Monday, December 3: Bob Peterson Reading

The Seattle photographer is famous for iconic shots he took for Life, Sports Illustrated, and more. He'll be celebrating the launch of a new book collecting his photos, with the help of Seattle artist and sculptor Tony Angell.

University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., 634-3400, http://www2.bookstore.washington.edu/, 7 pm, free.

Tuesday, December 4: Three Debuts

Mohamed Asem is the author of Stranger in the Pen, which is the account of his detainment by British authorities. Ashley Toliver's Spectra is a poetry collection about corporeality. Lisa Wells ist he author of The Fix, which is a very sensual poetry collection. Hugo House, 1634 11th Avenue, 322-7030, http://hugohouse.org, 7 pm, free.

Wednesday, December 5: Shout Your Abortion Bash

This is a big party to celebrate the publication of the Shout Your Abortion anthology, which launched last month. This party features a band, a DJ, and readings from Lindy West, Angela Garbes, El Sanchez, and Alana Edmondson. Neptune Theater, 1303 NE 45th St, 8 pm, $12.

Thursday, December 6: Poetry for the Public

Kim Stafford, Oregon's State Poet Laureate, teams up with Washington State's Poet Laureate, Claudia Castro Luna to talk about regional poetry, what it means to be a laureate, and the civic duties of artists. Hugo House, 1634 11th Avenue, 322-7030, http://hugohouse.org, 7 pm, free.

Friday, December 7: Unpresidented Reading

See our event of the week column for more details.

University Book Store, 4326 University Way N.E., 634-3400, http://www2.bookstore.washington.edu/, 7 pm, free.

Saturday, December 8: Surreal Storytelling with Strange Women

This is the third installment of a surrealistic fiction showcase (inspired in part by the work of author Aimee Bender) hosted by local dynamo Kate Berwanger. Readers include Shelley Minden, Symone La Luz, G.G. Silverman, and Kait Heacock. Ghost Gallery, 1111 E Pike St, Suite B, https://ghostgalleryshop.com/, 7 pm, $7-13.

Sunday, December 9: Lantern Reading

Nancy Dickeman's new chapbook discusses the Hanford nuclear site. This afternoon, she's celebrating its publication with local writers including Chelsea Bolan, Kathleen Flenniken, and JM Miller.

Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Ave, 624-6600, http://elliottbaybook.com, 3 pm, free.