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July 12 2010 - October 12 2010
Monday, July 12	Jon Clinch :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Jon Clinch, author of the prize-winning debut novel Finn, an original work drawn from Mark Twain that focused on Huckleberry Finn’s brutal father, returns with another imaginative work, Kings of the Earth. It’s a gripping and haunting story of life, death and family in rural America. Centered on three brothers, one of whom dies in his sleep, the surviving brothers are suspected of murder. Told in a chorus of distinctive voices that span a generation, the novel examines the bonds of family and blood, faith and suspicion that link not just the brothers but their community as well. Critics call it ”blunt and brutal yet beautifully told, a classic tale of family kinship... [ Read More ]
Thursday, July 15	Helena Andrews :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—8:00 pm at Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Helena Andrews is young, smart, successful and black. an Ivy League graduate with great jobs who finds herself asking, ”Can a strong, successful and single black woman ever find love?” The answer comes in her hilarious, tell-it-like-it-is new book, ”Bitch is the New Black,” whose title comes from a now-famous Saturday Night Live sketch and writer-comedienne Tina Fey. Already optioned as a feature film, the book deftly captures the author’s lively spirit as she describes growing up with her pot-smoking mother, navigating a mostly white workplace and getting a date with one of President Obama’s body guards, Reggie Love. You definitely won’t want to... [ Read More ]
Thursday, July 22	David Bottoms :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur David Bottoms, the distinguished Poet Laureate of Georgia and one of America’s finest poets, has a new book, and he’ll be here to talk about it! The book is The Onion’s Dark Core, and it’s mostly a collection of essays composed by the poet. Poet Edward Hirsch calls it a book that is ”personal, keenly thoughtful” and ”that treats poetry with the seriousness it deserves, as ’the most natural vehicle of the spirit’.” An appearance by Bottoms is indeed a special event, and we’re honored to welcome him for this evening. Bottoms has written six other books of poetry and two novels, and he holds the Amos Distinguished Chair in... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, July 27	Pearl Cleage :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur One of our favorite writers, Atlanta’s own Pearl Cleage, returns with an exciting new novel, Till You Hear from Me. It’s a scathing look at the new ”post-Obama” politics and black culture centered around an outspoken civil rights legend named the Rev. Horace Dunbar, whose unexpected and politically incorrect comments may have damaged his daughter’s hopes for a place in the new administration. Cleage writes with authority and power and pulls no punches as she tells this story, filled with the heroes and villains of today’s political scene. Her many bestselling books include Seen It All and Done the Rest, What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day and Some... [ Read More ]
Wednesday, July 28	Joyce Ann Whitlock :: Author Talks Family (All Ages) 6:30 pm—7:30 pm at Doraville Joyce Ann Whitlock, (now Joyce Peacock) a native of Decatur, will debut her new book Julie the Dreamer at Doraville Library! This true story, written for tweens, is about a young girl growing up in the south whose dream is to become a nurse. Her journey is riddled with hurdles and challenges. However, her triumphant determination and zeal will encourage and inspire others to pursue their own dreams. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, August 10	A Baseball Triple Play: An Evening with Pete Van Wieren, Hal Jacobs & Dave Cohen :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur If you love baseball, you’ll hit a home run with our program this evening! We welcome three authors of exciting new books about the sport including long-time Braves announcer Pete Van Wieren; the radio voice of Georgia State University, Dave Cohen; and wonderful Decatur author and dad-coach Hal Jacobs. Van Wieren’s book, written with veteran journalist Jack Wilkinson (who will also join us) is ”Of Mikes and Men,” a wonderful reminiscence of three decades of calling Braves’ games over the air. Cohen’s book is the delightfully informative ”Matzoh Balls and Baseballs: Conversations with 17 Former Jewish Major League Baseball Players;” and... [ Read More ]
Monday, August 16	June Hall McCash :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur The author of three very popular and informative coastal histories The Jekyll Island Club, The Jekyll Island Cottage Colony and Jekyll Island’s Early Years, comes to us with an exciting new historical novel, Almost to Eden. You won’t be surprised to know the setting is Jekyll Island and nearby Brunswick, and it is a story about an Irish immigrant, Maggie O’Brien, who comes to the Georgia coast hoping for freedom and a new life and who finds herself caught up in the lives of coastal residents. McCash has taught at Emory University and is the 1996 Outstanding Alumna Award winner from Agnes Scott College in Decatur. [ Read More ]
Monday, August 23	Josh Russell :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Josh Russell, the bestselling author of Yellow Jack, will be at the Center for the Book with his exciting second novel, My Bright Midnight. It’s a wonderfully engrossing story about a German immigrant named Walt, haunted by his past and trying to find a place for himself in the decadent, steamy city of New Orleans. Pulitzer Prize-winner Natasha Trethewey calls the novel ”a compelling invocation of the way people build, from the ntruth of their lives, something they can live with, the endless possibilities of beginnings.” Russell teaches creative writing at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Join us for a special reception and book signing to welcome this gifted... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, August 24	Jennifer Arnold :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Jennifer Arnold’s new book is a ”must read” for all dog owners and for everyone who loves man’s best friend. Through a Dog’s Eyes is a knowledgeable, compassionate exploration of the intelligence, strength and capabilities of our four-legged friends based on her proven training methods. Her work with dogs is centered on inspiring a dog’s trust and teaching dogs to make choices, as opposed to simply following commands. We know you’ll find yourself appreciating her ideas and her methods, described vividly from a lifetime of experiences with her own unforgettable dogs. Jennifer Arnold is the founder and director of ”Canine Assistants,”... [ Read More ]
