This week’s literary events

Mackenzi Lee, “Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World.” Based on Lee’s popular weekly Twitter series of the same name, her new book features tales of heroism and cunning, in-depth bios and witty storytelling, giving new life to these historic female trailblazers, from the fifth century to the present, who dared to step outside the traditional gender roles of their time. 3 p.m. March 18. Meet n’ greet, signing. Free. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE., Atlanta, 404-524-0304, charisbooksandmore.com

Ruth Postow Birch, “How to Build a Piano Bench: Lessons for Success from a Red-Dirt Road in Alabama.” In this business book disguised as a memoir, Birch shares the not-socommon common-sense blueprint for success that enabled her to move from a paper mill town in south Alabama to the top of her profession and ultimately to own her own successful company in Washington D.C. 2 p.m. March 18. Tea, signing. Free. RSVP. Bookmiser Roswell, 4651 Sandy Plains Road, Roswell, 770-9931555, bookmiser.net/

Leesa Cross Smith, “Whiskey & Ribbons.” Set in contemporary Louisville, Cross-Smith’s mesmerizing first novel surrounding the death of a police officer is a requiem for marriage, friendship and family, and a meditation on grief, hope, motherhood, brotherhood and surrogate fatherhood. With Jessica Handler. 7 p.m. March 20. Conversation, Q&A, signing. Free. The Wrecking Bar, 292 Moreland Ave. NE., Atlanta, 404-2212600, acappellabooks.com

Iyabo Ojikutu, “Permanent Happiness: The Only Way to Find Peace, Joy, and Your Life-Given Purpose.” Ojikutu, a Nigerian born doctor, blogger and author, has written an inspirational book about how her experiences of going up in Nigeria, her family life and her faith, helped her find inner peace. 2 p.m. March 24. Talk, signing. Free. Tall Tales Book Shop, Toco Hill Shopping Center, 2105 LaVista Road NE., Atlanta, 404-636-2498, talltalesatlanta.com

Dorothy St. James, “Playing with Bonbon Fire: A Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery.” Series hero and chocoholic Charity Penn must smoke out the killer to stop her newly inherited beachside chocolate shop from going up in flames in St. James’ decadent followup to “Asking for Truffle.” 2 p.m. March 24. Talk, signing. Free. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Milton Branch, 855 Mayfield Road, Milton, 404613-4402, afpls.org

David and Deborah Woodsfellow, “Love Cycles, Fear Cycles: Reduce Conflict and Increase Connection in Your Relationship.” The founders of the Woodsfellow Institute for Couples have written a book to help people understand what goes right in relationships — and what goes wrong — and how to manage your respective vulnerabilities and reactions, the key to enjoying life together. 4 p.m. March 24. Talk, signing. Free. Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library, Sandy Springs Branch, 395 Mt. Vernon Highway NE., Atlanta, 404303-6130, afpls.org