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<< Previous   of   Next >> (click to enlarge) "Six Years of Grace" by Jennifer Sokol (click to enlarge) "The Last Town on Earth" by Thomas Mullen   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 Read all about it: Authors visit, sign books Graceful reading: Seattle author Jennifer Sokol plans to sign copies of her book "Six Years of Grace." The book tells how Sokol readjusted to normal society after life in a monastery, and how she cared for her mother after a stroke. The event is scheduled for noon Saturday at the Everett Mall Borders, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Call 425-267-3246 or visit www.borders.com for information. Infectious tale: Award-winning author Thomas Mullen reads from his book "The Last Town on Earth." The book focuses on a fictional Northwestern town that votes to quarantine itself after an epidemic strikes. The event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Visit www.sno-isle.org for information. Children's program: Seattle-area author Trudi Trueit, author of the popular Julep O'Toole series, talks with children ages 7 to 12 about how she became a writer. The event occurs at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell Everett Highway. For more information, visit www.sno-isle.org or call 425-337-4822. Paint a picture: Children's book illustrator Brenda Z. Guiberson presents a story time. Guiberson is known for her lively drawings of exotic animals, such as flamingoes and polar bears. The event occurs at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. For more information, visit www.sno-isle.org or call 425-778-2148. Herald staff READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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