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Readings & Events
Cecile Andrews Her new lifestyle-advice book is Slow is Beautiful—and she has four readings scheduled this week. Ballard Branch Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W., 206-684-4089. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25. Elliott Bay Book Co., 4 p.m. Sun. Oct. 29. Montlake Branch Library, 2401 24th Ave. E., 206-684-4720. 6:30 p.m. Mon. Oct. 30. Northgate Branch Library, 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., 206-386-1980. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 1.
Kate Atkinson Stephen King loved her last novel, Case Histories; her new follow-up is One Good Turn. University Book Store. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Moi Enomenga This leader of the Huaorani Nation in Ecuador shares the wisdom of the rainforest. University Book Store (Bellevue), 990 102nd Ave. N.E., 425-646-3340. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Richard FordThe Lay of the Land is the latest from this Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist/short story writer. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Derek Gregory The University of British Columbia prof on "Vanishing Points: Law, Violence and Exception in the Global War Prison." Room 120, Kane Hall, UW campus. Free. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Michael Meade A fresh look at current global traumas through storytelling, poetry, and discussion in "Poetics of Peace: The Water of Life." Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S., 206-684-4710. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Joseph MichelliHow a humble Pike Place Market shop conquered the galaxy in The Starbucks Experience. Barnes & Noble (Pacific Place), 600 Pine St., 206-264-0156. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Diana J. Mukpo What's it like to be married to a Tibetan Buddhist lama? Find out in her memoir Dragon Thunder: My Life with Chögyam Trungpa. Elliott Bay Book Co. 5:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Laura Joffe Numeroff The author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and its sequels presents her new book, When Sheep Sleep. University Book Store (Bellevue), 990 102nd Ave. N.E., 425-646-3340. 10:30 a.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Coll Thrush Our city from two perspectives in this lecture, "Boom and Bust in the Crossing-Over Place: Linking Seattle's Native and Urban Histories." Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., 206-324-1126, 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. $5-$7. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Ian TollThe world's most powerful military started with just Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy. University Book Store at Mill Creek Center, Bothell-Everett Highway & 153rd St. S.E., 425-385-3530. 7 p.m. Wed. Oct. 25.
Don Winslow A retired hit man is persuaded to un-retire in his The Winter of Frankie Machine. Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., 206-587-5737. Noon. Wed. Oct. 25.
Winston S. Churchill Grandson of the former British prime minister, he'll speak on "Public Leadership in Times of Crisis," Room 120, Kane Hall, UW campus. Free. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Covering Violence UW professor Roger Simpson, Seattle author Migael Scherer, and investigative reporter Scott North discuss dangers facing journalists. Wessel & Lieberman Booksellers, 208 First Ave. S., 206-282-2677. 7 p.m., Thurs. Oct. 26.
Rebecca Goldstein Her Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity recounts his excommunication 350 years ago and its implications today. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Avenue and Union Street, 1-888-219-5222, www.nextbook.org. $6-$8. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Joe Kurmaskie The Portland cycling evangelist literally tows his two kids across the country in Momentum Is Your Friend: The Metal Cowboy & His Pint-Sized Posse Take on America. Third Place Books. 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Legal Issues for Writers Mark Wittow offers straight talk on copyright issues and fair use, presented by Washington Lawyers for the Arts. Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W., 206-935-2999, www.dnda.org., 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. $20-$40. Noon. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Marisa Acocella Marchetto A discussion, in slideshow format, of her graphic novel Cancer Vixen: A True Story, recounting her battle with breast cancer. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E. (Bainbridge Island), 206-842-5332. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Barack ObamaThe Illinois senator's appearance to discuss his new book, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream, is sold out. Benaroya Hall, Third Avenue and Union Street. $5. 6 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Robert Pape The University of Chicago professor on "The Growing Threat of Suicide Terrorism." Room 220, Kane Hall, UW campus, 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Racism & the Immigration Debate A forum on the immigration process, anti-immigrant legislative trends across the state and country, and the role of white nationalist groups in the immigration debate. South Seattle Community College, Olympic Hall 120, 6000 16th Ave. S.W. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
R.E. Smith Readings from his book of poetry, A Sweeter Understanding. Parkplace Books (Kirkland), 348 Parkplace Ctr., 425-828-6546. 7 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Lemony Snicket His exquisitely macabre adventures of the three Baudelaire children (A Series of Unfortunate Events) wraps up with Book the Thirteenth, The End. Stephin Merritt joins him with songs inspired by the series. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-634-3400. $5. 6 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Will Beall This former beat cop wrote what he knew in his debut crime novel, L.A. Rex. Seattle Mystery Bookshop, 117 Cherry St., 206-587-5737. Noon. Fri. Oct. 27.
