South Carolina native Barton Swaim will be discussing his new book, The Speechwriter (Simon & Schuster, hardcover, $25.00, on sale 7/14/15), the story of South Carolina governor Mark Sanford's rise and fall from the eyes of the very human staffers who go into politics out of conviction and learn to survive a broken heart. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs to info@fiction-addiction.com for seats and books are requested.

Southern author Laura Lane McNeal will discuss her debut novel, Dollbaby (Pamela Dorman, paperback, $16.00), a big-hearted coming-of-age debut set in civil rights--era New Orleans -- a novel of Southern eccentricity and secrets -- at Fiction Addiction. *Note: The $16.96 ticket admits two to the event and includes one paperback copy of Dollbaby. The $10 ticket admits one to the event and is redeemable for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets and books can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Due to the great response to our first event, we're doing another one! Grab your best girl friends and come to Fiction Addiction for your next Girls' Night In. Grown-up coloring books, summer cocktails, and conversation will make for a great get-together for your friends, or a way to make new friends! *Note: Tickets are $25 each and include one in-stock coloring book priced at $12.99 or less. Cocktails from Summer Cocktails by Maria Del Mar Sacasa will be served, and we will use Chat Packs for conversation starters. Fellow indie Suburban Paint Co. will provide colored pencils for use at the event, but you're welcome to bring your own favorite coloring tools. Large parties are welcome to book a private event date for your group.

Meet Joseph Galloway -- a UPI war correspondent during the Vietnam War and the co-author of the bestselling book We Were Soldiers Once...and Young (Presidio, paperback, $18.00) and its sequel, We Are Soldiers Still (HarperCollins, paperback, $14.99) -- at an evening event at The Poinsett Club. Following remarks by Mr. Galloway at about 7pm, he will be available to sign books. *Note: Tickets are $21 each and include a $4 donation to a military charity, as well as beer, wine, and light hors d'oeuvres. This event is one of a series of military history talks sponsored by the Military Lecture Series committee. Advance reservations are required, and ticket costs cannot be refunded if cancelled within 72 hours of the event. Attire is business casual (no jeans). Tickets and books can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.

Southern Storytellers Panel Talk & Signing: Wednesday, September 16th, 3pm @ Fiction Addiction, $10*

Meet these Southern authors for a book talk, followed by a Q&A session and a book signing at Fiction Addiction: Lisa Wingate (author of The Sea Keeper's Daughters, a Summer SIBA Okra pick), Matthew Neill Null (author of Honey from the Lion), Kim Wright (author of The Canterbury Sisters), and Matthew Vollmer (author of Gateway to Paradise) *Note: Tickets are $10 each. Each ticket admits one and can be redeemed for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets and books can be purchased online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.