*SUSIE BRIGHT
See Stranger Suggests, page 48. Bailey/Coy Books, 414 Broadway E, 323-8842, 7 pm, free.
LAUREN SLATER
Lauren Slater's book Prozac Diary has become a paragon of that genre: psychotherapeutic memoir. Penguin books has now published the book in paperback, and Slater reads for its release. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, 634-3400, 7 pm, free.
RAHNA REIKO RIZZUTO
Reader and critical favorite Rizzuto reads from her novel Why She Left Us, which follows a Japanese-American family torn apart by internment during WWII. Elliott Bay, 101 S Main St, 624-6600, 7:30 pm, free.
*SUSIE BRIGHT
See Stranger Suggests, page 48. Elliott Bay, 101 S Main St, 624-6600, 5 pm, free.
*JONATHAN LETHEM
See Book Review, page 35. Elliott Bay, 101 S Main St, 624-6600, 7:30 pm, free.
GREG BEAR
Multiple sci-fi award winner Bear reads from his newest, Darwin's Radio, a thriller that incorporates cutting-edge technology. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, 634-3400, 7 pm, free.
*SHELTER: A FESTIVAL
The Hugo House's new season begins with an invitation to discuss concepts of "Shelter" -- what it means to artists, writers, architects, historians, activists, musicians, and to you personally. A series of events and installations throughout the weekend offer multiple viewpoints. Stop by: You're sure to find something of interest. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030, 10 am-10 pm, $5/$6/$10.
*SHELTER: A FESTIVAL
See Saturday's listing. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030, 10 am-8 pm, $5/$6/$10.
JAMES FENTON
Fenton crafts with words in many genres: poetry, criticism, journalism. He is highly respected in all. Seattle Arts & Lectures brings the highly respected Mr. Fenton over from Oxford, England to read and/or lecture to enraptured audiences. His most recent book is Leonardo's Nephew: Essays on Art and Artists. The 5th Ave Theatre, 1308 Fifth Ave, 621-2230, 7:30 pm, $35-$175.
LINDA BARNES
The underdog wins out in Barnes' new Carlotta Carlyle mystery, Flashpoint. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, 366-3300, 5 pm, free.
JANE SHAPIRO
A thinking woman's Brigit Jones' Diary, perhaps: Shapiro's The Dangerous Husband is reportedly full of wisecracks and astute social observation, couched in Shapiro's skillful narrative ability. Elliott Bay, 101 S Main St, 624-6600, 7:30 pm, free.
LINDA MALNACK, ROBERTA FEINS, BRUCE FLEMING, MARJORIE POWER
As part of the "Seattle Love of Life Poets" reading series, local poets take to the stage. Malnack is the author of Bone Beads, and she and Feins are both assistant editors at Switched on Gutenberg. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, University Village, 789-4899, 7 pm, free.
SIMON WINCHESTER
Winchester's account of the Oxford English Dictionary, The Professor and the Madman, was a big hit in hardcover last year, because it showcased the weirdness behind the creation of that venerable tome. He reads here for the paperback release. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, 366-3300, 7 pm, free.
RODDY DOYLE
Good old Roddy Doyle keeps pumping out the most entertaining Irish fiction. Author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, his newest novel is A Star Called Henry, which crystallizes terrorism in fictional form. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, 7:30 pm, $5.
*SUBTEXT'S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY READING
See Bio Box. Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, 322-7030, 7:30 pm, $5.
*COLLEEN MCELROY
See Stranger Suggests, page 49. Elliott Bay, 101 S Main St, 624-6600, 7:30 pm, free.
OPEN MIC
Note to regularly programmed open mics: The Stranger will list events only if we receive an announcement -- regular listings will be dropped unless we are notified that the events are in fact ongoing.
THE PEARL
Turn irritation into beauty: bring fiction, poetry, film, or drama. Every first Thursday celebrates Dead Poets. The Pearl, 4215 University Way NE, 547-3326, 8 pm, free.
665
A Salon production: open mic, spoken word, and music. Four Angels Cafe, 1400 14th Ave, 329-4066, 8 pm, free.
RED SKY POETRY THEATER
Seattle's longest-running reading series turns 19 this season. Celebrate with renowned local poet John Olson and an open mic. Globe Cafe, 1531 14th off Pine, 633-5647, 7:30 pm, donation.
THIRD PLACE BOOKS OPEN MIC
A place to share poetry; all are welcome, but swear words are discouraged (it's a family bookstore, for Christ's sake). Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, 366-3300, 7 pm, free.
SEATTLE POETRY SLAM
With a new venue and a new night, Seattle's biggest poetry slam is alive and kickin'. Slam for cash prizes or just howl at the open mic. Rupert's, 309 First Ave S, 628-7703, www.seattlepoetryslam.org, 9 pm, $3.
COFFEE MESSIAH
Come to confess your sins, stay for a cookie. Open mic for poetry, stories, music, rants, and more. Coffee Messiah, 1554 E Olive Way, 860-7377, 8:30 pm, free.
