An evening with Nancy Pearl, author, librarian and action figure

The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages Book Club welcomes author, librarian and NPR commentator Nancy Pearl on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Pearl, author of the new novel "Lizzie and George," will be in conversation on stage with Spokane writer Sharma Shields, a Washington State Book Award winner. 

Join us for a 7 p.m. community book club forum; general admission tickets are free. [Update: To get on the waiting list, message [email protected]] 

Or purchase a VIP ticket to attend a 5:30 pm author reception at the Terra Blanca Winery Tasting Room that includes a book, wine, live music and reserved seat at the book club forum that follows. 

When: The January edition of the Northwest Passages Book Club forum is Saturday, Jan. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Where: The Spokesman-Review Building, 999 West Riverside Ave. in Spokane.

Details: Join us for a special evening with best-selling author, librarian and action figure Nancy Pearl in conversation with Spokane novelist Sharma Shields. The 7 p.m. community forum is free but tickets are required. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. 

VIP reception: The Spokesman-Review hosts a VIP author reception starting at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40 and includes a copy of Pearl's novel "George and Lizzie," a glass of wine at the Terra Blanca Winery tasting room (adjacent to the Spokesman-Review lobby), live music and a reserved seat for the 7 p.m. book talk. [Update: A handful of VIP tickets still are available.]

Books: Auntie's Bookstore in Spokane has copies of "George and Lizzie" at a 15 percent discount for Northwest Passages Book Club readers. Books also will be available for sale for signing during the event.

Extras: After the book talk, join a newsroom tour led by Spokesman Editor Rob Curley and mingle at the wine bar.

Social: Join the Northwest Passages Book Club's Facebook page to be part of the conversation and keep up with our upcoming events. On Twitter: Use the #SRbooks hashtag.