Jefferson Bass, “The Bone Yard.” 7 p.m. March 14. Signing. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock. 770-516-9989, www.foxtalebookshoppe.com.
The author will show slides from his work at the place that inspired the “Body Farm” novels: the University of Tennessee Anthropological Research Facility in Knoxville.
John Yau, Contemporary Talks. 7-8:30 p.m. March 15. Free. Jones Room, 311 Woodruff Library, Emory University, 540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta. 404-688-1970, thecontemporary.org/programming/current.
Poet-critic Yau will discuss topics related to literature and visual art.
Doreen Cronin, “The Trouble With Chickens.” 7 p.m. March 15. Talk and signing. Free. Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300, www.littleshop ofstories.com.
The author of “Click Clack Moo” introduces her new chapter book about a search-and-rescue dog who helps find two lost chicks.
Frances Mayes, “Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life.” 7 p.m. March 15. Reading and signing. Free. First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairmont Ave., Decatur. 404-373-1653, www.georgiacenterforthe book.org.
Bobbie Ann Mason, Emory Feminist Founders Reading Series. 6:30 p.m. March 16. Free. Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, 540 Asbury Circle, Atlanta. 404-727-6861, www.arts.emory.edu/events. Also: 2:30 p.m. March 17. Colloquium followed by a book signing. Free. www.arts.emory.edu/events.
Mason’s debut collection, “Shiloh & Other Stories,” explored the effect of modernization on the rural and small-town poor of western Kentucky. Her first novel, “In Country,” about the daughter of a Vietnam vet, is taught widely and was made into a film. In 2000 her memoir “Clear Springs” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
J.A. Jance, “Fatal Error.” 7:15 p.m. March 16. Talk and signing. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-8450 Ext. 2225, www.georgia centerforthebook.org.
Mystery writer Jance discusses and signs her new thriller.
Walter Mosley, “When the Thrill Is Gone.” 7 p.m. March 17. Discussion and signing. Free. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmy carterlibrary.gov.
Mosley’s third thriller featuring New York City private investigator Leonid McGill, a black, middle-aged ex-boxer with a complicated past, finds him taking on the case of a woman who believes her husband is cheating on her — at the same time McGill discovers his wife of 24 years has been unfaithful.
