Spartanburg, South Carolina, baker and author Kim "Daisy" Nelson will be signing copies of her debut cookbook, Daisy Cakes Cookbook (Starbooks, hardcover, $29.95), a collection of mouthwatering recipes of heirloom cakes, pies, cheesecakes, and sauces. This event is free and open to the public.

Meet New York Times bestselling mystery author Alex Kava at a book talk & signing at Fiction Addiction as she discusses the first novel in her new Ryder Creed series, Breaking Creed (Penguin, hardcover, $26.95). *Note: $10 ticket admits one and includes a $10 book voucher. $28.57 ticket admits two and includes one copy of Breaking Creed.

Join Asheville, NC, authors Jamie Mason (author of the mystery novel Monday's Lie), Megan Shepherd (author of the Madman's Daughter YA trilogy, including new book A Cold Legacy), and Katherine Howe (author of the YA novel Conversion) for a book talk, followed by Q&A and a book signing. *Note: Tickets are $10 each for adults. Each ticket can be redeemed toward a purchase of the authors' books prior to or at the event. Children ages 15 and under are free, but please RSVP. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

South Carolina author Elizabeth Harris will be signing copies of her debut novel, What Am I to Do Now, Mama? (Archway, paperback, $17.99), which tells the story of Coy Bronson's life in entertainment and demonstrates his love and special close connection with his Mama. This event is free and open to the public.

Join regional romance authors Victoria Vane (author of Rough Rider), Christy English (author of Much Ado About Jack), and Sandra Owens (author of Someone Like Her) for a book talk, followed by Q&A and a book signing. *Note: Tickets are $10 each for adults. Each ticket can be redeemed toward a purchase of the authors' books prior to or at the event. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Southern author Jonathan Odell will discuss his new novel, Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League (Maiden Lane, paperback, $16.00), the story of two young mothers, Hazel and Vida, in pre-Civil Right Mississippi -- one wealthy and white and the other poor and black -- who have only two things in common: the devastating loss of their children, and a deep and abiding loathing for one another. *Note: $10 ticket admits one and includes a $10 book voucher. $16.96 ticket admits two and includes one paperback copy of Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League.

Greenville YA author Jessica Khoury will celebrate the launch of her new novel, Kalahari (Razorbill, hardcover, $17.99), a breathtaking story of five teens stranded in the Kalahari desert who must outrun a deadly virus and its creators. There will be Kalahari-themed games and a brief Q&A with the author, followed by a book signing. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.