Author Talk

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Romance writer Lauren Connolly will discuss her new book P.S. I Hate You. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com/laurenconnolly

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Derek Updegraff will read from his new book Whole. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Miller Oberman will read poetry from his latest book Impossible Things. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com

Night of the Living Read

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring in your box of trade-in books, dress up in costume and enjoy a table of treats. 5–7 p.m. www.avidbookshop.com

Storytime with Mr. Evan

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

The whole family is welcome to enjoy a morning of books, songs, rhymes and puppets. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Artist Talk & Book Signing

Artist Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

**This event has been rescheduled to Oct. 22 due to inclement weather** Author Neesha Powell-Ingabire will read from their newest book Come By Here: A Memoir in Essays from Georgia’s Geechee Coast. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com 

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Dr. Lioba MMoshi will read from her newest book Safari Njema: My Journey from Kilimanjaro to America. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com

Storytime with LuLu M. Rogers

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Luly will read The You Kind of Kind and share songs. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Know Your Rights Bus Tour

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

ACLU will discuss discuss books that local governments have banned and promote voter education. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.acluga.org

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author John Vercher will discuss his book Devil is Fine with Sabrina Orah Mark. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Suzi EhteshamZadeh will discuss her newest book of short stories Zan. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com

Where’s Waldo Party

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the end of summer with games, a photo station, art activities, prizes and more. 10 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

To The Left of Time

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

In recognition of the life and legacy of writer Thomas Lux there will be readings of his work followed by a light reception. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Rabbi Ariana Katz and Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg will discuss their book For Times Such As These: A Radical’s Guide to the Jewish Year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Midnight Release Party for Funny Story

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the release of Emily Henry’s new book with drinks, mingling, trivia and more. 10 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Garrard Conley will discuss his book All the World Beside. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Kate Manne will speak about her book Unshrinking, discussing how fatphobia has become a vital social justice issue. 7 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com

Avid Poetry Series

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Poet Michael Dumanis will be in conversation with local author Sabrina Orah Mark about his book Creature. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com