Author events today- Thursday

■ Emily M. Dan worth, “Plain Bad Heroines.” The award- winning author of “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” returns with her adult debut, a highly imaginative and original lesbian horror- comedy centered around a cursed New England boarding school for girls. With Andrea Lawlor (“Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl ”).7:30 p.m. today. Discussion on Crowdcast. Free. Charis Books& More. char is books and more.com

■ Harlan Coben, “The Boy from the Woods.” From the bestselling author of “Run Away” comes a shocking new thriller about a man with a mysterious past who must find a missing teenage girl. With Emily Giffin (“All We Ever Wanted ”).8 p.m. Sunday. Discussion on Zoom .$23 includes copy of book. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. atlantajcc.org

■ Poetry Atlanta: Voices Carry. Hosted by Collin Kelley, this year’s reading features Julie E. Bloemeke, Theresa Davis, Karen Head, Gustavo Hernandez and Cecilia Woloch. 7 p. m. Monday. Readings on Zoom. Free. Georgia Center for the Book. georgiacenterforthebook.org

■ Connor Towne O’Neill, “Down Along with That Devil’s Bones: A Reckoning with Monuments, Memory, and the Legacy of White Supremacy.” Journalist O’Neill takes a deep dive into American history, exposing the still- raging battles over Confederate monuments. His eye- opening account of how we got from Appomattox to Charlottesville includes a look at where we could be headed next. 7 p. m. Tuesday. Discussion on Zoom. Free. Atlanta History Center. atlantahistorycenter.com

■ Nancy Grace, “Don’t Be a Victim.” In her new book, legal commentator, TV journalist and bestselling author Nancy Grace tells gripping true crime stories and offers the surprising tools you need to keep you and your family safe. With Sirius radio host, John Lemley. 8 p. m. Tuesday. Talk on Zoom. $ 11. $ 36 includes copy of book. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. atlantajcc.org