Jenny Milchman, "Wicked River." A newlywed couple honeymooning in the Adirondacks discover that they are not alone in their isolated paradise—someone is watching them who will stop at nothing to make sure they never leave. 2 p.m. May 26. Signing. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock, 770-516-9989, foxtalebookshoppe.com
Joshilyn Jackson, "The Almost Sisters." One night at a comics convention, a 38-year-old graphic novelist is swept off her feet by an anonymous Batman. Their one-night-stand has a surprise outcome, one that she'll have to share with her family—but not before she uncovers a dangerous family secret. In conversation with Jessica Handler. 7 p.m. May 29. Talk, signing. Free. The Wrecking Bar, 292 Moreland Ave. NE., Atlanta, 404-221-2600, acappellabooks.com
David Sedaris, "Calypso." In his new book, Grammy Award-nominated humorist, radio contributor, and author Sedaris ("When You Are Engulfed in Flames") writes about life at his North Carolina beach house, where he can't escape himself and his thoughts about middle age and mortality. Sold out, but guests may still reserve/preorder a copy of the book to be signed by the author. 7 p.m. May 29. Signing. SRO. Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, 404-486-0307, eagleeyebooks.com
John Crocker, "Following Fifi: My Adventures Among Wild Chimpanzees: Lessons from our Closest Relatives." Crocker, who spent eight months in the Gombe forest working with Jane Goodall, tells of his exhilarating quest to study chimpanzees and how he was able to use the lessons he learned about the roots of human behavior to better understand his patients with ADD, anxiety and depression. 7 p.m. May 30. Talk, signing. Free. Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, 404-865-7100, jimmycarterlibrary.gov
Virginia Willis, "Secrets of the Southern Table." Award-winning chef and cookbook author Willis takes you on a tour of today's South—a region rich in history and cultural diversity—and shares many well-known recipes but also some surprising revelations drawn from the area's many global influences. 7:15 p.m. May 30. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur, 404-370-3070, Ext. 2285, georgiacenterforthebook.org
Doug Dahlgren with Jeremy Logan, T.M. Brown, Shirley Garrett and Julia McDermott. For this brand-new program based on his weekly radio show, each month Dahlgren will interview authors whose work may not be widely known. 7:15 p.m. June 1. Interviews, Q&As. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur, 404-370-3070, Ext. 2285, georgiacenterforthebook.org
