Book Talk & Author Signing at Homewood Public Library
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, United States
Book Signing with Cherith Fluker, Author of Secret Birmingham
Friday, January 23, from 1 – 2 p.m., Round Auditorium
Grab your curiosity and get ready to uncover Birmingham’s best-kept secrets. In Secret Birmingham, local writer Cherith Fluker leads you from the ordinary path to explore the surprising stories that make the Magic City unforgettable. Birmingham’s civil rights history is powerful and well-known, and there are so many more tales waiting to be discovered. Did you know the city is the birthplace of Veterans Day? Or that it’s home to Vulcan, the world’s largest cast-iron statue, proudly watching over the city? You’ll wander past the Heaviest Corner on Earth; explore a peaceful Japanese Garden honoring Birmingham’s sister city, Hitachi, Japan; and learn about the city’s sky-high dreams of a dirigible docking station. There’s even a sculpture honoring Frank Stitt, Birmingham’s own James Beard Award–winning chef, who helped put the city on the culinary map. From quirky landmarks to rich cultural connections, Secret Birmingham is your guide to the unexpected side of this booming Southern city. Locals and first-time visitors will discover new reasons to fall in love with Birmingham’s charm, history, and hidden treasures. Adventure awaits, and this book is your compass. Book signing to follow; books available for purchase.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Rotary Club of Pell City
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Pell City Municipal Complex
The Rotary Club of Pell City welcomes Local Author Cherith Glover Fluker as the guest speaker for its January 27 meeting! She will be spotlighting her book, Secret Birmingham: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and sharing practical ways to turn local stories into impact.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Pelham Public Library
The Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham welcomes Local Author Cherith Glover Fluker as the guest speaker for its January 29 meeting! She will be spotlighting her book, Secret Birmingham: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and sharing practical ways to turn local stories into impact.

Insider evening with Cherith Fluker author of Secret Birmingham
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Little Professor Bookshop
Join us for a local “insider” evening highlighting Birmingham’s hidden gems with Cherith Fluker, author of Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Cherith will be joined in conversation with Chanda Temple.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6pm
Little Professor
Books will be available for purchase at the event

About the Book
Grab your curiosity and get ready to uncover Birmingham’s best-kept secrets. In Secret Birmingham, local writer Cherith Fluker leads you from the ordinary path to explore the surprising stories that make the Magic City unforgettable. Birmingham’s civil rights history is powerful and well-known, and there are so many more tales waiting to be discovered. Did you know the city is the birthplace of Veterans Day? Or that it’s home to Vulcan, the world’s largest cast-iron statue, proudly watching over the city? You’ll wander past the Heaviest Corner on Earth; explore a peaceful Japanese Garden honoring Birmingham’s sister city, Hitachi, Japan; and learn about the city’s sky-high dreams of a dirigible docking station. There’s even a sculpture honoring Frank Stitt, Birmingham’s own James Beard Award-winning chef, who helped put the city on the culinary map. From quirky landmarks to rich cultural connections, Secret Birmingham is your guide to the unexpected side of this booming Southern city. Locals and first-time visitors will discover new reasons to fall in love with Birmingham’s charm, history, and hidden treasures. Adventure awaits, and this book is your compass.
About the Author
Cherith Glover Fluker is an Alabama-based author, writer, and blogger with a deep connection to Birmingham’s culture and community. She is the author of Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and balances a career in education with her passion for writing. Cherith pens monthly columns for Bham Family Magazine and Lakeside Living Magazine. Her work has also appeared in publications such as Chicken Soup for the Soul, Food, Wine & Travel Magazine, and Motherly, and she regularly shares stories on her travel and lifestyle blog, WhatCherithinks. She is married with two young adult children.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Southern Trade Days Talladega
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | International Motorsports Hall of Fame
February 7th 2026! Talladega and surrounding areas we hope you’ll join us inside for the next Southern Trade Days!

We will have:

A Family Friendly Atmosphere
100+ Vendors!
Food trucks!
Live music!
Free PARKING
Free ENTRY for kids 12 & under

Free Kids activities:
Billy Damon Free balloon artist and magician
Free arcade play for the kids by: MRE arcade!

Plus we will have Face painting and more entertainment to be announced!

$5 Entry, Free for those 12 and under.

Cherith Glover Fluker at Rotary Club of Homewood
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | AL
The Rotary Club of Homewood welcomes Local Author Cherith Glover Fluker as the guest speaker for its February 12 meeting! She will be spotlighting her book, Secret Birmingham: a Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and sharing practical ways to turn local stories into impact.

Secret Birmingham: Stories Behind the Magic City’s Hidden Gems
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | AL
Secret Birmingham: Stories Behind the Magic City’s Hidden Gems
A lively, behind-the-scenes look at some of Birmingham’s most fascinating, unusual, and little-known sites featured in Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.

Pell City Chamber of Commerce - Blogging for Business
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Pell City Municipal Complex
Join local author and former Pell City educator Cherith Glover Fluker for an engaging Lunch & Learn on Blogging for Business. Cherith will share practical ways small businesses can use storytelling to build trust, grow visibility, and connect more meaningfully with their audience online. Drawing from her experience as the creator of the award-winning blog WhatCherithinks—and as the author of Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure—Cherith will show how authentic stories can turn everyday places into destinations and customers into loyal fans. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your digital presence, this session will offer actionable tips, real-world examples, and fresh inspiration for using your story to grow your business.
