The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

THIS WEEK’S LITERARY EVENTS

- GINA WEBB

EDITOR’S NOTE: Concerns about the coronaviru­s have resulted in the cancellati­on of many events. The AJC will monitor these announceme­nts and keep you informed about postponeme­nts, rescheduli­ng and cancellati­ons, but it’s best to check with venues or event organizers before making plans to attend. Visit ajc. com/canceledev­ents for an updated list.

Katherine Schwarzene­gger Pratt, “The Gift of Forgivenes­s: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivab­le.”

Schwarzene­gger reflects and learns from the experience­s of others in her new book, featuring more than 20 interviews and stories, including Elizabeth Smart, who learned to forgive her captors, and Sue Klebold, mother of one of the Columbine shooters. 11 a.m. March 14. Signing. Free. Huff Harrington Home, 3872 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. 404-257-0511, huffharrin­gton.com/

Jonathan W. Jordan and Emily Anne Jordan, “The War Queens: Extraordin­ary Women Who Ruled the Battlefiel­d.”

The Jordans uncover the ingenious wartime tactics of some of history’s most powerful female leaders across millennia and continents. 6:30 p.m. March 16. Talk, signing. Free. FoxTale Book

Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock, 770-516-9989, foxtaleboo­kshoppe.com/ events/

Chris Bohjalian, “The Red Lotus.”

When an American vanishes on a rural road in Vietnam, his girlfriend is left to look for answers in Bohjalian’s (“The Flight Attendant”) global thriller about those who dedicate their lives to saving people — and those who peddle death to the highest bidder. 6:30 p.m. March 18. Talk, signing. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St., Woodstock, 770-516-9989, foxtaleboo­kshoppe.com/ events/

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