VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENTS MAY 22-28

Genevieve Hudson, “Boys of Alabama.” In this nuanced portrait of masculinity, religion, immigration and adolescent pressures, a sensitive German teen, newly arrived in Alabama, meets a boy dressed in black known as the school “witch,” questions his faith, and navigates a strange power. 5 p.m. May 26. Virtual author talk on Zoom. Free with registration through Bookmiser or Book Worm. bookmiser.net

Austin Kleon, “Keep Going.” In his previous books “Steal Like an Artist” and “Show Your Work!” Kleon gave readers the keys to unlock their creativity and showed them how to become known. Now he offers his most inspiring work yet, with 10 simple rules for how to stay creative, focused, and true to yourself — for life. 6:30 p.m. May 26. Virtual author talk on Zoom. Purchase one ($12.95) or more of three books to attend. FoxTale Book Shoppe hosts. foxtalebookshoppe.com/events/

Deb Spera, “Call Your Daughter Home.” Set in 1920s South Carolina, Spera’s debut historical novel follows three Southern women — a mother of four, a firstgeneration freed slave, and the matriarch of an influential family — in a timeless story about the power of family, community, and motherhood. 6:30 p.m. May 28. Author talk. Free with registration. FoxTale Book Shoppe hosts. foxtalebookshoppe.com

Kate Elizabeth Russell, “My Dark Vanessa.” When a college professor is accused of sexual abuse, one of his former students suddenly finds herself facing an impossible choice: remain silent, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship, or redefine herself and the events of her past. 7 p.m. May 28. Author conversation with Joshilyn Jackson (“Never Have I Ever”), on Crowdcast. Free with registration. A Cappella Books, the Decatur Book Festival, and Georgia Center for the Book host. www.acappellabooks.com/events.php