Popular Latest
Original Atlanta
LOGIN SUBSCRIBE



  1. >> events
  2. >> arts
  3. >> books

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

April
8



Related:

  • Spoken Word
  • Visual Arts
  • Theater
  • Cultural Festivals
  • Art 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

Event Default 1466 2

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...
—Read Article
Georgia250

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...
—Read Article
Ig Post Meet Me There 4926 Virtual

Meet Me There: Featuring Rebecca Brown And Jordy Rosenberg

04/09/2026 7:30 PM
Charis Books & More
Meet Me There: Featuring Rebecca Brown and Jordy R...
—Read Article
Igwebsite Raising Change Agents 4926 Virtual Instagram Post 45

Raising Change Agents: Practicing Social Justice In Everyday Parenting -- Nat Nadha Vikitsreth In Conversation With Ariana Denise Brazier

04/09/2026 7:30 PM
Charis Books & More
Raising Change Agents: Practicing Social Justice i...
—Read Article
Igwebsite Expecting Inequity 41026 Hybrid 1200 X 630 Px Instagram Post 45

Expecting Inequity: How The Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even The Wealthiest Black Americans -- Khiara M. Bridges In Conversation With Zoë Lucier-Julian

04/10/2026 7:30 PM
Charis Books & More
Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis...
—Read Article
Igwebsite Other Side Garden 41126 Charis Instagram Post 45

The Other Side Of The Garden: Storytime With Authors Sili Recio & Elena Djome Lawrence

04/11/2026 11:00 AM
Charis Books & More
The Other Side of the Garden: Storytime with autho...
—Read Article
Speak Arabic… But Can’t Read It

Arabic Reading Lab

04/11/2026 1:30 PM
Alif Institute
Introducing our “Arabic Reading Lab”: an 8-week pr...
—Read Article
Image

Sayantani Dasgupta with Christyne Morrell -Theft of the Ruby Lotus!

04/11/2026 2:30 PM
Little Shop of Stories
Sayantani Dasgupta with Christyne Morrell -Theft o...
—Read Article
Igwebsite Complete Guide Home Permaculture 41126 Hybrid Instagram Post 45

The Complete Guide To Home Permaculture: How To Transform Your Yard Into A Thriving And Productive Ecosystem -- Brandy Hall In Conversation With Maurice Small

04/11/2026 4:00 PM
Charis Books & More
The Complete Guide to Home Permaculture: How to Tr...
—Read Article
Personal Narrative CW Workshop Flyer (1)

Personal Narrative Creative Writing Class

04/14/2026 7:00 PM
Wild Aster Books
Do you have a story you want to tell? In this 8-we...
—Read Article
Colleen1

Meet the Author with Colleen Oakley

04/14/2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Writers Museum
Georgia Writers Museum is excited to host USA Toda...
—Read Article
Image

An Evening with USA Today Bestselling Author Jon Lindstrom!

04/14/2026 7:15 PM
Virginia Highland Books
An Evening with USA Today Bestselling Author Jon L...
—Read Article
Igwebsite Nurturing Heart And Mind 41526 Hybrid Instagram Post 45

Nurturing The Heart And Mind: 60 Content-Area Lessons Using The Five-Pursuits Framework -- Gholdy Muhammad In Conversation With Nita Creekmore

04/15/2026 7:30 PM
Charis Books & More
Nurturing the Heart and Mind: 60 Content-Area Less...
—Read Article
59d57cd3c930a9b660fe5b872c142682a8fae229

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

04/16/2026 2:00 PM
Kennesaw State University
About this Event




Sturgis Library , 124

...
—Read Article
Event Default 1474 2

Taylor Brown in conversation with Chuck Reece – Wolvers

04/17/2026 7:00 PM
Manuel's Tavern
Taylor Brown in conversation with Chuck Reece – Wo...
—Read Article
Event Default 1484 2

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 ...
—Read Article
Event Default 1482 2

Melanie D.G. Kaplan – Lab Dog

04/19/2026 4:30 PM
A Cappella Books
Melanie D.G. Kaplan – Lab Dog
—Read Article
Kendipicjpg

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...
—Read Article
Kendipicjpg

New date: An Evening With Dr. 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...
—Read Article
Image

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...
—Read Article

Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

Speak Arabic… But Can’t Read It

Arabic Reading Lab

04/11/2026 1:30 PM
Alif Institute
Introducing our “Arabic Reading Lab”: an 8-week pr...
—Read Article
Article Press Releas Danez Smith 1200x982

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...
—Read Article
00D5f00000AWdcJEAT?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthemoth2.my.salesforce

The Moth: Sus

04/20/2026 7:30 PM
Balzer Theater at Herren’s
The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...
—Read Article
00D5f00000AWdcJEAT?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthemoth2.my.salesforce

