Author events Jan. 17-23

Mia S. Willis, “The Space Between Men.” These piercing, surprising poems by poet, popular educator and cultural historian Willis look to familial history, rituals of faith and the natural world to explore how the intersecting cultures of Blackness and queerness relate to each other. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Conversation. In person and on Crowdcast. Free. Charis Books & More, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur. 404-524-0304, charisbooksandmore.com.

Jenni L. Walsh, “Ace, Marvel, Spy.” Based on a true story, Walsh’s new novel follows the life of Alice Marble, No. 1 tennis champion, editor for the Wonder Woman comic book and ultimately a spy for the U.S. Army during WWII. 1 p.m. Jan. 18. Conversation. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main St. Ste. 138, Woodstock. 770-516-9989, foxtalebookshoppe.com/walsh.

Bennett Parten, “Somewhere Toward Freedom.” Parten’s groundbreaking account of Sherman’s March to the Sea presents for the first time the perspective of the tens of thousands of enslaved people who fled to the Union lines and transformed Sherman’s march into the biggest liberation event in American history. 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Talk, signing. Free-$12. Free. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta. 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com/event/bennet-parten.