Charis Books & More

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Call: (404) 524-0304 or visit www.charisbooksandmore.com
Atlanta's long-running lesbian/feminist/mystic bookstore also stocks CDs, gifts and jewelry, and hosts frequent in-store events.

Monday May 5, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is a group for 12-18-year-old trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide an adult facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a tr... [click here for more]

Monday May 5, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as trans in adulthood. The space is open to aspiring allies, spouses, and partners... [click here for more]

Wednesday May 7, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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This group is designed to support the ongoing development of parents and educators of self-identified genderqueer and/or trans children, teens, or young adults, as well as children who are “gender creative,” gender non-conforming, or who express themselves in ways that society deems non-normative. T... [click here for more]

Sunday May 11, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art, which welcomes all skill levels, all art forms, ... [click here for more]

Monday May 12, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is supported by licensed therapists and Charis Circle Executive... [click here for more]

Tuesday May 13, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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The Queer Romance Book Club is a group of adults that reads and discusses queer romance stories of all kinds. From new releases to older stories, contemporary to historical settings (with even some fantasy on occasion!), the books we'll read will also feature diverse pairings/configurations, sexuali... [click here for more]

Monday May 19, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is a group for 12-18-year-old trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide an adult facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a tr... [click here for more]

Monday May 19, 2025 08:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
IN-PERSON MEETING This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as trans in adulthood. The space is open to aspiring allies, s... [click here for more]

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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The LGBTQ+ Book Club is a group for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to read queer-themed books and books by queer authors! We aim to have diverse thought-provoking discussions about queer identity, history, and topical issues. All are welcome to join! This month's book is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: ... [click here for more]

Tuesday May 27, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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Kidliterate invites you to join a group of quirky adults who enjoy reading and discussing Young Adult and Middle Reader books. Drop-ins welcome! 

This month's book is Charming Young Man by Eliot Schrefer

No registration is required. This Zoom link will allow you to join the meeting at any time: ... [click here for more]

Wednesday April 30, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can p... [click here for more]

Monday April 28, 2025 04:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is supported by licensed therapists and Charis Circle Executive... [click here for more]

Saturday April 26, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is an in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. It is free to attend and no registration is required. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can participate in the event.

 

This year, Independent Bookstore Day and Lesbia... [click here for more]

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
The LGBTQ+ Book Club is a group for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to read queer-themed books and books by queer authors! We aim to have diverse thought-provoking discussions about queer identity, history, and topical issues. All are welcome to join!

This month's book is Nimona by ND Stevenson

No regis... [click here for more]

Saturday April 26, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Buy a book!
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Celebrate this year’s #IndieBookstoreDay at Charis Books and More on Saturday, April 26th. We will be celebrating all day long with exclusive Independent Bookstore Day merchandise & freebies, book signings with Mo Netz & Tara Roberts, and an in-person open mic in celebration of Lesbian Day of Visibi... [click here for more]

Friday April 25, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Click here to register to attend in person. Please read the in-person event guidelines at ... [click here for more]

Thursday April 24, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can p... [click here for more]

Wednesday April 23, 2025 06:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
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This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. This event takes place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Doors open at 6pm. Event begins promptly at 6:30pm. Reception to follow.  Charis, th... [click here for more]

Wednesday April 23, 2025 06:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: suggested $5-$20 sliding scale
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This is an in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. The event cover is a suggested $5-$20 sliding scale; no one turned away for lack of funds. RSVP to the event here. 

 

The Vast Unsaid hosted by Southern Fried Queer Pride is a Black Lesbian Meet-Up & Discussion, happeni... [click here for more]

Tuesday April 22, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Click here to register for the event on Zoom. Celebrate the launch of Sinister Wisdom 136: Icons–Past and Present, a tribute to past and present lesbian and feminist icons. The event, co-sponsored by Charis Books & More, will feature readings by Susan Sherman, Shariananda Adamz, Dartricia Rollins,... [click here for more]
184 S Candler St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30030
(404) 524-0304

Decatur/Oakhurst, GA
#decaturga

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
facebook: @CharisBooks

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