Author Booksigning: Steve Berry

1. Meet Steve Berry, author of ‘The Emperor's Tomb’ in the Mountain View Regional Library. Berry is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 novels including, ‘The Balkan Escape,’ ‘The Paris Vendetta,’ and ‘The Charlemagne Pursuit.’ He has 11 million books in print, which have been translated into 37 languages and sold in 50 countries. Before being published Berry twice won the annual fiction contest of State Bar of Georgia. In June 2005, he was selected by the Georgia Writer's Association (based on The Romanov Prophecy) as its Author of the Year. Then, in October 2005, the Amelia Book Island Festival gave him their Nova Award. More recently, The Charlemagne Pursuit was selected as one of the five Best Thrillers for 2008 by Library Journal. The event is free and open to the public. Canton Book Exchange will have books available for purchase and signing at the event. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. 3320 Sandy Plains Road. For information call 770-509-2725.

2. Feel the need to get your game on? Game from 4 p.m. until close on any console or PC at Giga-Bites Cafe for just $10. Play Warhammer 40k or Maulifaux. Dungeons and Dragons, or Lord of the Rings. And more! Located in the East Lake Shopping Center, 2145 Roswell Road. For more information, call 770-578-1497.

3. Leads to Success business networking at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Leads to Success is an interactive, fun networking event that delivers contacts and referrals. Participate in a forum that allows you to speak to a group of 50 people about their business and yours. Each session is $5. Executive Club and Chairman's Club members are free. 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4. Can't get enough of business networking? If you live in Northeast Cobb, then you must network locally. Visit the Northeast Cobb Business Association's Alive After 5 event. The best part? It's free! Just bring yourself, a friend, and some business cards. Tasty treats, door prizes, and networking. Connect with other business professionals and local community leaders in a relaxed social atmosphere. The Monthly After Hours Events are held at a different location each month. The sponsors provide food and beverages for all attendees free of charge. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Elevation Chophouse and Skybar, 1723 McCollum Pkwy, Building 600, Kennesaw.

5. Listen up Shaw Park Eagles! There's a 7 p.m. practice at the Shaw Park Cage. Field Address: 845 Shaw Park Rd. For more information, call 678-371-3918.

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