Books: Matt Towery

Atlanta-based writer and political insider MATT TOWERY brings his conservative-bent political commentary to the notoriously liberal Manuel's Tavern for an evening of beers and reminiscing. Discussing his latest book, Paranoid Nation: The Real Story of the 2008 Fight for the Presidency, Towery takes an in-depth look at the political machinations behind Obama, Hillary and McCain in the 2008 presidential election. Free. 6-9 p.m. 602 N. Highland Ave. 404-525-3447. www.manuelstavern.com.