Otto Greule and Warner Blake
2 p.m. May 30, Everett Public Library
The photographer and the history writer plan to talk about their project to document J.S. White’s architectural work in frontier Snohomish. Photographer Greule will give a slide show while Warner will provide historical context. The library is located at 2707 Hoyt Ave. More information is at www.warnerblake.net/jswhite/.
Scriber Lake High School students
6 p.m. June 2, Cafe Louvre
Scriber student authors have published “We Hope You Rise Up,” the fourth in a series of books from the Write to Right program at Scriber Lake High founded by English teacher Marjie Bowker and memoir author Ingrid Ricks. Santino Dewyer’s story “Broken Promises” is the first in the compilation of true stories about hardships endured and the will to move forward. The launch of the collection, with readings and a book signing, is at the cafe, 210 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Proceeds from sales of “We Hope You Rise Up” are returned to the program to cover publishing costs. Santino also has a story and artwork published in the new book “Unselfish: Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Selfie” compiled by Paul Parkinson. The book contains 99 stories of people putting others before themselves.
Bill Thorness
7 p.m. June 3, McCollum Park
The gardener, teacher and writer plans to talk about cool-season gardening in Cougar Auditorium, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The WSU Growing Groceries hosts Thorness, who is the author of “Cool Season Gardener: Extend the Harvest, Plan Ahead and Grow Vegetables Year Round” and “Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden.” Cost is $20. Register online at CoolSeasonGardening.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact Kate Halstead at 425- 357-6024.
Jay W. Jacobs
6 p.m. June 4, Monroe Library
Jacobs, a lawyer and author, will read from and sign his nonfiction book “The Widow Wave” at the library, 1070 Village Way. The book is a riveting courtroom drama, a tragic sea story and the tale of a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. As a civil litigator, Jacobs specialized in maritime law.
Neal Stephenson
7 p.m. June 10, Alderwood Barnes &Noble
The science fiction writer will read from and sign his latest book, “Seveneves,” an epic story covering 5,000 years after the end of the world. The author of “Anathem,” “Reamde” and “Crptonomicon,” Stephenson’s work covers big ideas in an engrossing way.
Derrick Coleman, Jr.
Noon, June 14, Third Place Books
“No Excuses,” published by Gallery Books, is the title of this new memoir from the Seattle Seahawks football player. Coleman writes about being the first deaf player in the NFL. The store is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park. Tickets are required, available online only at www.thirdplacebooks.com for details.
Jimmy Carter
7 p.m. July 28, Third Place Books
Here’s an early warning in case you want the former president to sign your copy of his new book “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety” published by Simon &Schuster. President, Nobel Peace Prize winner and international humanitarian, Carter reflects on his full life with pride, humor and a few second thoughts. Required tickets are available at www.thirdplacebooks.com/product/jimmy-carter-event-book. Signing guidelines are available at www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/lfp-jimmy-carter-full-life.
To submit news for the book calendar contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
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