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...
—Read Article

Atlanta Literary Festivals

No Book Festivals in our calendar currently

Upcoming Atlanta Book Events

Atlanta Book Readings, Author Events & Literary Festivals





  • Today

  • Tomorrow
  • This Week
  • This Weekend
  • This Month







Creative
Loafing
FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM NEWSLETTERS
ADVERTISE ABOUT US CONTACT SITE MAP CAREERS PRIVACY TERMS

© 2026 CREATIVE LOAFING, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Image

  • Popular
  • Latest
  • LOGIN
  • SUBSCRIBE
Departments
  • Events 
      • Atlanta Events
      • Today's Events
      • Tomorrow's Events
      • Weekend Events
      • Free Events
      • CL Critics' Recommendations
      • Submit an Event
      • Atlanta Festivals Guide
      • Food & Drink Festivals
      • Music Festivals
      • Art Festivals
      • Film & Anime Festivals
      • Book Festivals
      • Dance Festivals
      • Fantasy and Sci-Fi Festivals
      • Cultural Festivals
      • Neighborhood Festivals
      • FIFA World Cup 25™


      • All Upcoming Festivals
      • Festivals This Weekend
      • Spring Festivals
      • Summer Festivals
      • Fall Festivals
      • Holidays and Special Events
      • MLK Day
      • Black History Month
      • Valentine's Day
      • Mardi Gras in Atlanta
      • St. Patrick's Day
      • Easter
      • Cinco de Mayo
      • Mother's Day
      • Atlanta Streets Alive
      • Memorial Day
      • Pride Month - June
      • Father's Day
      • Juneteenth
      • Fourth of July
      • Labor Day Weekend
      • Pride Events, Festival and Parade - October
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas and Seasonal Events
      • New Year's Eve

       

  • City Guide 
      • Things to Do
      • 5 Things to Do Today
      • Atlanta Festivals
      • Attractions
      • College Guide
      • Dating Ideas
      • Historical
      • Neighborhood Events
      • Road Trips
      • Visitor's Guide
      • Weekend Getaways
      • Neighborhoods
      • Buckhead/Northside
      • College Park
      • Decatur
      • Downtown/O4W
      • East Atlanta
      • Little Five Points
      • Midtown
      • Virginia Highland
      • West End
      • Westside
      • City Guide
      • 24 Hour
      • Community
      • Landmarks
      • Lodging
      • Nightlife
      • Outdoors
      • People
      • Shops
      • Services
      • Sports
  • Restaurants 
      • Food/Reviews
      • Food Briefs
      • ATL Burger Week
      • ATL Chili Week
      • Beer
      • Breweries
      • Grazing: Cliff Bostock
      • Best Restaurants Guide
      • Barbecue
      • Breakfast
      • Brunch
      • Cajun
      • Fine Dining
      • Hawaiian/Poke
      • Pizza
      • Sandwiches
      • Seafood
      • Southern
      • Soul Food
      • Steaks
      • Vegetarian/Vegan
      • International
      • Caribbean
      • Chinese
      • French
      • Indian
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Korean
      • Malaysian
      • Mexican
      • Middle Eastern
      • Spanish
      • Thai
      • Vietnamese
  • Arts & Culture 
      • Arts
      • Arts Briefs
      • Art Events
      • Art Classes
      • Art for Sale
      • Art Galleries
      • Art Museums
      • Atlanta Artists
      • High Museum
      • Visual Arts Events & Showings
      • List Your Event
      • Culture
      • Dance
      • Film/Movies
      • Performance Venues
      • Theater
      • Atlanta Creators
      • The Best of Atlanta
      • International
      • LGBTQ+
      • Say No to Hate
      • ATL According to...

       

  • Music & Nightlife 
      • Music
      • Music Briefs
      • Events/SoundBoard
      • New Atlanta Music
      • List Your Band

      • Music/Scenes
      • ATL Untrapped
      • Blues and Beyond
      • High Frequencies
      • Listening Post
      • The Vinyl Warhol
      • Resonance ATL

      • Atlanta Nightlife
      • Bars & Clubs
      • Comedy
      • Nightclub List
      • Late Night Food

  • News & Features 
      • News/Issues
      • News Briefs
      • Economic Issues
      • Education
      • environment
      • Government & Politics
      • Healthcare
      • Justice
      • religion
      • Race/Gender/Ethnicity
      • Urban Design
      • News/Features
      • The Blotter
      • Best of Atlanta
      • Digital Editions
      • Obituaries
      • Free Will Astrology
      • Community
      • Atlanta Metro Counties
      • Race Relations
        Resources
      • Black-owned
        Atlanta Businesses
      • COVID-19 Information
      • Atlanta Business
      • People
  • More... 
      • Advertising Information
      • Contact Us
      • Delivery Locations
      • Artists Gallery
      • Print Editions Digital Archive
      • Fun & Free
      • Add My Business
      • Privacy Policy