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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

8-Week Creative Nonfiction Workshop

08/03/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Over eight weeks, we’ll explore the elements that ...

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Joycelyn Wilson

08/04/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of...

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Stephen Berry

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of...

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J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - This One Will Be Different

09/01/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

J.C. Bradbury in conversation with Rafi Kohan - Th...

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Georgia250 Author Talk: W. Wright Mitchell, author of "Georgia’s First Elected Governor: John Adam Treutlen and the American Revolution"

09/10/2026 6:00 PM

Rhodes Hall

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...

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Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff - Tell the Kids I Love Them

09/15/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff ...

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Wil Haygood in conversation with Leroy Chapman

09/16/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center and the Dayton Literary Pea...

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Dr. Shefali in conversation with Sara Blakely - Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons

09/22/2026 7:00 PM

Chapel on Sycamore

Dr. Shefali in conversation with Sara Blakely - Ra...

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J.Tom Morgan in conversation with Melita Easters - A Rainy Night in Georgia

09/22/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

J.Tom Morgan in conversation with Melita Easters -...

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Emily St. John Mandel - Exit Party In-store Booksigning

09/28/2026 2:30 PM

A Cappella Books

Emily St. John Mandel - Exit Party In-store Booksi...

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Keri Leigh Merritt in conversation with Maurice Hobson- An Inconvenient Woman

09/28/2026 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Drawing on previously unpublished archival researc...

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Emily St. John Mandel in conversation with Virginia Prescott - Exit Party

09/28/2026 7:00 PM

The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

Each ticket includes a signed first edition of “Ex...

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Sarah McCoy in conversation with Sophia Griesenauer

09/28/2026 7:00 PM

Margaret Mitchell House

All tickets include a copy of Whatever Happened to...

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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/06/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/07/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Art Out Loud Open Mic: Lyrics in my BackPack Edition

08/08/2026 5:30 PM

Westview Makers Space

Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show:

Featuring: S...

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Maui The Writer: “For The Lovers” at City Winery Atlanta

08/11/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Maui The Writer: “For...

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Gritz & Jelly Butter at City Winery Atlanta

08/12/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Gritz & Jelly Butter ...

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Arabic Language Fall/ Winter Classes

08/31/2026 9:00 AM

Alif Institute

Interested in learning Arabic? Our Arabic Language...

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Nancy Gaddy What’s Going On

09/27/2026 6:30 PM

Academy Theatre

Nancy Gaddy is back with a new cabaret featuring s...

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Atlanta Literary Festivals

Upcoming Atlanta Book Events