Best-selling author Patrick McManus and western cartoonist and author Boots Reynolds will be on hand for the second annual Books for Christmas event at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave, Thursday, Nov. 19, 5-7:30 p.m..

Offered by the Coeur d’Alene Chapter of the Idaho Writers League and the Friends of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, the event showcases area authors as they introduce their books and gather for an evening of presentations, book signings, prizes and refreshments.

McManus will sign a variety of his books, including his newest, “The Double-Jack Murders.” Reynolds, whose artwork can be found across the United States on Leanin’ Tree Greeting Cards, will sign copies of his recently published book, “Boots ‘n’ Beans.”

The event also includes multi-award-winning romance novelist Nikki Arana. Other authors include historical fiction and historical nonfiction writers Larry Telles, Elizabeth Brinton and George Brinkman; Alaska-adventure writers Mike Kincaid and Nancy Owens Barnes; Novelists Michael Marsden, Maryn Langer and Charles Lyons; writer/musician Gary Edwards; and nonfiction author Dr. Mark Cochran.

Treat your friends and family with autographed copies of books by area authors at reasonable prices. Not only can you get your holiday shopping done early this year by giving the gift of a “Good Read,” but you will support the Coeur d’Alene Friends of the Library, who receive a portion of the proceeds..

For more information contact Valerie Luce at 509/922-1539 or Nancy Barnes at 208/448-0833.  

News about the library and other city departments is also available on the City of Coeur d’Alene news blog: http://cdacity.blogspot.com/.