Bear Valley Library
5171 W. Darthmouth Ave.
Thu: 2 p.m. The Colorado Author Series continues with Steve Friesen who will present “Buffalo Bill: A Life of Controversy” based on his book “Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary.”
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl St., Boulder
Today: 2 p.m. Jon Scieszka, best-selling author of more than 25 books for kids and the National Ambassador for Children’s Literature emeritus, will discuss and sign “Spaceheadz 3.”
Tue: 7:30 p.m. Yangzom Brauen will discuss and sign “Across Many Mountains: A Tibetan Family’s Epic Journey from Oppression to Freedom.” Tickets are $5 and include a coupon for $5 off “Across Many Mountains” or a purchase that day.
Wed: 7:30 p.m. Donald Samson will discuss and sign “The Dragon, the Blade, and the Sword.”
Castle View High School
5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock
Sat: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Douglas County Writers Conference 2011 offers workshops, authors and publishing professionals. Author Kate Chenery Tweedy will deliver the keynote address. A Teen Track with youth- specific activities is also included. Lunch is available. Times and tickets vary. Call 303-791-7323 or visit .
Tattered Cover, Colfax
2626 E. Colfax Ave.
Mon: 7:30 p.m. Don Campbell will discuss and sign “Healing at the Speed of Sound: How What We Hear Transforms Our Brains and Our Lives.”
Thu: 7:30 p.m. Anna Solomon will read from and sign “The Little Bride.”
Tattered Cover, Highlands Ranch
9315 Dorchester St.
Mon: 7:30 p.m. Alma Katsu will read from and sign “The Taker.”
Tue: 7:30 p.m. John Andrews will discuss and sign “Responsibility Reborn: A Citizen’s Guide to the Next American Century.”
Wed: 7 p.m. Dom Testa will read from and sign “Cosmic Storm: Galahad #5.”
Thu: 7 p.m. Jessica Brody, Alyson Noel, Mary Pearson and Gabrielle Zevin will participate in a panel discussion hosted by Claire Martin of The Denver Post. The four authors of middle-grade and teen books are embarking on a “Pen Fatale Book Tour” to promote their books. A question-and-answer session follows.
Tattered Cover, LoDo
1628 16th St.
Wed: 7:30 p.m. Mike Dooley will discuss and sign “Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life’s Magic.” Free tickets for the signing will be available at 6:30 p.m.
Thu: 7:30 p.m. Historian Kelly Enright will present a slide show and sign “Osa and Martin: For the Love of Adventure.”
Unitarian Universalist Church
5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder
Tue: 7 p.m. Author Michael Meade presents a program “Facing Fate, Finding a Destiny,” based on his recent book “Fate and Destiny: The Two Agreements of the Soul.” Tickets are $15 and benefit at-risk youth and Intercultural Projects. Visit
