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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

Spooky Literary Open Mic

10/14/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

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It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillory

10/16/2026 7:00 PM

Decatur Library

It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillor...

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Jason Rekulak- Look What the Cat Dragged In

10/18/2026 6:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us at Eagle Eye as we celebrate Jason Rekulak...

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Nisha J. Tuli & Mai Corland

10/19/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are beyond excited to welcome NYT, USA Today, a...

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Silent Book Club - Marietta Chapter

10/20/2026 6:30 PM

The Third Door

At Silent Book Club, there’s no assigned reading, ...

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Kerry Kennedy in conversation with Pat Mitchell - Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy

10/20/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK
Tue., Oct. 20
Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy, by Kerry...

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Kerry Kennedy in conversation with Pat Mitchell

10/20/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center and A Cappella Books are th...

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Book talk: Rabbi Adina Allen, Jewish Studio Project

10/20/2026 7:00 PM

Candler School of Theology

The Place of All Possibility is a paradigm-shiftin...

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Ashley Wright McIntyre Lecture featuring Isabella Tree

10/21/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

All tickets include access to lecture, book signin...

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Katee Robert & Terry J. Benton-Walker- The Tarot Trials

10/22/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are unbelievably delighted to announce Katee Ro...

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Night at the Museum: Mystics & Monsters

10/23/2026 6:00 PM

The Oddities Museum, Inc

Join us for the new release of Southern Monsters a...

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Scott Hawkins- Blacktail

10/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to celebrate Scott Hawkin's BLAC...

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Amy Rigby in conversation with Chad Radford - Girl to Country

10/24/2026 4:00 PM

Criminal Records

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 24
Amy Rigby, Girl To Country, Criminal Records — A Cappella Books is...

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Sybil H Taylor & Quaterria Brown- Speaking My Language Launch

10/24/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to celebrate Sybil H. Taylor's n...

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A Court of Thorns and Roses Midnight Release Party

10/26/2026 10:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

After years of waiting we finally have a release d...

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

10/27/2026 7:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

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

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Karla Montalván in conversation with Juanita Velez

10/27/2026 7:00 PM

Margaret Mitchell House

Karla Montalván discusses her debut novel, The Sun...

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Ghosts: A Halloween Writing Workshop

10/28/2026 6:30 PM

Wild Aster Books

What makes a ghost story truly haunting?

In this...

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Brian D. Goldstein in conversation with Arthur J. Clement and Melody Harclerode - Max Bond - The Life and Work of the People's Architect

10/29/2026 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Brian D. Goldstein in conversation with Arthur J. ...

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Lawrence Wright - Redemption

10/29/2026 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Decatur

A powerful and startling account of the connection...

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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

Spooky Literary Open Mic

10/14/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Celebrate spooky season with us by sharing your sc...

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Poetry on Peter at Eddie's Attic

10/19/2026 9:15 PM

Eddie's Attic

Poetry on Peter live at Eddie’s Attic!

Poetry on...

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Atlanta Literary Festivals

Upcoming Atlanta Book Events