Author Events, Aug 12-18

Ichi Lee will read from and sign copies of 'The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart' at the Sunflower Center in Petaluma on Wednesday.

For more events or to list author events in our calendar, visit the Press Democrat’s events listings at pressdemocrat.com.

SUNDAY (Aug 12)

Stephanie Marohn. “What the Animals Taught Me: Stories of Love and Healing from a Farm Animal Sanctuary,” 4 p.m.,
A book that reminds us that our best life teachers are sometimes covered in fur. Marohn, who runs an animal sanctuary in Sebastopol, reveals what animals have to teach us about love, compassion, trust, and many of the qualities we so often try to cultivate in ourselves.
Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct., Occidental. More information: 874-9392. www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org

TUESDAY (Aug. 14)

Jennie Fields, “The Age of Desire,” 7 p.m.
 A sparkling glimpse into the life of Edith Wharton and the scandalous love affair that threatened her closest friendship. Wharton’s real letters and intimate diary entries are woven throughout this richly nuanced novel, which takes us on a vivid journey through the Gilded Age.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com

WEDNESDAY (Aug 15)

Ilchi Lee, “The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart,” 7 p.m.
In this engaging book, Ilchi Lee shares how Sedona, with its unique red rocks and striking sunsets, has an ability to lift the spirit and draw millions of visitors each year. He describes how anyone can achieve enlightenment, purpose, and fulfillment by experiencing the true spirit of Sedona.
Copperfields’s offsite event at The Sunflower Center, 1453 North McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 792-5300.  copperfieldsbooks.com

THURSDAY (Aug 16)

The Dodici Book Club book release party, “In the Pantry,” 4 p.m.
Inspired by the delicious food at every Dodici Book Club meeting, the members pulled together recipes and photos of their favorite dishes, binding them into a cookbook that not only gives them a sense of accomplishment, but will raise funds for the Healdsburg Food Pantry through 100% of the proceeds.
Levin & Co. Bookstore, 306 Center St., Healdsburg, 433-1118.  inthepantrycookbook.com

Arlene Mandell, “Abracadabra: How to turn your freewrites, journals and snippets of memoir into publishable work,” 7 p.m.
Writers Forum of Petaluma presents a workshop with writer and retired English professor Arlene Mandell.
Petaluma Community Center, 320 No. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, $15 at the door.

FRIDAY (Aug 17)

Laura Lippman, “And When She Was Good,” 7 p.m.
The gripping, intensely emotional story of a suburban madam, a convicted murderer whose sentence is about to be overturned, and the child they will both do anything to keep.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com

SATURDAY (Aug 18)

Open Mic Poetry Circle hosted by Mike Tuggle, 11 a.m.
River Reader, 16355 Main Street, Guerneville, 869-2240.

To submit book events for consideration in this column, contact Sara Peyton at sara.peyton@gmail.com at least three weeks in advance of the event.