WEDNESDAY
Steven Raichlen, 6 p.m. McIntyre’s Books, Fearrington Village, U.S. 64, Pittsboro. Culinary writer and author of “Best Ribs Ever: A Barbecue Bible.” www.fearrington.com. $40 fee includes a cooking demonstration. (919) 542-3030.
AUG. 2
Larry Morgan, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 3102 Northline Ave., Greensboro. Author of “Ivy.” 854-4200.
AUG. 25
Marybeth Whalen, 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 3125 Waltham Blvd., Alamance Crossing, Burlington. Author of “The Guest Book.” 584-0869.
AUG. 26
N.C. Poetry Society Series, 2 p.m. McIntyre’s Books, Fearrington Village, U.S. 64, Pittsboro. Featuring Joe Mills, Mimi Herman. www.fearrington.com. (919) 542-3030.