: Heather Brewer (The Cemetery Boys), Victoria Aveyard (Red Queen), Danielle Paige (The Wicked Will Rise), and Sara Raasch (Snow Like Ashes). University Book Store, 7 p.m. Fri., April 10.

Thor Hanson His latest, Triumph of Seeds, combines science and history tell an adventure story. Ravenna Third Place, 6500 20th Ave. N.E., 523-0210, thirdplacebooks.com. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 9. (Also at Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 10.)

Peter Singer The philosopher discusses his new book and movement, The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism Is Changing Ideas About Living Ethically. Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way N.E., 632-2267, farawayentertainment.com. 7 p.m. Fri., April 10.

Where The Mountains End Tour Three award-winning queer authors discuss and read from their work: Amber Dawn (Where The Words End and My Body Begins), Vivek Shraya (She of the Mountains), and Leah Horlick (For Your Own Good). Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Fri., April 10.

Rachel Brathen The international yogi includes step-by-step guides, recipes, and personal stories in her debut, Yoga Girl. She will lead a Vinyasa style flow class followed by a book signing. Showbox SoDo, $60. Noon. Sat., April 11.

Bill Schelly The comic scholar discusses his new book, Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Created Mad and Revolutionized Humor in America. Fantagraphics, 6 p.m. Sat., April 11.

Erik Larson

Dead Wake is about the May 1, 1915 sinking of the Lusitania. University Book Store, 6 p.m. Sat., April 11.

John C. Hampsey His latest, Kaufman’s Hill: a Memoir is a story of boyhood in the mid-1960s. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Sat., April 11.

Deborah Yaffe The former journalist and Janite tells the story of those who admire the iconic English writer in Among the Janeites: A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen. University Book Store, 2 p.m. Sun., April 12.

Chris Hoke The founder of Tierra Nueva’s Gang Initiative discusses his book Wanted: A Spiritual Pursuit Through Jail, Among Outlaws, and Across Borders. Elliott Bay, 3 p.m. Sun., April 12.

Per Petterson

I Refuse is the acclaimed writer’s first novel in five years. Seattle Central Library, 7 p.m. Mon., April 13.

Jeremy Smith Dr. Christopher Murray joins Jeremy Smith as he discusses Epic Measures: One Doctor. Seven Billion Patients about Murray’s Global Burden of Disease study. Town Hall, $5. 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 13.

Todd Miller He discusses his new book, Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Homeland Security in Thomson Hall. University of Washington Campus, 5 p.m. Tues., April 14.

Courtney Maum A Parisian artist tries to win back his wife in I’m Having So Much Fun Here Without You. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Tues., April 14.

Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl

Rad American Women A-Z features forthright females including A is for Angela Davis and B is for Billie Jean King. Ravenna Third Place Books, 7 p.m. Tues., April 14.

Matt Kepnes Author of travel blog NomadicMatt.com offers new tips in the updated edition of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. University Book Store, 7 p.m. Tues., April 14.

Patrice Vecchione She discusses her new book, Step Into Nature: Nurturing Imagination and Spirit in Everyday Life. Elliott Bay, 7 p.m. Tues., April 14.

Joseph Gaydos

The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest includes beautiful photos, stories, and scientific details. Town Hall, $5. 7:30 p.m. Tues., April 14.

Atticus Lish Paul Constant talks to him about his debut novel, Preparation for the Next Life. University Book Store, 7 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, 7 p.m. Wed., April 15.

Bruce Barcott The Bainbridge journalist and author of The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw, discusses his latest, Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America. Elliott Bay, 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 15. (Also at Eagle Harbor Books, 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 16.)

Shawn Lawrence Otto

Sins of Our Fathers is a new novel from the screenwriter House of Sand and Fog. Ravenna Third Place Books, 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 15.

T.C. Boyle The prolific author reads from his new novel, The Harder They Come. Town Hall, $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 15.

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.

David Shields He discusses the concept of collage in his co-written book, Life Is Short—Art Is Shorter. Richard Hugo House, $12. 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, 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.

Peter Coyote

The Rainman’s Third Cure: An Irregular Education is his new memoir. Seattle Central Library, 7 p.m. Thurs., April 16.

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