Get ‘Close-up’ with Michelle Herman

Join Columbus’ own, novelist-essayist Michelle Herman, in conversation with story scientist and author Angus Fletcher, head of Ohio State University’s Project Narrative, at 7 p.m. Thursday at Gramercy Books, 2424 E. Main St., Bexley. Herman, who co-founded Ohio State’s creative-writing program, will discuss her latest novel, “Close-up,” winner of the Donald L. Jordan Prize for Literary Excellence. There also will be a Q&A session. Admission is free; a copy of “Close-up” is $27. Registration closes at 6 p.m. the day of the event and is required at https://bit.ly/3niiaud. Proof of full vaccination also required. (614867-5515, www.gramercybooksbexley.com)