Community Calendar

A public presentation by Dr. Douglas A. Vakoch about the art and science involved in creating interstellar messages. Discussion and questions to follow!

Dr. Douglas A. Vakoch is president of METI International, a research organization that transmits powerful radio signals to nearby stars to make first contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Prior to founding METI International in 2015, for 16 years Vakoch was Director of Interstellar Message Composition at the SETI Institute.

Dr. Vakoch is visiting to consult about ongoing research at the Laboratory for New Phenomenology in the School of Psychology at Eastern Washington University, which are both hosting this event free to the general public. Dr. Vakoch and METI International want to hear what you'd like to say!

Join us Thurs Jan 8th from 6:00-7:00 pm for our Evening Book Club at The Well-Read Moose. This month’s book is “Trust Her” by Flynn Berry. Newcomers welcome! No need to register—just show up.

Dark winter nights call for dark winter mysteries…

Join us at The Well-Read Moose bookstore on Thurs, Jan 15th at 6 pm for an in-person author event featuring thriller writer Michael Bourne and his chilling new novel, “We Bring You an Hour of Darkness.”

If you love smart, atmospheric mysteries with a strong heroine and snow-dusted suspense, you won’t want to miss this one.
RSVP today on our website—seats fill quickly! You can also order a copy of the book at wellreadmoose.com or by calling the bookstore at 208-215-2265.

At a small ski resort much like our own beloved mountains, an endangered lynx becomes the spark for an eco-terrorist plot—and a deadly game of secrets. When newspaper publisher Tish Threadgill uncovers clues involving a volatile local writer, her fledgling paper suddenly becomes ground zero for a town-shaking investigation.

Join us for a chilling winter night of eerie discussion and atmospheric storytelling at our Frostbite & Frights special book club event! This month, we’re diving into “Cold Snap” by Lindy Ryan, a gripping, icy tale perfect for the heart of winter.

USE CODE: WRMBOOK to receive 20% off for book club. 

Expect shivers, spirited conversation, and a community of readers who love a good scare. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, this is the perfect night to warm up with fellow book lovers—and maybe get a little chilled in the process.

Newcomers welcome!