THE AVID READER. Alice Rothchild will speak about her remarkable autobiography, Inspired and Outraged: The Making of a Feminist Physician. Written entirely in free verse, it tells of her journey from 1950's good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicine. 6p—7p. Free
WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. This special event will raise vital funds to support Yolo County Library's summer reading program, ESL classes, digital book subscriptions, lunch at the library, and home library programs. The evening includes a multicultural feast of food from the House of Shah and live mariachi music and stories! 6p—8p. $35
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM. Come join us for the launch of Jessica Guerrieri's debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Winner of the UC Davis Maurice Prize for Fiction, Guerrieri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author and Oprah's Book Club Pick, Lara Love Hardin. Together, they will discuss the novel's themes of motherhood, family, and addiction. Each ticket includes a signed copy of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. 7p - 9p. $25
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Join us for a discussion of Manvir Singh's debut release, Shamanism: The Timeless Religion. From a brilliant, young, Harvard-trained anthropologist and contributor to The New Yorker comes a fascinating investigation into the spiritual practice of shamanism, from its beginnings to the present moment, for readers disaffected with organized religion who seek a more personal approach to spirituality. 6:30p—7:30p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Discover beginner-friendly bookbinding recipes in this hands-on workshop! Using simple, household "ingredients," students will learn a variety of easy book structures that can be replicated at home. All materials are provided. For ages 10+; participants must know how to safely use a needle and thread, and children must be accompanied by an adult. 10:30a—12p. $35
THE AVID READER. Celebrate the release of V.E. Schwab's new book, "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil." We will have drinks, temporary tattoos, buttons, personality quizzes, and costumes! This is a free event for anyone who has pre-ordered the book. 9p—10p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Enjoying a glass of wine with your favorite book in our beautiful gardens is the perfect way to relax solo or with your friends. Snacks and cheeses are available for purchase to complement your glass of wine. 10:30a—12:30p. $15
THE AVID READER. Celebrate everything you love about romance! Join us for a day dedicated to heartwarming reads, swoon-worthy activities, and community fun you won’t want to miss: Romance Bundle Giveaway, Blind Date with a Romance Book, Love Letter Writing Station, and Romance Novel Scavenger Hunt. 10a—6p. Free
THE AVID READER. Bestselling and award-winning author Mason Deaver’s adult romance debut follows a journalist in a dead-end job who agrees to teach his disastrous blind date how to be a better boyfriend. Readers will delight in this sweet and steamy queer romance with trans representation! 6:30p—7:30p. Free
PATIO29, WINTERS. Join for an exclusive "Don't Call Me Jupiter" event, featuring a book reading and signing by Tom Bross. Enjoy a signature martini, "The Jupiter," specially developed for the evening. 4p—5p. Free
THE AVID READER. Join us for a talk and Q&A with the artist and author of the national bestseller "Advocate." For this event, you can have your book signed and stamped with special art! Each Eventbrite ticketholder will also receive a free small print or art item, and be entered for a raffle for original art. 6p—7p. Free
THE AVID READER. Come celebrate Halloween kids books by local authors! We will be joined by Nikki Shannon Smith, author of "Halloween Friends," Jed Alexander, author of "The Black Market," as well as Brandon and Calvin Tate, authors of "The Tale of the Halloween Witch." 1:30p—3p. Free
