Author events Jan. 19-25

Kristen Roupenian,“You Know You Want This .” The author of the hit New York er story “Cat Person” has written a darkly funny collection of short stories that explore the complex connections between gender, sex and power across genres. With Alison Law, host of the Literary Atlanta podcast. 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Talk, signing. Free. Wrecking Bar Brewpub, 292 Moreland Ave., Atlanta, 404-681-5128, www.acappellabooks.com/ events.php

Soniah Kamal, “Unmarriageable.” Set in modern-day Pakistan, this retelling of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” by Atlanta writer Kamal makes for an exhilarating exploration of love, marriage, class and sisterhood. In conversation with writer Anjali Enjeti. 6:30 p.m. Jan.22. Talk, signing. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock, 770-516-9989, www. foxtalebookshoppe.com/ events/

Bob Friedman, “A Few Thousands Dollars: Sparking Prosperity for Everyone.” Most Americans, including 80 percent of people of color, are locked out of the mainstream economy, unable to add their talents and share in the bounty of this economy. Friedman presents a guide to making the U.S. economy work for everyone, not just the wealthy. 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Reading, signing. Free. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/ events/ Mesha Maren, “Sugar Run.” Maren’s searing and gritty debut novel tells the story of a queer woman from a working-class Appalachian background, who was sentenced to life in prison for manslaughter as a teenager and returns home 18 years later. When she meets and falls in love with a troubled young mother, the two try to make a new start, which may be impossible in a place that refuses to adapt and change. 7p.m. Jan. 24.T alk, signing. $10. Margaret Mitchell House, 979 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta,404-814-4150,www. atlantahistorycenter.com