How Do You Find Book Events In Atlanta?
Book events are an opportunity for word-lovers to gather and hear authors talk about their work, mingle with other readers (and writers), purchase books, get autographs, encourage children to be life-long readers and learn about the book publishing industry. Atlanta is a hub for bustling book activity. As the largest city in the south, popular annual events bring tourists from around the nation and attract nationally recognized authors such as Gregory Maguire, Garrison Keillor, Stuart Woods and others. Frequent libraries and both chain and indie bookstores. Look for posters, notes on bulletin boards and listen for book event chatter. Ask an employee about upcoming book events. The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library system and The Georgia Center for the Book have active event calendars. Indie bookstores offer a niche book event market: Outwrite in Midtown features many gay and lesbian authors and has an active event program, Little Shop of Stories sells children’s books and sponsors children
