Author Jones to speak
Walter Jones, a librarian and collector of Vietnam War literature, will speak at the J. Willard Marriott Library's Books and Authors Series.
When • Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m.
Where • University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library, 295 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Nourishing the soul and mind with poetry
The club espouses spiritual poetry for everyday and as a form of meditation to nourish the soul and mind. The club will hold its spiritual poetry session. Participants are welcome to read their favorite poems.
When • Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Where • Anderson-Foothill Branch Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
The refuge of the Wasatch
Photographer Howie Garber will exhibit his photography and sign the book Utah's Wasatch Range: Four Season Refuge.
When • Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Where • Our Lady of the Snows, Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta
Tickets • Free
Authors Turley, Slaughter to sign books
Richard E. Turley Jr. and William W. Slaughter, authors of the recently published How We Got the Doctrine and Covenants, will speak about the book and sign copies.
When • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where • Benchmark Books, 3269 S. Main, Suite 250, South Salt Lake
Tickets • Free
The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo
After Frida Kahlo nearly died in a traffic accident, she received a notebook from her friend Tina Modotti. Kahlo called the notebook The Hierba Santa Book (The Sacred Herbs Book) and filled it with memories, ideas and recipes. Registration for this Cooks & Books class includes a copy of the book, the cooking lesson and discussion. Visit http://www.harmonsgrocery.com to register.
When • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Where • Harmons City Creek, 135 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $50; visit bit.ly/R55Fnq
Reading of the third princess story
Local author Jessica Day George will read from and sign her new book, Princess of the Silver Woods, book three in her Twelve Dancing Princesses series.
When • Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Author Eric Wight to sign books
Author, illustrator and animation director Eric Wight will sign his "Frankie Pickle" books.
When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Take a trip with river raft guide
Jo Deurbrouck, the author of Anything Worth Doing, will appear at Barnes & Noble/Layton Market Center. The book tells the story of two raft guides who believe that "anything worth doing is worth overdoing" and spend 10 years trying to prove it on the West's great wilderness rivers, in particular Idaho's Salmon.
When • Saturday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.
Where • Barnes & Noble, 1780 Woodland Park Drive, Layton
Tickets • Free
Society to focus on autobiography
The Jung Society of Utah Book Club will hold its first meeting, with a discussion guided by Michael Vinson. The first book for discussion will be Carl Jung's autobiography, Memories, Dreams & Reflections.
When • Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Where • Beans and Brews Coffee House, 906 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; contact m_vinson@silverstar.com for information.
