Fran Stewart, “A Wee Homicide in a Hotel”
7 p.m. Feb. 7. Talk, signing. Free. Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, 404-486-0307, http://www.eagleeyebooks.com
Hamelin is overflowing with tourists enjoying the Scottish-themed games — and most of them are donning tartans from Peggy Winn’s ScotShop. When a longtime champion of the games is found dead in his hotel room, it’s up to Peggy and her ghostly companion Dirk to suss out the murderer.
Sheri Riley, “Exponential Living: Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are”
7 p.m. Feb. 7. Signing. Free. Barnes & Noble Buckhead, 2900 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, 404-261-7747, http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/1907
Riley, an empowerment speaker and life strategist, shares the secrets of how to integrate your professional life with a deeper sense of self and purpose.
Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, “Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin”
7 p.m. Feb. 7. Reading, signing. $28-38 includes reserve seating and copy of book. Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, 404-865-7100, http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/events/
Fulton and Martin’s compelling narrative tells the intimate story of their son’s tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement that would transform two parents, awaken a nation’s conscience, and find meaning in an unspeakable loss. In conversation with Emory philosophy professor George Yancy.
Scott Moorehead, “Build A Culture of Good”
6 p.m. Feb. 8. Reading, signing. Free. Tall Tales Book Shop, Toco Hill Shopping Center, 2105 LaVista Road NE, Atlanta, 404-636-2498, http://www.talltalesatlanta.com/events.html
Moorehead, the CEO of a thriving telecommunications business, and McCarty, a pastor, speaker, and nonprofit founder, share how they came together in pursuit of a common goal: to help their company find the “sweet spot” that connects employees, customers, and a cause they could all care about.
Robert Knott, “Robert B. Parker’s Revelation”
7 p.m. Feb. 8. Talk, signing. Free. Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, 404-486-0307, http://www.eagleeyebooks.com
Itinerant lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch return to confront an escaped criminal in the grittiest entry yet of the bestselling series.
Alexander Chee, “The Queen of the Night”
8 p.m. Feb. 8. Reading, Q&A, signing. Free. RSVP. Barnes & Noble @Emory, 1390 Oxford Road, Decatur, 404-727-6222, http://www.emory.edu/home/events/#/?i=5
In Chee’s second novel (after “Edinburgh”), a legendary Paris Opera soprano yearns for an original role and a chance at immortality. When one is finally offered to her, she realizes with alarm that the libretto is based on a hidden piece of her past. Moderated by Atlanta choreographer and dance artist Hez Stalcup.
Amber Brock, “A Fine Imitation”
4 p.m. Feb. 11. Talk, signing. Free. Barnes & Noble, the Forum, 5141 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, 770-209-4244, http://www.gwinnettpl.org/venue/barnes-and-noble-booksellers-3/
Keynote speaker Brock will speak to fans and aspiring authors about writing, publishing, book promotion strategies — and her latest novel, about a privileged Manhattan socialite and her tumultuous affair with a mysterious painter.
Lydia Peelle, “The Midnight Cool”
7 p.m. Feb 11. Reading, talk, signing. Free. Manuel's Tavern, 602 North Highland Ave. Atlanta, 404-525-3447, https://www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events/96/lydia-peelle-the-midnight-cool
The award-winning author of “Reasons for and Advantages of Breathing” delivers her enchanting debut novel, set in 1916 Tennessee: a rich and rewarding tale of two flawed yet endearing grifters who pursue women, wealth, and a surprisingly valuable commodity for the troops in Europe: mules.
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