Lillian Faulkner Baggett. Author 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 p.m. Jan. 31. Borders Books & Music-Snellville, 1929 Scenic Highway. 770-982-0454, www.bordersstores.com.
Stephen J. Cannell. Television producer who co-created several action TV programs, including "The A-Team," discusses his new Shane Scully novel, "On the Grind." 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program. Jan. 28. $10. Margaret Mitchell House, 990 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-814-2063, www.gwtw.org.
Mary Casanova. Author of books for young adults and children discusses and signs "Girl of the Year 2009: Chrissa," part of the American Girl series. 2 p.m. Jan. 25. Free. Barnes & Noble-Alpharetta, 7660 North Point Parkway. 770-993-8340, www.barnesandnoble.com.
Maria L. Corkern. Children's author reads from her book "Doris the Saurus" and explains using a thesaurus to give writing assignments deeper meaning and specificity. Book signing follows. Ages 8-14. Reservations required. 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Free. Atlanta-Fulton County Library, Northeast-Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. 770-360-8820, www.afpls.org.
Marion Creekmore Jr. Retired career diplomat, who served in the U.S. Foreign Service and is a visiting professor at Emory University, lectures. Part of the "Great Decisions 2009" lecture series. 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 29. $25. Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road. 770-399-1821, www.dunwoodyumc.org.
De'nesha Diamond. Co-writer of "The Hood Life: A Bentley Manor Tale" signs her book. Noon Jan. 29. Waldenbooks-CNN Center, 1 CNN Center, Atlanta. 404-659-1949, www.borders.com.
E. Lynn Harris. Best-selling author reads from and signs his new novel, "Basketball Jones." 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Outwrite Bookstore, 991 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com; 7 p.m. Jan. 28. Borders Books & Music-Mall at Stonecrest, 8000 Mall Parkway, Lithonia. 678-526-2550, www.bordersstores.com; 7:15 p.m. Jan. 29. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. 404-370-3070, www.dekalblibrary.org/branches/deca.htm.
Joyce Hill. Author of "A Penny in My Pocket" reads from her book and leads fun activities. Book signing follows. Ages 8-12. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28. Free. Atlanta-Fulton County Library, Northeast-Spruill Oaks Branch, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek. 770-360-8820, www.afpls.org.
James Hollis. Jungian analyst and author of "What Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life" lectures and signs his book at this Jung Society meeting. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. $30; $10 students. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-237-6491, www.trinityatlanta.org.
Joshilyn Jackson. The author of "Gods in Alabama," "Between, Georgia" and "The Girl Who Stopped Swimming" discusses her works. 2 p.m. Jan. 31. Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. 770-640-3075, www.forl.net.
Sheri Joseph. Author of "Bear Me Safely Over" and "Stray" discusses her novel-writing process and answers questions about how to write a novel. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Bound to Be Read Books, 481-B Flat Shoals Ave., Atlanta. 404-522-0877, www.boundtobereadbooks.com.
Scott Kellogg. Co-author of "Toolbox for Sustainable City Living: A Do-It-Ourselves Guide" and co-founder of the Rhizome Collective conducts a workshop in urban ecological survival skills. 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com.
Christian Lander. Author of the best-selling book "Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions" and the blog stuffwhitepeoplelike.com will discuss his works. Presented by A Cappella Books. 7 p.m. Jan. 29. The Euclid Avenue Yacht Club, 1136 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-681-5128, www.acappellabooks.com.
Marissa Moss. Author and illustrator discusses and signs books in her "Amelia's Notebook" series. Moss also talks about how to illustrate a notebook, and attendees are encouraged to bring journals and sketch pads. 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Little Shop of Stories, 133A East Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300, littleshopofstories.com.
Greg Mortenson. Best-selling author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time" discusses two new children's books he has written that are based on the "Three Cups of Tea" theme. In Gaines Auditorium. Presented by Little Shop of Stories. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 28. Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Ave., Decatur. 404-373-6300, littleshopofstories.com.
Robert J. Norrell. Author discusses his new biography, "Up From History: The Life of Booker T. Washington." 7:15 p.m. Jan. 26. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. 404-370-8450, Ext. 2225, www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
Krista Reese. Atlanta food writer and critic signs her new book, "Atlanta Classic Desserts" at the Southeastern Flower Show. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 30. Flower show Jan. 28-Feb. 1. $16; $12 advance, ages 65 and older; $10 after 4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; $8 students grades 9 and above; $6 grades 1-8. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway N.W., Atlanta. 770-955-8000, www.cobbgalleria.com.
"The Death of Print." Journalism professor Adam Penenberg, who garnered national attention in 1998 for unmasking serial fabricator Stephen Glass of "The New Republic," talks about new media and old. 3 p.m. Jan. 25. Free. Ivy Hall, 179 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E., Atlanta. 404-253-3324, www.artofrestoration.org/ivyhall/overview.cfm.
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