Karen Robards, "Ultimatum." A martial arts master and explosives expert known as the Guardian, who makes a living swindling con men reinvents herself as a security expert—only to be drawn back into crime by a new job. 7 p.m. June 19. Signing. Free. Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N Decatur Road, Decatur, 404-486-0307, eagleeyebooks.com
Celeste Fletcher McHale, "The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories." A woman who shared three days with a wonderful man as they waited for help during a flood, finally finds him again at her friend's wedding—he's the preacher. 6:30 June 20. Signing. Free. Bookmiser-Roswell, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell, 770-993-1555, bookmiser.net/
Candice Millard, "Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape and the Making of Winston Churchill." The story of young Churchill's escape after being taken prisoner during the Boer War is incredible enough, but then he enlisted, returned to South Africa, fought in several battles, and ultimately liberated the men with whom he had been imprisoned. 8 p.m. June 20. Talk, signing. $10. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, 404-814-4150, atlantahistorycenter.com
Roxane Gay, "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body." From the author of "Bad Feminist" comes a searingly honest memoir of food, weight, self-image, and learning how to feed your hunger while taking care of yourself. 7:30 p.m. June 22. Reading, Q&A, signing. $28.30. Ticket includes copy of book. RSVP. Gaines Chapel, Presser Hall, Agnes Scott College, 141 E College Ave., Decatur, 404 471-6000, charisbooksandmore.com
Ed Henry, "42 Faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story." National correspondent for Fox News and baseball lover Henry reveals the backstory of faith that guided Robinson from baseball to civil rights. 2 p.m. June 24. Q&A, signing. Free. Barnes & Noble Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, 678-482-4150, stores.barnesandnoble.com
Hannah Palmer, "Flight Path: A Search for Roots Beneath the World's Busiest Airport." Palmer tells of her quest to determine the fate of all three of her childhood houses — wiped out by the expansion of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport — and of a community erased by unchecked Southern progress. 2 p.m. June 24. Signing. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E Main St., Woodstock, 770-516-9989, foxtalebookshoppe.com
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