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FIERCE READS: Thrills & Chills
September 28, 7:00pm
DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch
FIERCE READS is back with four of the most exciting reads of the year!
David Gushee discusses “Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies”
October 2, 7:00pm
First Baptist Church Decatur
As many Christians take a reactionary and antidemocratic stance, Gushee tackles the tough questions in this timely work of political ethics
The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic — Artist Talk #1
October 4, 7:00pm
Online event
Join us for a virtual artist talk in celebration of The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic.
The Unsettled: Ayana Mathis in conversation with Jericho Brown
October 5, 7:00pm
Georgia Center For The Book
Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Ayana Mathis in conversation with Jericho Brown for The Unsettled: A Novel.
Starling House: Alix E. Harrow in conversation with Kira Apple
October 6, 7:00pm
Georgia Center For The Book
Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Alix E. Harrow in conversation with Kira Apple for a celebration of Starling House.
Anne Echols and Terry A. Repak
October 10, 7:00pm
Decatur Library
Join us to celebrate the launch of new books by Anne Echols and Terry A. Repak.
The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic — Artist Talk #2
October 11, 7:00pm
Online event
Join us for a virtual artist talk in celebration of The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic.
Roxane Gay’s Opinions: A Decade of Minding Other People’s Business
October 13, 7:00pm
First Baptist Church of Decatur
Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business – An Evening with Roxane Gay
The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic — Artist Talk #3
October 18, 7:00pm
Online event
Join us for a virtual artist talk in celebration of The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic.
Written In Water 5: Terrill Shepard Soules reads “Three Earth Dreams…”
October 19, 7:00pm
Decatur Library
Unique, one-time-only performances for the Theatre in your Mind!
“Marjorie Prime” a free reading of the Pulitzer Prize finalist play.
October 23, 7:00pm
Decatur Library
This unnerving play illuminates the mysteries of identity as well as the limits,if any, of what technology can replace & at what human cost
Let Us Descend: Jesmyn Ward in conversation with Regina N. Bradley
October 27, 7:00pm
First Baptist Church of Decatur
Jesmyn Ward in conversation with Regina N. Bradley for a celebration Let Us Descend: A Novel at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.
Renée Watson — Ways to Build Dreams!
October 30, 7:00pm
DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch
Renée Watson is coming back to the Decatur Library with another Ryan Hart Story!
To Free the Captives: Tracy K. Smith & Jericho Brown
November 8, 7:00pm
First Baptist Church of Decatur
Tracy K. Smith & Jericho Brown celebrate To Free the Captives: A Plea for the American Soul.
Written In Water 6: Lee Newell reads ” I’m Not Supposed To Talk About This”
November 16, 7:00pm
Decatur Library
Unique, one-time-only performances for the Theatre in your Mind!
In the Fourth Floor Gallery
Visit the Fourth Floor Gallery in the Decatur library during gallery hours for a range of shows throughout the year. Now on display is The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic, which will be open through October 30th. Learn more at BookAsArt.com.
Health Storytelling Author Q & A Series
In partnership with the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University
Fall 2023 events listed below! Learn more and register here.
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