Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Jenna Bush Hager, former “first daughter,” pays homage to her grandparents in her collection of heartwarming, intimate personal essays, Everything Beautiful in Its Time. See details on her upcoming virtual event, sponsored by Joseph Beth Booksellers, at www.josephbeth.com/events/jenna-bush-hager.
Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Nancy Jensen’s new book, In Our Midst, explores a long-suppressed episode in American history, when thousands of German immigrants were rounded up and interned following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Join Nancy and award-winning author Sena Jeter Naslund for a free virtual conversation sponsored by Carmichael’s Bookstore. Register at www.crowdcast.io/e/nancy-jensen-w-sena/register.
Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Bobbie Ann Mason’s new book, Dear Ann, is the wrenching story of one woman’s life and the choices she has made. The book captures the excitement of youth and the nostalgia of age, and considers the road not taken. See details on her upcoming virtual event, sponsored by Joseph Beth Booksellers, at www.josephbeth.com/event/bobbie-ann-mason-conversation-lee-smith-dear-ann.
Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Join nonfiction authors Nancy McCabe (Can This Marriage Be Saved?) and Michele Morano (Like Love) for a free virtual discussion sponsored by Carmichael’s Bookstore. Register at www.crowdcast.io/e/nancy-mccabe--michele/register.
Sept. 8, noon. The Carnegie Center’s Nonfiction Group starts their fall sessions via Zoom. Register at https://carnegiecenterlex.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F3l00000yI7CwEAK. The center offers a full range of online writing classes; see https://carnegiecenterlex.org/.