Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m.: Author Rick Bragg signs The Prince of Frogtown at Rock Point Books
Southern Appalachian landscape and ways of life both old and new will be discussed when author Rick Bragg visits Rock Point Books to read from and sign copies of his new book, The Price of Frogtown. Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m.: Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham signs new book on Andrew Jackson at Rock Point Books
Jon Meacham, born here in Chattanooga, is the editor of Newsweek, a bestselling author and a commentator on politics, history, and faith in America.
Meacham attended elementary school at Saint Nicholas School, moving on to the McCallie School and the University of the South. Come meet him at Rock Point Books when he reads from and signs his new book, American Lion. Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m.: Meet Author of Lady Vols Book at Rock Point Books
A perfect holiday gift for the UT fan! In the Footsteps of Champions: The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers, the First Three Decades invites readers to experience the journey of women’s intercollegiate athletics from the beginning to the present day. Bring your friends, family, and teammates to meet Debby Schriver, author of In the Footsteps of Champions… foreword by Mia Hamm. She’ll be discussing her book and autographing copies at Rock Point Books. Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m.: History of Ole Miss with Author Dr. Gerald Walton at Rock Point Books
Learn about the University of Mississippi’s rich history at Rock Point Books when Dr. Gerald Walton visits us to discuss and sign copies of his new pictorial book, The University of Mississippi. Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Friday, December 12 at 6 p.m.: Acclaimed Author David Magee Signs Dallas Cowboys Book at Rock Point Books
David Magee went behind the scenes with one of the NFL's most colorful teams and owners, the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones. Don’t miss the signing and discussion of this new book at Rock Point Books. Also, David’s How Toyota Became #1 has recently been released in paperback—this book was named a Top Ten Business Book in 2008 by Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association. He’ll be signing copies of both Toyota and Playing to Win. These signed books will make great holiday gifts! Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Saturday, December 13 at 4 p.m.: Graffiti Artist Author and Curator Visits Rock Point Books to Discuss and Sign Copies of His New Book
Visit Rock Point Books to meet San Francisco author and curator of StencilArchive.org, Russell Howze. He will be signing his new Stencil Nation, an art book that would make a wonderful gift for the artist in your life. Featuring the works of 350 artists worldwide and a real who’s-who of the stencil graffiti world. Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Stories Reviewed at Classic Lit Club Meeting at Rock Point Books
At this meeting, we will be reading two books in advance, "A Child's Christmas in Wales" and "The Romance of a Christmas Card," and one short story aloud, "The Gift of the Magi." Each month's selected title is available to participating members at a discount of 10% off of the regular price. The Classic Literature Book Club is free to join and open to the public. Join anytime. For more information about this book club, please contact Joel Swanson at (423) 432-8579 or e-mail bookclub.classics@gmail.com. 401 Broad St.
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Friday, December 19 at 7 p.m.: C.S. Lewis Society Meeting at Rock Point Books (open to the public)
The C. S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga has been in existence for almost 3 years. Their mission is to bring together people in the local area who share a special admiration and love and an active interest in the work of C.S. Lewis. In addition, they hope to sharpen each others' minds and build one another up in the Christian faith through the reading and discussion of the works of C. S. Lewis. Lastly, they work to establish and maintain communication with other Societies which are similarly engaged in promoting the spirit of the life and work of C. S. Lewis. This event is free and open to the public. 401 Broad St. 756-2855
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Monday, December 29 at 6 p.m.: Southern Lit Club Reviews Raney at Rock Point Books
Explores the life and selected book of a Southern author at the Southern Lit Book Club monthly meeting at Rock Point Books. Each month's selected title is available to participating members at a discount of 10% off of the regular price. December’s selection is Raney by Clyde Edgerton. The Southern Literature Book Club is free and open to the public. Join anytime. For more information about this book club, please contact Jennifer Hoff at (423) 309-7464 or e-mail SouthernLitClub@comcast.net. Free and open to the public. 401 Broad St.