A Novello Evening with Andrea Mitchell Her memoir, Talking Back:...to Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels, is her first book. Sat., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. $15. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-333-8983.

A Novello Evening with Chris Bohjalian Bohjalian's novels include Water Witches and Once You Know Kindness. Fri., Oct. 21, 7 p.m. $15. The Wachovia Playhouse at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th Street. 704-333-8983.

A Novello Evening with Elizabeth Berg Berg has written more than 10 novels, including her latest, The Year of Pleasures. Thu., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. $15. The Wachovia Playhouse at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th Street. 704-333-8983.

A Novello Evening with Michael Schwalbe Schwalbe's new book is titled, Remembering Reet and Shine. Wed., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. $15. The McColl Family Theater at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St. 704-333-8983.

A Novello Evening with Peter Reinhart The bread expert talks about his new book, Brother Juniper's Bread Book: Slow Rise as Method and Metaphor. Thu., Oct. 20, 7 p.m. $15. The McColl Family Theater at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St. 704-333-8983.

A Novello Evening with Robert Whitlow A suspense writer, Whitlow's new book is Jimmy. Mon., Oct. 24, 7 p.m. $15. The McColl Family Theater at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St. 704-333-8983.

A Novello Evening with Sandra Guzman Now Associate Editor of the New York Post newspaper, Guzman is an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Sat., Oct. 29, 7 p.m. $15. The McColl Family Theater at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St. 704-333-8983.

Novello Press Night Dori Sanders headlines this Novello favorite, formerly Carolina Writers Night. Tue., Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Free. The McColl Family Theater at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St. 704-333-8983.

Novello WordPlay Saturday This annual outdoor festival for families has food, entertainment and literary fun for children ages 12 and under. This year, it is combined with the grand opening of the ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center. Sat., Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St.