Saturday, August 28	Books All Young Georgians Should Read :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 10:00 am—12:00 pm at Bandstand, Decatur Square Please join us for the public unveiling of our very first list of ”25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read.” It’s an exciting list of books for readers from tots to teens, and we’ll have many of the authors represented on this listing on hand to sign copies of their books for you. It promises to be a wonderful morning, so head for Decatur’s lovely Square behind the Courthouse for the event! [ Read More ]
Saturday, September 11	Joe Dabney :: Author Talks Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Dunwoody The Food, Folklore, and Art of Lowcountry Cooking: A Celebration of the Foods, History, and Romance Handed Down from England, Africa, the Caribbean, France, Germany, and Scotland" by Joseph E. Dabney. [ Read More ]
Monday, September 13	Patti LuPone :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 1:00 pm—3:00 pm at Presser Hall, Agnes Scott College We are honored to welcome the legendary, beloved, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Patti LuPone for a very special one-time-only free event in recognition of her new book, Patti LuPone: A Memoir. The star who created memorable Broadway stage roles in ”Evita,” ”Sweeney Todd,” ”Les Miserables,” "Gypsy"and ”Sunset Boulevard” talks about her amazing life in this unforgettable memoir, which is being officially published on the day of her appearance with the Center for the Book. In a book with more than 100 photographs, she describes with candor, passion and wit the highs and lows of her life, both professional and personal. Critics call it... [ Read More ] Donald Sturrock :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—8:15 pm at Decatur Roald Dahl led a remarkable life, as an author for children and adults and as a celebrity, perhaps best known for writing the classics ”Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and ”James and the Giant Peach.” Now we have an imposing, perhaps definitive account of Dahl’s life and work written by Donald Sturrock, Storytelling: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl. Sturrock joins us for one of our fabulous ”Universiity in the Library” series to discuss his fascinating subject. He drew his research from cooperation with Dahl’s grown children and his two wives including Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal. Critics call the book... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, September 14	Terry McMillan :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—9:00 pm at Presser Hall, Agnes Scott College We are delighted to host Terry McMillan, one of this country’s finest authors, who will be at the Center for the Book with an exuberant new novel that brings back the four unforgettable heroines of Waiting to Exhale, the novel that forever changed African-American fiction. Her new book is Getting to Happy, more about the sassy, vibrant women who made Waiting to Exhale a watershed moment in literary history. Her new book looks at Savannah, Gloria, Bernadine and Robin 15 years later as they arrive at a midlife crossroads. They’re all learning to heal past hurts and reclaim their joys and dreams. It’s a novel full of spirit, faith, fun and passion; and you won’t want... [ Read More ]
Saturday, September 18	Jamie Lee Curtis :: Author Talks Family (All Ages) 2:00 pm—3:00 pm at Decatur We join with Decatur’s Little Shop of Stories to host a program by actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis. She has written a new children’s book, ”My Mommy Hung the Moon,” which she’ll be discussing on her brief two-hour visit here. Because of her publisher’s insistence, tickets are required. They will be distributed free on a first come-first served basis beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Little Shop (404-373-6300). You must purchase a copy of the author’s new book to receive a ticket, and one ticket will admit two people. Ms. Curtis will sign two books per ticket. We regret the inconvenience and limitations of this arrangement, but these are... [ Read More ] Tina Brooks McKinney talks about the writing process :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 2:00 pm—4:00 pm at Redan-Trotti Tina Brooks McKinney will share her knowledge of writing and getting published. Ms. McKinney, author of popular titles such as All That Drama, Deep Deception and Fool, Stop Trippin', published her first novel in 2004. She has gained a wealth of experience in the field of writing and publishing and wants to speak with writers about what it takes to have a book published. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a successful author! [ Read More ]
Thursday, September 23	CANCELLED: Nancy G. Brinker :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—9:00 pm at Gaines Chapel, Presser Hall, Agnes Scott NOTE: Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker’s appearance has been canceled because of her schedule difficulties. We hope to be able to re-schedule her for some time in the future. Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her journey began with a promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything possible to end the shame, pain, fear and hopelessness associated with the disease. In one generation, the organization she created that bears her sister’s name has changed the world. Ambassador Brinker makes a special appearance here to talk about that in her wondrous new book, Promise Me: How a Sister’s Love... [ Read More ]
