BookBar
4280 Tennyson St., 720-443-2227,
Aug. 23: Reading, signing and cooking demo with Eugenia Bone for “The Kitchen Ecosystem: Integrating Recipes to Create Delicious Meals.” 6 p.m. Free.
Aug. 27: Local author Helen Thorpe will be facilitating a book discussion on Kent Haruf’s “Our Souls at Night” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 29: Discussion of Sharon Draper’s “Out of My Mind,” ideal for girls ages 8-12. 10:30 p.m. Free.
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074,
Aug. 25: Glenn Randall will speak about and sign his new books, “Sunrise from the Summit: First Light on Colorado’s Fourteeners” and “The Art, Science & Craft of Great Landscape Photography.” 7:30 p.m. $5 entry.
Aug. 26: The Hakomi Faculty, authors of “Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy,” detail their integration of Western psychology and Eastern mindfulness principles. 7:30 p.m. $5 entry.
Aug. 27: Paul Levitt will speak about and sign his new book, “Dreams Bigger Than the Night.” 7:30 p.m. $5 entry.
Old Firehouse Books
232 Walnut St., Fort Collins, 970-484-7898,
Aug. 23: John Scalzi will sign books and talk about his sci-fi trilogy, “Old Man’s War.” 3 p.m. $5 entry.
Aug. 27: Local experts Bob and Cindy Maynard teach the tips and tricks to photographing Colorado’s scenery. 6 p.m. Free.
Aug. 29: Celebrate summer reading with prizes, trivia and snacks at Old Firehouse. 2 p.m. Free.
Tattered Cover, Aspen Grove
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-470-7050,
Aug. 24: Colorado authors, hikers and climbers Melissa and Brad McQueen will discuss and sign their book, “Exposed: Tragedy & Triumph in Mountain Climbing.” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 26: Glenn Randall will discuss and sign his new book, “Sunrise from the Summit: First Light on Colorado’s Fourteeners.” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 28: Family Friday Night. Kids can wear their favorite jammies and enjoy stories, snacks and a fun activity. 6 p.m. Free.
Aug. 29: Barbara Sparks will discuss and sign her new collection, “Taos: People, Land, Spirit.” 2 p.m. Free.
Tattered Cover, Colfax
2526 E. Colfax Ave., 303-322-7727,
Aug. 25: Whole Kids Storytime. Young children are invited to a special themed storytime featuring yummy treats provided by Whole Foods Market Capitol Hill. 10:30 a.m. Free.
Aug. 25: Join Active Minds for a presentation on Yemen’s current situation and the broader implications for the region. 5 p.m. Free.
Aug. 25: Guest panelists, including Shannon Baker, Joan Johnston, Cindi Myers and Susan Spann, will present a discussion entitled “Ask an Author about Writing and Publishing.” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 26: Gayle Lynds will read from and sign her newest book, “The Assassins.” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 27: Scott Ian will discuss and sign his new book, “I’m the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax.” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 28: Christopher Moore will discuss and sign his new novel, “Secondhand Souls,” the sequel to “A Dirty Job.” 7 p.m. Free.
Aug. 29: Colorado author Kristen Ashley will read from and sign “Ride Steady.” 2 p.m. Free.
Tattered Cover, LoDo
1628 16th St., Denver, 303-436-1070,
Aug. 27: Zachary Moon will read from and sign his new book, “Coming Home: Ministry That Matters with Veterans and Military Families.” 7 p.m. Free.
