Literary calendar: Honoree Fanonne Jeffers discusses 'Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois'

Jul. 24—HONOREE FANONNE JEFFERS — Award-winning poet discusses her first novel, "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois," in conversation with Twin Cities-based radio and podcast host Lissa Jones-Lofgren.

Virtual event. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, presented by Rain Taxi Review. Registration required. Go to: raintaxi.com

JENIFER LECLAIR: Signs copies of her newest Windjammer mystery, "Sea Smoke and Mirrors." 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake.

SCI FI PARTY: Virtual launch of recent releases by Daniel M. Bensen, Tribly Black, and Neil Sharpson. 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, presented by Magers & Quinn. Registration required. Go to: magersandquinn.com.