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Literary Festivals in Atlanta

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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

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A’Lelia Bundles

03/16/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Roger and James Deakins - Reflections: On Cinematography In-store Booksigning

03/17/2026 2:00 PM

A Cappella Books

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Nicholas Lemann - Returning

03/17/2026 7:00 PM

Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Nicholas Lemann - Returning

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An Evening with Kristy Halvorsen!

03/19/2026 7:15 PM

Virginia Highland Books

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Book Launch Party with Amanda Spann and Silent Book Club Atlanta

03/20/2026 7:00 PM

Atlantucky Brewing

Join Atlanta-based serial entrepreneur, author, an...

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Yoga Storytime

03/21/2026 11:00 AM

Little Shop of Stories

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An Evening with Atlanta Chef Ron Hsu!

03/22/2026 5:15 PM

Virginia Highland Books

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PitchingNinja’s Rob Friedman - Unhittable Book Signing

03/24/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

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Jean Becker & Tom Collamore at the Carter Presidential Library

03/24/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Join us at the Carter Presidential Library to hear...

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Scott Eden in conversation with Rafi Kohan - A Killing in Cannabis

03/26/2026 7:30 PM

The Imperial

Scott Eden in conversation with Rafi Kohan - A Kil...

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Cory Booker | STAND | Author Event

03/27/2026 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Decatur

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Hfc Atl Market Day 2026

High Fae Court Atlanta Market Day 2026

03/28/2026 12:00 PM

Schoolhouse Brewing

Hear ye, hear ye!

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Parenting Workshop Series: Tech Talk

03/28/2026 2:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

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Meet Dr. Pamela Gurley!

03/28/2026 2:00 PM

Virginia Highland Books

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Reckoning with Remus: Reinterpreting The Wren's Nest

03/28/2026 2:00 PM

The Wren's Nest

Reckoning with Remus: Reinterpreting The Wren's Ne...

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David George Haskell and Sally Bethea at Trees Atlanta

03/28/2026 4:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Conservationist and author Sally Bethea will join ...

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Julie M. Norman and Maia Carter Hallward – Gaza: The Dream and the Nightmare

03/31/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

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Laurel Snyder - Shrinking Violet!

04/04/2026 3:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

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Kate Brown in conversation with Dr. Helen Anne Curry - Tiny Gardens Everywhere

04/08/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Kate Brown in conversation with Dr. Helen Anne Cur...

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Georgia250 Author Talk: Paul Pressly, author of "A Southern Underground Railroad: Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Country"

04/09/2026 6:00 PM

Hay House

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

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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

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The Moth: Fumbles and Fouls

03/16/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Poetry Reading With Award Winning Poet Jericho Brown

Poetry Reading with Award-winning Poet Jericho Brown

03/19/2026 6:30 PM

Oglethorpe University

As part of the annual "Oglethorpe Out Loud" poetry...

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The Moth: Sus

04/20/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

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Atlanta Literary Festivals

Hfc Atl Market Day 2026

High Fae Court Atlanta Market Day 2026

03/28/2026 12:00 PM

Schoolhouse Brewing

Hear ye, hear ye!

The banners are raised and th...

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