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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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Melanie D.G. Kaplan – Lab Dog

04/19/2026 4:30 PM

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Melanie D.G. Kaplan in conversation with 11Alive's Kaitlyn Ross – Lab Dog

04/19/2026 4:30 PM

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New date: An Evening With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi| Chain of Ideas

04/19/2026 6:00 PM

Glenn Memorial Church

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

04/20/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

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An Evening with Rosie A. Point

04/21/2026 7:15 PM

Virginia Highland Books

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Kasie West & Julie Olivia-Stranger Things Have Happened

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

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Kasie West & Julie Olivia - Stranger Things Have Happened

04/23/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

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Willy Vlautin – The Left and the Lucky

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

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Willy Vlautin in conversation with Peter McDade – The Left and the Lucky

04/24/2026 7:00 PM

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Meet Authors Kim Conrey & George Weinstein

04/25/2026 11:00 AM

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Tati Richardson & DH Renfroe - Struck Speechless

04/28/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us as we celebrate USA Today Best Selling aut...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

05/04/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

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Climate Wayfinding: A Hometown Book Launch with Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson

05/04/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and A Cappe...

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An Evening with Rosie A. Point and Jocelyn Cole

05/05/2026 7:30 PM

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Carrie Gibson – The Great Resistance

05/06/2026 8:00 PM

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Morgan Radford in conversation with Stacey Abrams – Now Then

05/11/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Center for the Book

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Virginia McGee Richards in conversation with Crystal Sanders - The Inner Passage

05/13/2026 7:00 PM

Constellations - Shared Workspace

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Kathryn Stockett in conversation with Peter Biello - The Calamity Club

05/14/2026 7:00 PM

The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

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Augusta Dell’Omo - Saving Apartheid

05/16/2026 4:30 PM

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

05/18/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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The Moth: Sus

04/20/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Monday Night Fights with Havoc Movement

05/04/2026 10:00 PM

Red Light Cafe

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The Moth: I Got It From My Mama

05/18/2026 7:30 PM

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The Moth: American Dreams

06/15/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

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