Literary footnotes

The Kings English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, will host Richard Russo, author of "That Old Cape Magic," Oct. 6, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100).

Alexandra Fuller, author, will read from her book "The Legend of Colton H. Bryant," Oct. 7, 7 p.m., University of Utah Marriott Library Gould Auditorium, 295 S. 1500 East (801-581-8558)

Salt Lake Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, will host an authors' reception to benefit AAUW Educational Foundation, Oct. 13, 6-8:30 p.m.; paid reservations are required by Oct. 8, cost is $30 per person. For more information go to aauwutah.org/aauw_wasatch.html (801-229-7379)

The Confluence Literary Festival, Moab, is celebrating eating and writing and local food sustainability. Themed "Eat the West," the event is Oct. 20-25 and includes intensive writing workshops with Slow Food Inc. authors, local food tasting events, a farmers market and Mountain Film Festival's films about food. Guests authors from the Slow Food Movement include Gary Paul Nabhan, Deborah Madison, Susan J. Tweit, Ann Vileisis, David Masumoto and Jack Loeffler. The festival will take place in various venues, including the MARC, Star Hall, Grand County Library and Swanny City Park. Ticket prices vary from free to $10. Writing workshops are $75-$475 (www.moabconfluence.org).

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