T.J. ParsellFish: A Memoir of a Boy in a Man's Prison is his first-hand account of prison rape. University Book Store. 7 p.m. Tues. Nov. 14.
Ted SexauerVeterans of War, Veterans of Peace is an anthology of work by participants in Maxine Hong Kingston's writing-and-meditation workshops for veterans and their families, Sexauer among them. University Book Store (Bellevue), 990 102nd Ave. N.E., 425-646-3340. 7 p.m. Tues. Nov. 14.
Kelly Braffet Her new Virginia-set suspense novel is Last Seen Leaving. Elliott Bay Books. 8 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
"How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Rhyme" Sherman Alexie, Chelsea Rathburn, Richard Wakefield, and others share insights in a roundtable discussion and reading. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., 206-322-7030, www.hugohouse.org. $5-$7. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
Richard Peck The noted children's author speaks on "Voices in an Empty Room: Five Apologies for the Narrative." Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW campus. $5. 7 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
Terry Tamminen This former California EPA secretary discusses the health, environmental, and economic downside of petroleum use, and suggests solutions, in Lives Per Gallon: The True Cost of Our Oil Addiction.Elliott Bay Books. 6 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
Scott Turow A book party/reading/signing to launch his latest legal thriller, Limitations. W Seattle, 1112 Fourth Ave., 206-632-2419. $15. 6 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
Bruce ZuckermannAll you ever wanted to know about preserving and restoring ancient documents in his lecture "Bringing the Dead Sea Scrolls Back to Life." Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $15. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 8.
Spoken Word/Open Mike
A Night of Cheap Wine and Poetry Wine for a buck a glass, an open-mike segment, and readings from Harvey Goldner, Brendan Regan, Willie Smith, Deborah Woodard, and Seattle Poet Populist Jourdan Keith. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., www.hugohouse.org. 7 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 9.
It's About Time A reading series for beginning and experienced writers, with open-mike time interspersed between featured readers Susan Rich, Lana Hechtman Ayers, and Carolyne Wright. Ravenna Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. N.E., 206-525-2347. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 9.
ProseWestJoseph Aprile and Sheri Harper are featured. Newberry Books, 561 N.E. Ravenna Blvd., 206-682-1268. 4 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11.
Stringtown A celebration of the release of the ninth annual issue of this literary magazine, with readings by Caleb Barber, Ann Tweedy, Debra Borchert (no relation), and others. Santoro's Books, 7216 Greenwood Ave. N., 206-784-2113. 7 p.m. Sat. Nov. 11.
Poetry Reading New work from Tom Jay, Jenifer Lawrence, Roger Midgett, and Stan Sanvel Rubin. Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E. (Bainbridge Island), 206-842-5332. 3 p.m. Sun. Nov. 12.
Trans-scribe A night of readings by transgender, or gender-transgressive, writers: Gavin Katz aka Athens Boys Choir, Cowboy Cass, and Ivan Coyote. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., www.hugohouse.org. $7-$10. 8 p.m. Sun. Nov. 12.
Cancer Lifeline Readings from their journals and works in progress. Ravenna Third Place Books, 6504 20th Ave. N.E., 206-525-2347. 6 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
Jack Straw Writers Program Alumni Readings by Kent Chadwick, Kip Robinson Greenthal, Frances McCue, and Joan Swift, curated by Don Kentop. Jack Straw Studios, 4621 Roosevelt Ave. N.E., 206-634-0919. 7 p.m. Wed. Nov. 15.
Venue Guide
Elliott Bay Book Co. 101 S. Main St., 206-624-6600, www.elliottbaybook.com
Third Place Books 17171 Bothell Way N.E., 206-366-3333, www.thirdplacebooks.com
University Book Store 4326 University Way N.E., 206-634-3400, www.bookstore.washington.edu
