Jamie Iredell and Man Martin. 7:15 p.m. Sept. 19. Talk and signing. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-8450, Ext. 2225; www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
Iredell’s faux encyclopedia "The Book of Freaks" examines a catalog of humanity, both familiar and strange. Martin (“Days of the Endless Corvette”) zeroes in on a smaller segment -- a hapless Florida real estate agent and everyone he encounters.
Stuart Woods, "Son of Stone." 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Talk and signing. Free. Norcross Cultural Arts Center, 10 College St., Norcross. 770-448-2122, www.gwinnettpl.org/adults/stuart-woods-book-discussion-and-signing-7pm.html. Also appearing: 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Talk and signing. Free. Barnes & Noble Buckhead, 404-261-7747, http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/1907. 10 a.m. Sept. 21. Signing. Free. Eagle Eye Book Shop, http://eagleeyebooks.com.
Stone Barrington is back in New York, looking to stay closer to home and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld. But his former love has other plans for Stone -- such as introducing him to the child he fathered years ago.
Herman Parish: Amelia Bedelia. 10 a.m. Sept. 21. Talk and signing. Free. Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300, www.littleshopofstories.com. Also appearing: 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, www.foxtalebookshoppe.com.
Herman Parish was 9 when his late aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote her first book about Amelia Bedelia. The nephew has added 14 books to the series for children, including several new picture books about the young Amelia as well as his newest, “Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend.”
Elliot Mackle, "Captain Harding's Six-Day War." 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Reading and signing. Free. Outwrite Books, 991 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com.
Mackle’s third novel, a fast-paced military adventure that takes place during the run-up to the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict, portrays Libya before Moammar Gadhafi, and the U.S. Air Force before “don't ask, don't tell." His appearance coincides with this week’s repeal of the policy barring gays from serving openly in the U.S. military.
Curious George Day. 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 24. Children's activities and reading. Free. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-8450, Ext. 2225; www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
Celebrate Curious George Day and the birthday of his creator, H.A. Rey, with a couple of hours of games, crafts and story time. Special appearance by none other than Curious George!
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