Saturday, September 25	Curious George Day :: Author Talks Family (All Ages) 10:00 am—11:00 am at Decatur The Decatur Library has once again been chosen as one of the few libraries in America to participate in the fun of another ”Curious George Day.” It’s a celebration of the trouble-making monkey and his very popular books that’s planned for the entire family. We’ll have an announcement soon with more information about this delightful event. [ Read More ]
Tuesday, September 28	Danielle McGuire :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—8:15 pm at Decatur Historian Danielle McGuire will discuss her groundbreaking new book that reinterprets the civil rights movement in terms of the sexualized violence and rape that marked race relations in America for centuries. Her book, At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape and Resistance--A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power, may be among the most important explorations of race and violence ever published. It begins with a little known fact: Rosa Parks, famous for her role in the Montgomery bus boycott, was a seasoned anti-rape activist and investigator for the NAACP long before she gave up her seat on that bus. The personal stories in this... [ Read More ]
Wednesday, September 29	Koren Zailckas :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—8:15 pm at Decatur In the years following the publication of her landmark best-selling memoir, Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood, Koren Zailckas stayed sober and made binge drinking a matter of her past. But a legacy of repression led to rage, and in her powerful new book, Fury: A Memoir, she writes about the emotional and physical devastation she suffers. Her book ”is a life-altering exploration of anger’s origins” and her struggle to find love and stability. ”Combining sophisticated sociological research with a dramatic and deeply personal story that grapples boldly with identity and family, Fury is a dazzling work by a young writer at the height of her powers that is sure to... [ Read More ]
Thursday, September 30	Poetry Atlanta Night :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—8:15 pm at Decatur We welcome the wonderful poets from Poetry Atlanta for another evening of fun. Coordinated by the very fine Atlanta poet Collin Kelley, this evening’s event will feature readings by several poets including JC Reilly, Eve Hoffman, Bob Wood, Ann Lynn and Jenny Sadre-Orafai. It’s free, so mark your calendars. [ Read More ]
Wednesday, October 06	Pat Conroy and Cassandra King :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus We’re pleased to join with our friends at Georgia Perimeter College’s Writers Institute to present an evening with two of America’s most popular authors, Pat Conroy and his wife Cassandra King! Pat is a native of Atlanta whose books including Beach Music, South of Broad, The Great Santini and Lords of Discipline have sold millions of copies. Cassandra has written a number of national best selling novels, among them The Same Sweet Girls, Making Waves, and The Sunday Wife. you won’t want to miss this very special unusual appearance by both of them. The doors for this event will open at 6:15 p.m. There are no reservations accepted, and no tickets are required. First... [ Read More ]
Thursday, October 07	Mo Willems :: Author Talks Family (All Ages) 7:00 pm—8:00 pm at Decatur We join with our partners at Decatur’s Little Shop of Stories in presenting one of America’s most honored writers for young readers, Mo Willems, with his much-anticipated new book, Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion. Willems is the three-time Caldecott Honor winner, a perennial bestselling author, former writer and animator for ”Sesame Street” and a six-time Emmy Award winner. His dozens of acclaimed books for young readers include Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, There is a Bird on Your Head and Are You Ready to Play Outside? At the Publisher's request, this is a TICKETED EVENT. for ticket information, please call Little Shop of Stories in... [ Read More ]
Monday, October 11	Lowcountry Cooking with Joe Dabney :: Author Talks Family (All Ages) 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Spend an evening with noted author Joe Dabney as he discusses his latest book The Food, Folklore and Art of Lowcountry Cooking. Learn more about the origins of such dishes as chicken bog, Frogmore stew and she-crab soup. Mr. Dabney is the winner of the 1999 James Beard Foundation award for his earlier book, Smokehouse Ham, Spoon Bread & Scuppernong Wine: The Folklore and Art of Appalachian Cooking. He was awarded the 2005 Southern Foodways Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award for that book and his earlier work, Mountain Spirits, a cultural history of moonshiners. [ Read More ] Patti Callahan Henry :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:00 pm—9:00 pm at Georgian Terrace Hotel We’re happy to join the delightful Atlantan Patti Callahan Henry, author of Driftwood Summer, as she celebrates the release of her new novel, The Perfect Love Song: A Holiday Story. It’s a delightful story about some Christmas miracles needed to help a trio of characters find love. Author Pat Conroy calls it ”a lyrical and heartwarming tale of love and forgiveness.” This fabulous book launch party takes place in the Livingston Bar & Grill in the Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with door prizes and even free parking. Patti is also generously offering her guests an opportunity to contribute, from a... [ Read More ]
Tuesday, October 12	Bo Caldwell :: Author Talks Adult (18+) 7:15 pm—9:00 pm at Decatur Bo Caldwell’s new novel is a special treat, but especially for anyone with an interest in China. The City of Tranquil Light is the lovely, compelling story of two American missionaries who fall in love with each other when their paths cross while working in early 20th century China. Prize-winning author Ron Rash says the novel ”is a remarkable evocation of another time and place as well as a deeply moving love story.” And Gail Godwin says Caldwell ”has honored her missionary grandparents with her storytelling gifts.” Caldwell’s memoir-like first novel, The Distant Land of My Father, appeared to critical acclaim in 2002. We welcome her for her first... [ Read More ]

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