There is a ton of stuff going on all over the place today, including two thrillers, an open mic, a book about “zen gardening”, a book about space travel to Mars, and a book about crocheting with non-traditional fibers.

First, and something that’s about to start at the Hugo House right now, is an all-day discussion of the works of the Bronte sisters (depicted above.) I might go just to see what the people look like; I’m thinking it will be a roomful of beautiful shy people, casting sideward glances at each other. There was an online registration for this one, but I bet you could sweet-talk your way in if you really wanted to.

Up at Third Place, David Klinghoffer reads from How Would God Vote?: Why the Bible Commands You to Be a Conservative, a book that suggests you consider fictional characters before you waste your vote. I really want to know how Superman would vote, myself.

And at the Seattle Public Library, David Shields reads from his latest book, which is about sex and death and birth and death and then more death. Charles liked the book a lot.

Full readings calendar, including the readings I mentioned above, can be found over here.