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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

Monthly Sapphic Writing Group

11/12/2025 6:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Monthly Sapphic Writing Group

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MJCCA Book Fest Presents Elyce Arons in conversation with Nadia Bilchik – We Might Just Make It After All

11/13/2025 7:30 PM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

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Meet Me There: Featuring Cameron Awkward-Rich And Richard Siken

11/13/2025 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

Meet Me There: Featuring Cameron Awkward-Rich and ...

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MJCCA Book Fest Presents Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper in conversation with Jenny Levison – Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing

11/14/2025 11:30 AM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

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Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran'S Memoir -- Khadijah Queen In Conversation With W.J. Lofton

11/14/2025 7:30 PM

Charis Books & More

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I Am a Georgia Girl: A Presentation by Author Ann Hite

11/15/2025 11:00 AM

Oakland Cemetery

Join us for a presentation by author Ann Hite on h...

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Michael Lucker - Rule One

11/15/2025 5:00 PM

Little Shop of Stories

Join us for a thrilling evening with author Michae...

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MJCCA Book Fest Presents Sanjay Gupta in conversation with Holly Firfer – It Doesn't Have to Hurt

11/16/2025 7:00 PM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

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Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, And The Untold Story Of Audley Moore -- Ashley D. Farmer In Conversation With Akinyele Omowale Umoja

11/17/2025 6:30 PM

Charis Books & More

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Stephen J. Ramos in conversation with Gene Kansas – Folk Engineering

11/18/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Stephen J. Ramos in conversation with Gene Kansas ...

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Georgia Center for the Book Presents Clifton Crais – The Killing Age

11/18/2025 7:00 PM

Georgia Center for the Book

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Sips & Sweets Author Event for N.E. Davenport's OUR VICIOUS OATHS

11/19/2025 7:30 PM

Brave and Kind Books

Welcome to the Sips & Sweets Author Event celebrat...

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The Sweet Side of Storytelling - Book Signing with Annette Joseph

11/20/2025 3:00 PM

The Works Upper Westside Atlanta

“The Sweet Side of Storytelling” – A conversation ...

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Lorissa Rinehart in conversation with Michele Ozumba – Winning the Earthquake

11/20/2025 7:00 PM

Inman Park Church

Lorissa Rinehart in conversation with Michele Ozum...

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Kardea Brown

11/20/2025 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Y2K at Live! At The Battery Atlanta

11/21/2025 8:00 PM

The Battery Atlanta

Dust off your butterfly clips, dig out those low-r...

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Christine Kuehn in conversation with Claire Haley

12/01/2025 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

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Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duffy Rice – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duff...

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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

Ekphrasis Writing with Kailah

11/14/2025 6:00 PM

Outdoor Activity Center

The trees, the grass, the sky; everything is poetr...

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November XChange Open Mic and Slam 11-14-25

11/14/2025 7:30 PM

Arts Exchange

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Baby Boy - Live Stage Play & Showcase

11/30/2025 8:00 PM

Apache XLR

🎬🎭 Creative Black Cinema Presents:

🔥 Baby Boy – ...

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Atlanta Moth Mainstage

12/04/2025 7:30 PM

Center Stage Theater

True stories told live.

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December XChange Open Mic and Slam 12-12-25

12/12/2025 7:30 PM

Arts Exchange

Lower ticket fees when you purchase directly from ...

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Friday After Next - Live Stage Play & Showcase

12/28/2025 8:00 PM

Apache XLR

🎞️ 🎭 Creative Black Cinema Presents:

🎄 Friday Af...

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Atlanta Literary Festivals

MJCCA Book Fest Presents Elyce Arons in conversation with Nadia Bilchik – We Might Just Make It After All

11/13/2025 7:30 PM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

MJCCA Book Fest Presents Elyce Arons in conversati...

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MJCCA Book Fest Presents Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper in conversation with Jenny Levison – Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing

11/14/2025 11:30 AM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

MJCCA Book Fest Presents Niki Russ Federman and Jo...

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MJCCA Book Fest Presents Sanjay Gupta in conversation with Holly Firfer – It Doesn't Have to Hurt

11/16/2025 7:00 PM

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

MJCCA Book Fest Presents Sanjay Gupta in conversat...

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Upcoming Atlanta Book Events