THIS WEEK’S LITERARY EVENTS

Patti Callahan, “Becoming

Mrs. Lewis.” Callahan’s fascinating historical novel tells the story of poet and writer Joy Davison, who began writing letters to C.S. Lewis looking for spiritual answers. Noon Oct. 2. Lunch. $60 includes lunch, signed copy of book. RSVP. MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St., Woodstock, 770-5169989, foxtalebookshoppe. com. Also appearing : In conversation with Atlanta author Lynn Cullen. 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Talk, signing. $10. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, 404-814-4150, atlantahistorycenter.com Ellery, Tennessee, leaves a real-life baby in the “drivethru” nativity at the Dollar General parking lot, the widowed writer playing Mary ends up with custody, and doctor-in-real-life Joseph’s pediatric background comes in handy. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Talk, signing. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock, 770-5169989, foxtalebookshoppe. com Georgia Webber, “Dumb: Living Without a Voice.” Cartoonist Webber’s new graphic memoir tells how she finds self-expression in creating comics and copes with the everyday challenges that come with voicelessness. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Signing. Free. $5 donation. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, 404-524-0304, charisbooksandmore.com

Jodi Picoult, “A Spark

of Light.” Picoult (“Great Small Things”) assembles an unforgettable cast of characters at a women’s reproductive health services clinic, where a gunman takes all inside hostage — among them the 15-year-old daughter of the hostage negotiator. 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Talk, signing. $28.99-32.99. Ticketed event. SCADshow, 173 14th St. NE Atlanta, 404681-5128, acappellabooks. com