Rumi Poetry Club
This club espouses spiritual poetry for everyday and as a form of meditation to nourish the soul and mind.
When • Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m.
Where • Anderson-Foothill Branch Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Camron Wright
Salt Lake City author Camron Wright will celebrate the release of his novel, The Rent Collector, based on the true story of Sang Ly, a resident of the Phnom Penh municipal dump in Cambodia.
When • Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Book Swap
The Republican will host a book swap. Patrons can bring books, comic books or anything else that might be read and permanently swap them with another person at the bar. The Republican Book Swap will be held the first Thursday of each month.
When • Thursday, Sept. 6, at 9 p.m.
Where • The Republican, 917 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; must be 21
Nick O'Connell
Novelist and expert climber Nick O'Connell will read from his novel The Storms of Denali at the Black Diamond Retail Store.
When • Friday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m.
Where • Black Diamond, 2084 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Judy Byington
Judy Byington will present her book, Twenty-Two Faces: Inside the Extraordinary Life of Jenny Hill and Her Twenty-Two Multiple Personalities, the story of a Utah woman who claims she underwent mind control, survived a human sacrifice ceremony and witnessed another child's homicide.
When • Saturday, Sept. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where • Barnes and Noble-Sugar House, 1102 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Limericks & Lassos Cowboy Poetry
Spring City will sponsor the Limericks & Lassos Cowboy Poetry, an evening of music and cowboy poetry. Featuring Stampede, Sam Deleeuw, David Anderson, Fred Engel, Ellie Walker and Jeff Allred. Hosted by Doc Parsons (aka Mark Allen).
When • Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where • Telegraph Spring Open-Air Stage, 35 W. 100 North St., Spring City
Tickets • $7; sanpete.com/events
The King's English anniversary
The King's English Bookshop will mark 35 years in business with 35 percent discounts and a party with drinks and noshes, followed by a weeklong parade of authors.
When • Monday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Smart Chicks Kick It Tour
This multicity, multiauthor tour celebrates strong female characters in fiction featuring authors Kelley Armstrong, Melissa Marr, Ally Condie, Bethany Griffin, Richelle Mead, Carrie Ryan and Margaret Stohl.
When • Monday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m.
Where • Rowland Hall-St. Mark's, 843 Lincoln St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Get your event listed here by contacting Keira Dirmyer at kdirmyer@sltrib.com or call 801-257-8758.
