Books All Georgians Should Read

Authors of the Month: October

Adult’s List:

President
Jimmy Carter

Children’s List:

Nic Stone

Joel Chandler Harris

Dates

• 1845-1908

Georgia Connections

• Eatonton, Putnam County: His home, Wrens Nest in Atlanta, is a literary landmark'

Biography

Notes of Interest

Joel Chandler Harris' "Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales" was included on the Georgia Center for the Book's 2002 list of "25 Books All Georgians Should Read."

For Further Reading

• Author Web Link

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