(READING) You should definitely avoid this reading if you have a problem with smart, funny women with brilliant comic timing to underline their sharp observations about politics, history, and pop culture. From NPR to Pixar, Sarah Vowell is bustin’ out all over, and tonight she’ll be reading from her new book, Assassination Vacation, in which she obsesses hilariously about the murders of three American presidents. (Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S Main St, 624-6600. 7:30 pm, free.)

Sean Nelson has worked at The Stranger on and off since 1996. He is currently Editor-at-Large. His past job titles included: Assistant Editor, Associate Editor, Film Editor, Copy Editor, Web Editor, Slog...