Books Calendar
BookBar
4280 Tennyson St., 720-443-2227, bookbardenver.com
May 29: Public lecture on the Middle East by Katherine Kelaidis. 5 p.m. Free. June 3: Summer Reading Kickoff Party, with magicians from Magos’ Magic Shoppe. 4 p.m. Free.; First Friday with Denver Writes. Students and their author mentors will write stories to go with artwork, available for sale as a fundraiser for the program. 6 p.m. June 4: First Saturday Poetry Series. Poet happy hour and readings, featuring Teow Lim Goh reading from “Islanders” and Raza Ali Hasan reading from “Sorrows of the Warrior Class.” Happy hour at 4:30 p.m., readings start at 5:30 p.m. Free.; John Kane celebrates the launch of his book, “Building the Human City.” Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4472074, boulderbookstore.net
June 1: Paul Thomas Murphy will speak about and sign his new book, “Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane” 7:30 p.m. $5. June 2: Robert Temple Frost will speak about and sign his new book, “Nature All Around Us.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Cherokee Ranch and Castle
6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-5555, tatteredcover.com
May 31: An evening with Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire series of mystery novels. 7 p.m. Reserved seating tickets of $30 include a hardcover copy of Johnson’s newest book, “The Highwayman,” light appetizers, complimentary alcoholic beverage, and a mini tour of the Castle. City Stacks Books and Coffee
1743 Wazee St., Suite 100, 303-2971440, citystacks.com
June 2: Sharlene Nusser presents her book, “Missing Innocence.” 6 p.m. Free. Costco
1471 S. Havana St., Aurora, 303-7502116, arcadiapublishing.com
June 3: Elizabeth Victoria Wallace will sign her book, “Hidden History of Denver.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. June 4: Rob Mohr and Leslie Mohr Krupa sign their book, “Golf in Denver.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Lighthouse Writers Workshop
1515 Race St., 303-297-1185, lighthousewriters.org
June 3-17: Annual Lit Fest. Twoweek celebration offering classes, parties, salons, book signings, movie screenings and more. Many events are free, including all readings and book signings. See online for full list of classes and events. Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-470-7050, tatteredcover.com
May 31: Whole Kids Storytime. Themed storytime featuring treats provided by Whole Foods Market. 10:30 a.m. Free. June 4: Young Children’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Free; Nancy Atherton will read from and sign her book, “Aunt Dimity and the Buried Treasure.” 2 p.m. Free. Tattered Cover, Colfax
2526 E. Colfax Ave., 303-322-7727, tatteredcover.com
May 31: Whole Kids Storytime. Themed storytime featuring treats provided by Whole Foods Market. 10:30 a.m. Free.; Poetry Open Mic. Read your own poetry or read from one of your favorite published works. Reserve your spot to read, or just enjoy an evening of poetry. 7 p.m. Free. June 1: Timber Hawkeye will discuss and sign his new book, “Faithfully Religionless.” 7 p.m. Free. June 2: J.D. Mason will read from and sign her new book, “The Real Mrs. Price.” 7 p.m. Free. June 3: Pamela Lindholm-Levy will read from and sign her debut novel, “Count the Mountains.” 7 p.m. Free. Tattered Cover, LoDo
1628 16th St., 303-436-1070, tatteredcover.com
June 4: Young Children’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Free.