THIS WEEK’S LITERARY EVENTS

John Sedgwick, “Blood Moon: An American Epic of War and Splendor in the Cherokee Nation.” Sedgwick brings to life the century-long blood feud between two rival Cherokee chiefs from the early years of the United States through the infamous Trail of Tears and into the Civil War, and the mutual hatred that shaped the tragic history of the tribe far more than anyone, even the reviled President Andrew Jackson, ever did. 8 p.m. May 7. Talk, signing. $10. Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW., Atlanta, 404-8144150, atlantahistorycenter.com

Joseph Crespino, “Atticus Finch: The Biography.” In a book about family and literature amid the upheavals of the 20th century that is essential to understanding Harper Lee, her novels, and her times, historian Crespino reveals how Harper Lee’s father provided the central inspiration for each of her books. 7 p.m. May 8. Talk, signing. Free. Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, 404-865-7100, jimmycarterlibrary.gov

Chibundu Onuzo, “Welcome to Lagos.” Nigerian-born Onuzo’s a high-spirited novel is about aspirations and escape, innocence and corruption. Full of humor and heart, it offers a provocative portrait of contemporary Nigeria. Joining Onuzo will be author Chika Unigwe. 7:30 p.m. May 8. Discussion, signing. Free. Suggested donation $5. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE., Atlanta, 404-524-0304, charisbooksandmore.com Rick Bragg,“Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table.” From the beloved, best-selling author of“All Over but the Shoutin’,” a delectable, rollicking food memoir, cookbook, and loving tribute to a region, a vanishing history, a family, and, especially, to his mother. 7 p.m. May 10. Talk, signing. $30 includes signed copy of book. Ticketed event. Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St., Woodstock, 678-494-4251,

foxtalebookshoppe.com Jesmyn Ward, “Sing, Unburied, Sing.” A finalist for the Kirkus Prize and Andrew Carnegie Medal, this widely praised novel from two-time National Book Award winner Ward, the story of a family on a journey through rural Mississippi, is an intimate portrait of three generations of a family and an epic tale of hope and struggle. 7 p.m. May 10. Talk, signing. $18.51-$23.51 includes copy of book. Carter Center Cecil B. Day Chapel, 453 Freedom Parkway NE., Atlanta, 404-420-5100, www.cartercenter.org/, jimmycarterlibrary.gov

Anthony DeCurtis, “Lou Reed: A Life.” As lead singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground and a renowned solo artist, Lou Reed invented alternative rock. But while his iconic status may be fixed, the man himself was anything but. Now, just a few years after Reed’s death, Rolling Stone writer DeCurtis, who knew Reed and interviewed him extensively, tells the provocative story of his complex life. 2 p.m. May 12. Talk, signing. Free. A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Ave. NE., Atlanta, 404-681-5128, acappellabooks.com — GINA WEBB