Elizabeth Stuckey-French, "Revenge of the Radioactive Lady." 1:15 p.m. Sept. 4. Decatur Conference Center Auditorium. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
The radioactive lady in question, now 77, has waited decades to exact her revenge on the doctor who subjected her to a government-sponsored medical experiment, with tragic results. But how shall she do it? Stuckey-French counts the many humorous ways.
Sharon Sanders, Franklin Abbott: Language Out Loud. 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Decatur Conference Center Auditorium. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
Two poets share their work and the stories and experiences behind it.
Rosemary Daniell, "Sugar in My Bowl: Real Women Write About Real Sex." 1:15 p.m. Sept. 4. City Hall Stage. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
Daniell (“Fatal Flowers,” “Secrets of the Zona Rosa”) will discuss the importance of a new anthology edited by Erica Jong.
Rebecca Burns, "Burial for a King." 1:15 p.m. Sept. 4. Discussion and reading. First Baptist Decatur Sanctuary Stage. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
Burns’ latest book tracks the events of the days surrounding the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral in Atlanta.
Kevin Young, David Eltis, Michael Thurmond: Struggles for Freedom. 2:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Decatur Conference Center Stage (Ballroom B). www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
The authors discuss slavery, the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the quest for freedom through various means and eras.
Michael Montlack, Collin Kelley: Cool Limbo. 1:15 p.m. Sept. 4. Eddie's Attic Stage. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
Two poets read from their work and share their writing experiences.
John Milliken Thompson, Joshua Corin, Grant Jerkins, Killing on the Edge: Thrillers With Literary Heft. 3:45 p.m. Sept. 4. Eddie's Attic Stage. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
The authors discuss the art of the literary page-turner.
Randy Osborne, Persistence of Memory: Stories of Renewal From 9/11. 5 p.m. Sept. 4. Eddie's Attic Stage. www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/index.php.
Carapace holds monthly literary happenings where ordinary people tell true stories based on that month’s theme. In recognition of the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11, this program will explore how that fateful day changed our lives.
Madeleine Albright, "Read My Pins." 5 p.m. Sep 7. Book signing. Free. Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
The former secretary of state’s new book celebrates how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history.
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