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Georgia Center for the Book Upcoming Events
James C. Cobb
Monday, July 14
7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
Cobb, the prize-winning Spaulding Distinguished Professor of History at UGA, and former president of the Southern Historical Association, talks about his new book, Georgia Odyssey. It’s a lively, candid, provocative and thoroughly entertaining look at the surprising history of the Peach State by its best-known historian.
Mignon Fogarty (aka Grammar Girl)
Wednesday, July 16
7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
Fogarty is determined to wipe out bad grammar as painlessly and cleverly as possible. Her new book, Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, is a practical but fun and simple resource guide intended for everyday use by everyone. Don’t miss her talk; audiences say she’s “like the sixth grade teacher you wish you had.”
Bret Lott
Thursday, July 17
7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
Lott, whose novel Jewel was an Oprah Book Club selection, discusses his inspiring new novel, Ancient Highway. It’s a powerful multi-generational story of a single family and the home, relationships and dreams that keep them together. He is the author of more than a dozen books and a former editor of Southern Review.
July Schedule
(All events free; no tickets or reservations necessary)
Monday, July 21: STEPHEN CARTER, Yale law professor and acclaimed author of The Emperor of Ocean Park and New England White, talks about his electrifying new political thriller, Palace Council. 7 p.m., Jimmy Carter Library
Monday, July 28: RICHARD DOSTER, Mississippi native-now-Atlantan discusses his compelling debut novel, Safe at Home, an engaging blend of baseball, history and Southern fiction. 7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
Tuesday, July 29: CARMEN DEEDY/JOHN MCCUTCHEON, Make your plans now to attend this one night special featuring Deedy, the fabulous children’s book author (Martina the Beautiful Cockroach) and world famous folksinger McCutcheon in a benefit event for some unique Mexican libraries. 7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
August Schedule
(All events free; no tickets or reservations necessary)
Thursday, August 7: MARK BAUERLEIN, Emory University professor, discusses his controversial new book, The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future. 7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
Saturday, August 9: DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN’s senior medical correspondent and Emory University neurosurgeon, discusses his new book, Chasing Life. (Re-scheduled from May). 2 p.m., Decatur Library
Tuesday, August 12: NOAH ANDRE TRUDEAU, Award-winning historian Trudeau (Gettysburg, Bloody Roads South) visits to discuss his powerful new tracing the most controversial event of the Civil War, Southern Storm: Sherman’s March to the Sea. 7:15 p.m., Decatur Library
Thursday, August 21: REV RUN (aka Joseph Simmons), hip-hop icon and one of the founding members of Run-DMC, talks about his new book, Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America’s Families. Currently the star of the blockbuster MTV reality show “Run’s House,” he will be joined by his wife and co-author Justine Simmons. 7 p.m., Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston campus
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Georgia Center
for the Book
c/o DeKalb County
Public Library
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 370-8450 x 2225
