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Atlanta Book Events, Author Readings & Literary Festivals


Upcoming Book Events in Atlanta

Atlanta Author Readings & Talks

Poetry Readings, Slams & Spoken Word

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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Kemi Doll shares new book, A TERRIBLE STRENGTH

05/30/2026 8:00 PM
Brave and Kind Books
Kemi Doll shares new book, A TERRIBLE STRENGTHByBr...
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Eddie S. Glaude Jr. in conversation with Erica Armstrong Dunbar - America, U.S.A.

06/03/2026 7:00 PM
Emory Performing Arts Studio
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. in conversation with Erica Arm...
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Katherine Arden- The Unicorn Hunters

06/03/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Join us to celebrate Katherine Arden and THE UNICO...
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Dominic Erdozain in conversation with Patrick Allitt - To Love a Country

06/04/2026 3:00 PM
Georgia Center for the Book
Copies of the book will be available for purchase ...
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Barbara McQuade in conversation with Peter Biello - The Fix

06/09/2026 3:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End
In “The Fix,” McQuade draws on her decades of expe...
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Kristina Forest & Ashley Jordan- The Summer Girlfriend

06/12/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Please join us to celebrate Kristina Forest's THE ...
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Courtney Maum & Evan Porter- Alan Opts Out

06/14/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Join us for an evening celebrating Courtney Maum a...
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Small Group (max 10 Students) Work With Writer Aeriel Merillat (MFA, University Of Pittsburgh) To Craft A Clear, Authentic College Admissions Essay Through Guided Writing And Feedback—no Templates 2

Wild Aster Young Writers Summer Studio Fiction

06/16/2026 4:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Ages 13-17


In this 6-week workshop, young writer...
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Pride Literary Open Mic

06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Join us at Wild Aster Books for a Pride literary o...
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Georgia250 Author Talk: Michael Thurmond, author of "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist"

06/18/2026 6:00 PM
Rhodes Hall
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...
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K.A. Linde talks The Raven at the Ash Door

06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
K.A. Linde will be visiting us once again for her ...
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Fantasy & Sci-fi Literature Trivia

06/18/2026 7:00 PM
Schoolhouse Brewing
Dragons, starships, magical schools, doomed kingdo...
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Meagan Brandy & Amo Jones- Mate of a Royal

06/24/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
We are beyond excited to welcome USA Today Best Se...
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Jesse Wegman in conversation with Claire Haley - The Lost Founder

06/25/2026 3:00 PM
Atlanta History Center
Copies of the book will be available for purchase ...
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Tiye, K.C. Mills, and Tati Richardson- Madly Driven

07/01/2026 7:00 PM
Eagle Eye Book Shop
We can hardly believe we're going to have USA Best...
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Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?

07/12/2026 8:00 PM
Manuel's Tavern
Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?
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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Ron Currie – We Will See You Bleed

07/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
This event is free and open to the public. Copies ...
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Senator Chris Murphy - Crisis of the Common Good

07/25/2026 7:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End
Senator Chris Murphy - Crisis of the Common Good
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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

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Poetry with Sarah Kay

05/30/2026 7:30 PM
Art Farm at Serenbe
Sarah Kay is a New Yorker, poet, educator, and co-...
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Hold Fast To Dreams Final Poster Revised

Hold Fast to Dreams: A Night with Langston Hughes

06/12/2026 7:30 PM
The CRCA Theater
Tickets: https://tickets.conyersarts.org/HoldFast ...
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Hold Fast To Dreams Final Poster Revised

Hold Fast to Dreams: A Night with Langston Hughes

06/13/2026 3:00 PM
The CRCA Theater
Tickets: https://tickets.conyersarts.org/HoldFast ...
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Hold Fast To Dreams Final Poster Revised

Hold Fast to Dreams: A Night with Langston Hughes

06/14/2026 3:00 PM
The CRCA Theater
Tickets: https://tickets.conyersarts.org/HoldFast ...
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The Moth: American Dreams

06/15/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...
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Literary Open Mic (2160 X 1080 Px)

Pride Literary Open Mic

06/17/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Join us at Wild Aster Books for a Pride literary o...
—Read Article

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