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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

Faith No More’s Roddy Bottum in conversation with Chad Radford - The Royal We

02/15/2026 4:00 PM

Criminal Records

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Author J.D. Myall in conversation with NYT bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton

02/15/2026 6:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Cumberland

Georgia author and library professional J.D. Myall...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 11:45 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Olivia Jackson & Julie Olivia

02/17/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us and USA Best-Selling author Julie Olivia a...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/18/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Jackie...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/18/2026 11:45 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Jackie...

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Stacia Stark & Naima Simone

02/18/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Stacia is coming to the East Coast! Buy your copy ...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/19/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Jackie...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/19/2026 11:45 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Jackie...

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Jon Meacham

02/19/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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An Evening with Ina Garten - Be Ready When the Luck Happens

02/19/2026 7:30 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

An Evening with Ina Garten - Be Ready When the Luc...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/20/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

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Jackie...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/20/2026 11:45 AM

Aurora Theatre

About

Meet the Performer
Study Guide

Jackie...

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Sadeqa Johnson in conversation with Tanya Sam

02/20/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Artful Stories for ages 3-6: Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh

02/21/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Dive into Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kob...

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Emmanuel Laroche - A Taste of Madagascar

02/21/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

Emmanuel Laroche - A Taste of Madagascar

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Storytime with Local Atlanta Author Lisa Perlstein

02/21/2026 5:30 PM

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company

Featuring her children’s picture book Kedi & Jake ...

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Jan Cress Dondi

02/24/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Cate Baumer & Jenn Lyons - The Faithful Dark

02/26/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us to celebrate Cate Baumer's THE FAITHFUL DA...

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Poetry Readings, Slams and Spoken Word

Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

02/14/2026 5:30 PM

Westview Makers Space

The 'I Love ME First!' Open Mic Variety Show

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Lovers Affair with Ache Sule

02/14/2026 7:00 PM

Rehearse Live

Lovers Affair with Ache Sule is a sexy Valentine’s...

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Sons Of Town Hall

02/18/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Sons of Town Hall live at Eddie's Attic!

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The Moth: Fumbles and Fouls

03/16/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Poetry Reading with Award-winning Poet Jericho Brown

03/19/2026 6:30 PM

Oglethorpe University

As part of the annual "Oglethorpe Out Loud" poetry...

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Atlanta Literary Festivals

High Fae Court Atlanta Market Day 2026

03/28/2026 12:00 PM

Schoolhouse Brewing

Hear ye, hear ye! 

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Upcoming Atlanta Book Events