Southern Order of Storytellers, "Patriotic Stories." 2 p.m. July 4. Adults $8; seniors (60-plus), military and students with identification $6; children 16 and under free. Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
Celebrate Independence Day with a collection of flag-waving tales that bring U.S. history to life.
Jeffrey Stepakoff, "The Orchard." 7 p.m. July 5. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock. 770-516-9989, www.foxtalebookshoppe.com.
The author of "Fireworks Over Toccoa" writes the story of a stiletto-wearing workaholic in Atlanta who develops aromas and tastes to enthrall the senses. During a visit to a North Georgia apple orchard, her involvement with the owner -- and a unique apple grown there -- tempt her to change her life forever (or at least her shoes). Also appearing: Noon July 9, Eagle Eye Book Shop, http://eagleeyebooks.com. And 7 p.m. July 9, Borders Books & Music in the Avenue East Cobb, http://www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_290.
Ann Brashares, "Sisterhood Everlasting." 7 p.m. July 6. Lecture, signing. Members $5, nonmembers $10, reservations requested. Margaret Mitchell House & Museum, 990 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-814-4150, www.margaretmitchellhouse.com.
The jeans they shared are long gone, but the sisterhood lives on. In her fifth book of the series, Brashares returns to the characters of “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” for a powerful story about growing up, losing your way -- and finding the courage to create a new way.
Miranda Parker, "A Good Excuse to Be Bad." 2 p.m. July 9. Chat, signing. Free. Barnes & Noble Camp Creek Parkway, Camp Creek Market Place, 3685 Market Place Blvd., East Point. 404-349-0359, http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2142.
Smart, tough, gorgeous bail recovery agent (aka bounty hunter) and single mom Evangeline “Angel” Crawford moved to the Atlanta burbs for a quiet life. No such luck, as she probes a church coverup aided by the town’s too-hot-to-be-holy pastor. Release party includes food, refreshments, prizes and giveaways.
Alan M. Oberdeck, "This Time I'll Stay." 1 p.m. July 9. Signing. Free. Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop, 510 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-521-1122.
Eatonton resident Oberdeck will sign copies of his newest novel, the third volume and conclusion of "The Deer/Dear Hunt Series."
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