Regis Philbin, "How I Got This Way." 3 p.m. Nov. 20. $22 nonmember, $15 member; premier seating: $50 (reserved seating behind patrons). Marcus Jewish Community Center, Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4005, www.atlantajcc.org/specialevents/the-book-festival-of-the-mjcca-festival-schedule.
The popular talk and game show host shares the experiences that have taught him about success and happiness and reveals the many influences that have shaped his life, philosophy and career.
Hugh Acheson, "A New Turn in the South: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen." 7:15 p.m. Nov. 21. Talk and signing. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-8450, Ext. 2225; www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
In his new book, the award-winning chef/partner at Midtown’s Empire State South shares the secrets of his signature style: classic French techniques mixed with a Southern sense of place and local ingredients.
E. Neville Isdell, "Inside Coca-Cola: A CEO's Life Story of Building the World's Most Popular Brand." 6 p.m. Nov. 21. Talk and signing. Free. Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
The man famous for polishing Coke’s tarnished brand tells the story of his success.
Sidney Perkowitz, "Slow Light: Invisibility, Teleportation, and Other Mysteries of Light." 4 p.m. Nov 21. Discussion and signing. Free. Barnes & Noble at Emory, 1390 Oxford Road, Atlanta. 404-727-6222, http://emory.bncollege.com.
In his fifth book, Emory physicist Perkowitz discusses how we are harnessing the mysteries of light into technologies such as lasers and fiber optics that are transforming our daily lives -- and why fantasies like Harry Potter's invisibility cloak are turning into real possibilities.
Carapace: "Enough!" 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta. 404-525-3447, http://manuelstavern.com.
Had enough? Bring your five-minute story about the time you’d had all you could take of your unbearable co-worker or obnoxious relative. Tell us a story about a time when you couldn’t get quite enough love, money or general satisfaction, or talk about when you did -- childhood, perhaps?
Antron Reshaud Olukayode, "Ayo: Lost and Found." 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Outwrite Books, 991 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com.
The Atlanta writer and poet launches his latest book of poems, short stories and ruminations.
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