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Atlanta Book Events, Author Readings & Literary Festivals

Atlanta’s literary landscape is as dynamic as the city itself. Whether you’re interested in author readings, book launches, poetry nights, or literary festivals, the Creative Loafing book events calendar helps you stay on the page. From intimate readings at indie bookstores to big-name author events at iconic venues, Atlanta’s book scene is a must-watch. Explore more happenings in Arts or plan your visit to a Literary or Cultural Festivals.

Looking for larger literary gatherings? Browse upcoming book festivals and writing conferences across metro Atlanta.

Atlanta Author Readings and Talks

Author Soniah Kamal with Dr. Ananya Vahal-Perez at The Nest

04/16/2026 2:00 PM

Kennesaw State University

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Taylor Brown in conversation with Chuck Reece – Wolvers

04/17/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

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An Evening with Blair Underwood at The Plaza Theatre - A Soldier's Wife Book Talk & Madea's Family Reunion Film Screening

04/17/2026 7:00 PM

Plaza Theatre

An Evening with Blair Underwood at The Plaza Theat...

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Barbara McQuade in conversation with Peter Biello - The Fix

04/17/2026 8:00 PM

Wild Heaven Beer West End

Barbara McQuade in conversation with Peter Biello ...

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Melanie D.G. Kaplan – Lab Dog

04/19/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

Melanie D.G. Kaplan – Lab Dog

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Melanie D.G. Kaplan in conversation with 11Alive's Kaitlyn Ross – Lab Dog

04/19/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

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New date: AN EVENING WITH IBRAM X. KENDI | CHAIN OF IDEAS

04/19/2026 6:00 PM

Glenn Memorial Church

Due to a snowstorm that delayed travel out of Minn...

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New date: An Evening With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi| Chain of Ideas

04/19/2026 6:00 PM

Glenn Memorial Church

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A Court of Thorns and Roses Midnight Release Party!

04/20/2026 6:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

A Court of Thorns and Roses Midnight Release Party...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

04/20/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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An Evening with Rosie A. Point

04/21/2026 7:15 PM

Virginia Highland Books

An Evening with Rosie A. PointVByVirginia Highland...

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Kasie West & Julie Olivia-Stranger Things Have Happened

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Kasie West & Julie Olivia-Stranger Things Have Hap...

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Kasie West & Julie Olivia - Stranger Things Have Happened

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Eagle Eye is delighted to welcome Kasie West and J...

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Willy Vlautin – The Left and the Lucky

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Willy Vlautin – The Left and the Lucky

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Willy Vlautin in conversation with Peter McDade – The Left and the Lucky

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

A Cappella Books

Willy Vlautin in conversation with Peter McDade – ...

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Meet Authors Kim Conrey & George Weinstein

04/25/2026 11:00 AM

Virginia Highland Books

Meet Authors Kim Conrey & George WeinsteinVByVirgi...

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Tati Richardson & DH Renfroe - Struck Speechless

04/28/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us as we celebrate USA Today Best Selling aut...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

05/04/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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Climate Wayfinding: A Hometown Book Launch with Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson

05/04/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

​The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and A Cappe...

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An Evening with Rosie A. Point and Jocelyn Cole

05/05/2026 7:30 PM

Virginia Highland Books

An Evening with Rosie A. Point and Jocelyn ColeVBy...

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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

Danowski Poetry Reading Series featuring Danez Smith

04/18/2026 2:00 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Join us for a free reading by acclaimed poet, auth...

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The Moth: Sus

04/20/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Monday Night Fights with Havoc Movement

05/04/2026 10:00 PM

Red Light Cafe

Introducing Havoc Movement's Monday Night Fights a...

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The Moth: I Got It From My Mama

05/18/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Atlanta Literary Festivals

Upcoming Atlanta Book Events