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10 upcoming author events across Georgia
Charis Books and More + Charis Circle and the Auburn Avenue Research Library welcome Natalie Baszile in conversation with Tayari Jones for a celebration of Friends and Family , a piercing examination of friendship and loyalty as two best friends find themselves at odds over their beliefs on race, identity and allyship, especially when it comes to their teenage children. Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa462aed969270055347dab
World-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson explores the healing powers and cultural significance of superfoods found in diets across the Caribbean, the Americas, the Pacific, Asia, and Africa in Back to Green . Join Samuelsson and Atlanta-based multimedia food and culture journalist Mike Jordan for an in-depth chat, meet + greet, and book signing. Be among the first 50 parties to receive a *complimentary copy, kindly sponsored by the Library Foundation. Brave + Kind Books will be available for book purchases. Marcus Samuelsson is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author whose culinary influence spans continents. His acclaimed restaurant portfolio includes the iconic Red Rooster Harlem and over a dozen more establishments worldwide. An eight-time James Beard Award winner, Emmy Award–winning producer, and best-selling author, Samuelsson is also frequently seen on TV, with regular appearances on shows such as Chopped and Top Chef. In addition to his culinary work, he has made inroads in fashion, from Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List to curating the Met Gala, and recently moved into lifestyle design with his successful West Elm home collection. Beyond his professional ventures, he is Co-Chair of Culinary Careers Program (CCAP) and serves as a Frontline Advisor for World Central Kitchen, advancing access to culinary education and food security around the globe. Marcus runs accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @MarcusCooks and also shares cont Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6abaaa7129c3d600332c2d4c
The first biography of a preeminent postwar architect who championed the cause of freedom through architecture and transformed Black history and modernism. A Cappella Books and the Auburn Avenue Research Library welcome author Brian D. Goldstein in honor of his new book, “ Max Bond: The Life and Work of the People's Architect .” Goldstein will appear in conversation with preservation architect and historian Arthur J. Clement and founder of the Atlanta Design Roundtable and Rough Draft Atlanta columnist Melody Harclerod . This event is free and open to the public; copies of the book will be available for purchase. About the Book J. Max Bond Jr. (1935–2009) was a civil rights activist, educator, and architect who shaped such iconic structures as the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Manhattan. Driven by the concerns of the civil rights movement, he insisted on a practice centered on deep social engagement during years when his profession became preoccupied with celebrity and spectacle. Harvard educated and son of an eminent African American family, Bond designed housing, cultural institutions, community centers, and campuses amid an era of sweeping changes in architecture, urbanism, and American culture. He expressed an architectural vision that was democratic and inclusive, international in orientation, and celebratory of c Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9719cc4cb69d003e24f7bb
Author Kwame Abdoulaye Nkomadu presents an author talk about his series The Good Series. Join the author for the discusion of this four book series. Join us for light refreshments and great book conversation. Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad925c98a335b6ae5c9e593
Dr. Ursula Thomas will engage you in an evening of conversation, reflection, and community, exploring what it means for Black women to lead with joy, authenticity, freedom, and wholeness. Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ace55bf377296003a4ba57f
Leonor is coming. The second stand alone novel in the acclaimed Queens of Portugal Trilogy is available this Fall. Before the infamous Lucrezia Borgia lived in Rome, Leonor was wielding her will in medieval Lisbon. Northsiders will be among the first to learn about Leonor from Catherine Mathis. History is stranger than fiction. Atlanta author Catherine Mathis was born in Berlin -- where her father was a spy -- and raised in Washington, D.C. -- where he was a federal agent with the DEA. A daughter surrounded by international affairs, Catherine made her own successful career in corporate and international banking, where she had the opportunity to travel to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Catherine now writes, lives, and works with her husband in Atlanta near their son and his treasured family. Throughout her adult life, Catherine never lost her academic interest in medieval history, the focus of her degree from Sewanee l The University of the South. On a special holiday trip to Portugal planned by her husband, Catherine faced royal tombs that led her deep into the lives of Portugal's medieval rulers and resulted in the Queens of Portugal Trilogy : the award-winning Ines (2025), Leonor (Fall 2026), and Philippa (coming in 2028). Registration is recommended to guarantee you a seat. Seats are limited. Walk ins available as space permits. Event sponsored by the Friends Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad2653b9d27a00045515d5d
Choo-Choo is a shy puppy who worries that he is not as special as the other animals on the farm. But when he notices that Ginger, the smallest pony, needs help, Choo-Choo discovers that being observant, caring, and brave makes him special in his own way. Join us for an engaging read-aloud and conversation with authors Lisa Bryant & Penny Dawson, children will explore friendship, kindness, self-confidence, and the importance of noticing when someone needs help. Target age: 3 - 7 *When registering, please include kids & grownups in your count. Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac7cabeebad22004543f610
Join the Cascade Library for an unforgettable evening with author Kimberly Benson as she introduces her debut book, The Photos on the Nightstand: A Story of Love . Through emotionally honest storytelling, Benson invites readers to examine the deep truths we uncover when we begin to see our relationships—and ourselves—more clearly. Come explore a powerful story centered on: Complex love and emotional attachments Betrayal and its aftermath Self-discovery and deep personal growth Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad297f3e06996003a84045c
About the Author: Lynn Cullen is the national bestselling author of historical novels The Woman with the Cure, Mrs. Poe, The Sisters of Summit Avenue, Twain's End, The Creation of Eve, Reign of Madness, and I Am Rembrandt's Daughter. She has been described as "the Bronte of our day" by the Huffington Post. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Sandy Springs Library (FOSSL). Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ada39f0e9f71840dd72c7e6
About the Author: In the months following his son's autism diagnosis, David Raphael co-founded the Floortime Foundation, providing support and resources to hundreds of families and clinicians navigating the autism spectrum using the DIR/Floortime method. He has delivered keynote presentations at national gatherings of autism professionals, educators, and parents. David is co-author, with his son Jacob, of the memoir A Miracle of the Heart: A Father and Son’s Autism Journey . A graduate of the Columbia University School of Social Work, and Albany University, he lives in Sandy Springs. Listed from Fulton County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ada3d3111bbf300684cf025
Most book signings happen at independent bookstores with weekly event calendars. These stores run regular author events — open their calendar to see who's coming. See all 61 stores by state →
A Cappella Books
Atlanta, GA
Little Shop of Stories
Decatur, GA
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