Book Launch Party

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Local cartoonist Mild Pain reads from her new graphic novel with performances by Telemarket, Fatal Error and Mild Pain. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (reading), 8 p.m. (music) $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Book Signing

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, authors Edith Suárez Torres, Samuel Aguilar, Deborah Gonzalez and Paloma Alcantar will be available for a meet and greet. 6–9 p.m. www.thejpnnetwork.com

Athens Science Café

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This month Heidi Hunter will give a talk titled “Save Our Hemlocks: Fighting Woolly Adelgid in North Georgia.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Author Talk

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Author and archivist Valerie J. Frey will discuss their newest work Georgia’s Historical Recipes that explores historical recipes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Discuss Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner with the group. 5:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Deborah Blum will discuss the science and safety of food before being officially inducted with a light reception. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org

Historic Athens History Hour

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about Latinx history and community with members of DIA, U-LEAD, Pinewoods community and CLASE. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Author Talk

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Former CEO of the Los Angeles Times and CNN Tom Johnson will discuss his book Driven: A Life in Public Service and Journalism from LBJ to CNN. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]