Garrett Graff, "The Threat Matrix: The FBI at War in the Age of Global Terror." 7 p.m. Aug. 1. Lecture, signing. Free. Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
A history of the FBI explores its transformation from a domestic law enforcement agency into an international intelligence agency.
Maggie Stiefvater, "Forever" (Wolves of Mercy Falls Trilogy). 7 p.m. Aug. 1. Signing. Free. Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300, www.littleshopofstories.com.
The final book of the series about shape-shifters who turn into wolves each winter.
Cameron McWhirter, "Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America." 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Lecture, signing. Free. Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
Atlanta author McWhirter chronicles an unprecedented wave of anti-black riots and lynchings that swept the country for eight months in 1919, while also exploring the first stirrings of a civil rights movement that would transform American society 40 years later.
Stephen Berry, "House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a Family Divided by War." 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Talk, signing. Free. Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library,1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur. 404-370-8450, Ext. 2225; www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
In conjunction with the national traveling exhibit ”Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” Berry will present a lecture focusing on the issues Lincoln faced in keeping the Union together.
Andisheh Nouraee, "Americapedia: Taking the Dumb Out of Freedom." 4 p.m. Aug. 6. Talk, signing. Free. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com.
Nouraee’s Creative Loafing column, “Don’t Panic,” an irreverent but informative take on current events -- especially U.S. foreign policy -- won him a legion of fans. Not surprisingly, his new book reads like a version of Jon Stewart’s “America” for teens, teaching history and unscrambling the day-to-day workings of the U.S. government with attitude and humor.
Martha Hawkins, "Finding Martha's Place: My Journey Through Sin, Salvation, and Lots of Soul Food." 4 p.m. Aug 6. Discussion, signing. Free. Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture,101 Auburn Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-730-4001, www.afpls.org/aarl.
Hawkins’ delightfully folksy book highlights her rocky journey to success as owner of the classic soul food restaurant in Montgomery where Rosa Parks, a regular, always ordered cornbread muffins to go.
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