THE LITERARY SCENE

Lillian Faulkner Baggett. Author discusses and signs her novel, “Out of Eden: A Saga of the South.” The book tells of Southern women struggling with issues of class, gender and faith during the World War II era. 2-4 p.m. Jan. 17. Waldenbooks-Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Blvd., Buford. 678-482-2923, www.borders.com.

Steve Berry. Discusses and signs his new Cotton Malone thriller, “The Charlemagne Pursuit,” and his earlier best-sellers. (Customers may have Berry sign as many as four books, but at least one must be a hardcover purchased at the store.) 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur. 404-486-0307, www.eagleeyebooks.com.

Ann Brashares. Author reads from and signs her new book, “3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows.” She is well known as the author of “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” series of books for young adults. 7 p.m. Jan. 14. Barnes & Noble-Alpharetta, 7660 North Point Parkway. 770-993-8340, www.barnesandnoble.com.

Jill Conner Browne. The Royal Queen of the Sweet Potato Queens of Jackson, Miss., discusses and signs her new book, “American Thighs: The Sweet Potato Queens’ Guide to Preserving Your Assets.” 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Free. Barnes & Noble-Alpharetta, 7660 North Point Parkway. 770-993-8340, www.barnesandnoble.com.

Catherine Clinton. Author discusses her biography about the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, “Mrs. Lincoln: A Life.” 8 p.m. Jan. 15. $10; reservation required. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-814-4150, www.atlantahistorycenter.com.

Marilyn Segal and Carolyn Cohen. Identical twins have written books on healing. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Atlanta-Fulton County Library, Northeast-Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. 770-360-8820, www.socialweb.net/Clients/AFPL/index.lasso?id=85107.

Deric Gilliard. The author/activist, who served as national communications director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, discusses and signs “Living in the Shadows of a Legend: the Unsung Heroes and ‘Sheroes’ Who Marched With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-730-4001, www.afpls.org/aarl.

Megan A. Volpert, J.S. van Buskirk, Lara Glenum. Poets read from their works. 5 p.m. Jan. 10. Wordsmiths Books, 545 N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-378-7166, wordsmithsbooks.com.

Bob Greene. Best-selling author, exercise physiologist and former personal trainer of Oprah Winfrey shares his latest books for better health, “The Best Life Diet” and “The Best Life Diet Cookbook.” 6-8 p.m. Jan. 8. Free. Wal-Mart Supercenter-Acworth, 3826 Cobb Parkway. 770-966-1226, www.thebestlife.com.

Julia Watts, Jane Vollbrecht, Chezon Jackson. Watts is editor of the anthology of essays, memoirs and stories on the topic of menstruation, “Women. Period.” She and contributors Vollbrecht and Jackson, will read from the book. 8 p.m. Jan. 9. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com.

Vicki Robin. Co-author of “Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence: Revised and Updated for the 21st Century” will speak about her book. Sponsored by Atlanta Women in Business. Reservations recommended. 6-8 p.m. Jan. 12. $10. Nancy G’s Cafe, 4920 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-705-8444, atlantawomeninbusiness.com.

Memorial Poetry Reading. Reading will be held in memory of John Stone, Atlanta poet and longtime member of the Callanwolde Poetry Committee. 8:15 p.m. Jan. 14. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org.

Poetry Atlanta Presents. Local poets perform onstage: Stacey Lynn Brown, Chad Prevost, Karen Head. 2 p.m. Jan. 17. Wordsmiths Books, 545 N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-378-7166, wordsmithsbooks.com.

Bernie Schein. Author of “If Holden Caulfield Were in My Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids” discusses education. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program. Jan. 13. $10; Free for educators with ID. Margaret Mitchell House, 990 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-814-2063, www.gwtw.org.

Haywood Smith. Discusses and signs the latest book in her Red Hat Club series, “Wedding Belles.” 1 p.m. Jan. 10. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Suite 138, Woodstock. 770-516-9989, www.foxtalebookshoppe.com.

Tiffany L. Warren. Author discusses and signs her new book, “The Bishop’s Daughter.” Food and refreshments provided. 1 p.m. Jan. 9. Big Miller Grove Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia. 770-298-7539, www.bigmillergrove.org.

Emily Williams. Reads from and signs her book, “Beyond the Canebrakes: Caribbean Women Writers in Canada.” 3 p.m. Jan. 11. Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St. N.W. 404-253-3100, www.scad.edu.

Wordlife Wednesdays. Open mike for poets, storytellers and spoken-word artists, featuring live band. Hosted by Plain Brown. 7 p.m. First Wednesday of each month. Through May 6. $5. Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore, 946 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. S.W., Atlanta. 404-622-5588, www.shrinebookstore.com.

Megan A. Volpert. Poet performs at this monthly open-mike and reading series. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com.