Book events

New York Times bestselling author Nancy Grace will sign copies of her novel “Murder in the Courthouse,” the third mystery in a series featuring Prosecutor Hailey Dean. Free. 478-474-0161. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 5080 Riverside Drive. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 16.

Lenz will discuss “Orcs & Orcneas: Tolkien’s Adaptations of the Undead and Other Monsters in Anglo Saxon Culture.” Part of “KnightFest.” Middle Georgia State University Library, Macon campus. Free. Dana Casper, dana.casper@mga.edu. 4 p.m. Oct. 17.

Reeves will present a lecture titled “It’s a Nice Day for a Red Wedding: A song of Ice and Fire and Historical precedents.” Part of “KnightFest.” Middle Georgia State University Library, Macon campus. Free. Dana Casper, dana.casper@mga.edu. 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

Rogers and Reeves will discuss “Monks, Murder and Mayhem: The portrayal of the Clergy in Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose.” Part of “KnightFest.” Middle Georgia State University Library, Macon campus. Free. Dana Casper, dana.casper@mga.edu. 4 p.m. Oct. 18.

The noted paddler and co-author of “Canoeing and Kayaking Georgia” will be the featured speaker at the Georgia Wilderness Society. Georgia paddling guidebook available for purchase. georgiawildernesssociety.org. Ole Times Country Buffet Restaurant, 1343 Gray Highway. Free admission. 6 p.m. Oct. 18.

Featuring Karen Bray, Wesleyan assistant professor of religion and philosophy. Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 11:15 a.m. Oct. 20.

Hosted by the AAUW Houston-Peach Branch. Proceeds benefit local educational endeavors. Galleria Mall, Centerville. Free admission. Special sales: Half-price books from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 22; “Bag or Box” sale from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 22. 478-918-2666. houstonpeachaauw-ga.aauw.net. Noon-9 p.m. Oct. 20; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 21; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22.

Wall will be speaking about his late wife’s book, “Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart.” Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. 478-744-0807. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25.

Drop-in opportunity for anyone interested in a group discussion about the short story selection of the month. Bruce Gentry facilitates the conversation. Book selections: Sept. 29: “The Enduring Chill”; Oct. 27: “The Comforts of Home.” Free. Andalusia Farm, 2628 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 27.

Campbell-Stripling distinguished writer-in-residence Amy Greene is the author of “Bloodroot” and “Long Man.” Benson Room, Wesleyan College. Free. wesleyancollege.edu. 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Also speaking at Wesleyan’s Taylor Hall Amphitheater: 11:15 a.m. Oct. 27.

Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Membership in the group is open and free, and writing of every sort is accepted. For more information, email trayers.shane@gmail.com. 2-4 p.m. the last Saturday of each month.

West Bibb Public Library, 5580 Thomaston Road: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 478-744-0818. Shurling Public Library, 1769 Shurling Drive: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 478-744-0875. Lanford Public Library, 6504 Houston Road: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 478-621-6973. Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave.: 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Saturday, 478-744-0859. Riverside Public Library, Rivergate Shopping Center, 110 Holiday Drive N.: 10:30 a.m. Friday, 478-757-8900.

721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for ages 2 and younger; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for ages 2-5; Teen Budding Artist program at 5 p.m. second Tuesdays; Construct and Create Club for ages 8 and older at 5 p.m. second Thursdays; Family Night at 6 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. Home-school programs: 1 p.m. Thursday for grades K-2, 1:30 p.m. Thursday for grades 3-5, 2:30 p.m. Thursday for grades 6-12. 478-923-0128.

1201 Washington St., Perry. 10:15 a.m. Monday for ages 1-3; 11 a.m. Monday for ages 4 and younger; 10:15 a.m. Thursday for ages 3-5; Family Night at 6 p.m. second Tuesdays; Teen Night at 6 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. 478-987-3050.

206 Gunn Road, Centerville. Bedtime stories at 6:30 p.m. on first Tuesdays; 6 p.m. second Tuesdays for third- through sixth-graders; 6 p.m. third Tuesdays for ages 11-17; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for ages 2 and younger; 11:15 a.m. Wednesday for ages 2-3; and 10:30 a.m. Thursday for ages 3-5. Home-school program for grades K-12 at 2 p.m. Monday. 478-953-4500.

Thomas Public Library, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Fort Valley: 11 a.m. Thursday for ages 18 months to 3 years; 4 p.m. the first Thursday of every month for ages 4-7 years, 478-825-1640. Byron Public Library, 105 W. Church St., Byron: 11 a.m. Wednesday for ages 18 months to 3 years; 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for ages 4-7 years, 478-956-2200.

This story was originally published October 15, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Book events."