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Intown Atlanta's only full-service general bookstore since 1989. New. Used. Rare. Free delivery to most in-town ATL neighborhoods ($50 min)

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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Senator Raphael Warnock joins us this Sat. at 6 PM at Glenn Memorial to celebrate his new book, “The Crooked Places Made Straight." Warnock will appear in convo with Carol Anderson, the acclaimed Emory historian and author of “White Rage” and “One Person, No Vote.” www.freshtix.com/events/senat...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
ATLANTA! Join us June 20 at Glenn Memorial at Emory University for an evening with Senator Reverend Raphael G. Warnock and Carol Anderson celebrating the launch of “The Crooked Places Made Straight.” #atlsky #atlantasky Each ticket includes a signed first edition. www.freshtix.com/events/senat...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Tomorrow: Barbara McQuade, former U.S. Attorney and NBC legal analyst, joins Peter Biello to discuss “The Fix,” a timely look at corruption, power, and democracy in America. Ticket includes a signed first edition. #atlsky #atlantasky www.freshtix.com/events/thefi...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author of “Begin Again” and “Democracy in Black,” joins Erica Armstrong Dunbar at Emory to discuss “America, U.S.A.,” his new book on race, history, and the myths America tells about itself.Tix include a signed first edition. #atlantasky www.freshtix.com/events/eddie...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Kathryn Stockett joins us Thursday, May 14 at 7 PM at Wild Heaven West End Garden Club for the launch of “The Calamity Club.” She’ll be in conversation with Peter Biello of GPB’s “All Things Considered.” Tickets include a signed first edition of the book. Tix: www.freshtix.com/events/stock...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Join us Wednesday at Constellations for an evening with Virginia McGee Richards and Crystal Sanders discussing “The Inner Passage,” a powerful new work exploring Black resistance along a Southern waterway. Free and open to the public. Books available for purchase. tinyurl.com/ycy4zw2b
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Tickets are on sale now for an evening with Emily St. John Mandel, bestselling author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility. Join us at Wild Heaven West End as she celebrates her new novel, “Exit Party.” Each ticket includes a signed copy of the book. www.freshtix.com/events/exitp...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Willy Vlautin, novelist, musician, and PEN/Faulkner finalist, joins us Fri at 7 pm to celebrate “The Left and the Lucky,” a tender, bittersweet story of brotherhood and connection.In convo w/ author and musician Peter McDade. Free & open to the public at A Cappella Books. tinyurl.com/3xyvufra
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
30+ Georgia indie bookstores. One weekend. Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day (Fri–Sun), pick up a bingo card, and explore your favorites or find a new shop. GAIBDHop.com
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Tonight at 7 PM: Kate Brown discusses “Tiny Gardens Everywhere” at the Carter Presidential Library. A fascinating look at how urban gardening has shaped cities, communities, and survival across centuries. Free & open to the public. Books available on site. tinyurl.com/vevsy3um
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
A great NYT profile of Patrick Radden Keefe just dropped this weekend. Well worth a read ahead of his Atlanta stop! Join us Thurs. as Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” in conversation with Virginia Prescott. Tix are still available. tinyurl.com/mr2k46um www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/s...
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Can a Journalist Be a Celebrity Anymore?
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
April 8, 7PM: Kate Brown at the Carter Library on “Tiny Gardens Everywhere,” a history of urban gardening and community resilience. With Helen Anne Curry. Free. Learn more: tinyurl.com/vevsy3um
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Saturday, 4:30PM: Christian John Wikane on “A Night at the Disco,” featuring Donna Summer, CHIC, and more. With Tomi Jenkins, former member of Cameo. Free at A Cappella Books! tinyurl.com/NightattheDi...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
April 9, 7PM: "Say Nothing" bestseeling author Patrick Radden Keefe at Glenn Memorial Church on “London Falling,” a true story of a mysterious death and London’s hidden underworld. In conversation with Virginia Prescott. Tickets include a signed copy. tinyurl.com/yxa8ee76
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Tonight, 7PM at Manuel’s Tavern: Maia Carter Hallward discusses “Gaza: The Dream and the Nightmare,” a look at life in Gaza through voices on the ground. In conversation with Elizabeth Corrie. Free event. tinyurl.com/5yyjw8yb
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Join us in Atlanta for the “Chain of Ideas” tour with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, discussing his instant NYT bestseller, "Chain of Ideas." In conversation with George Yancy at Emory’s Glenn Memorial, April 19 at 6 PM. Tickets include a signed copy of the book! www.freshtix.com/events/kendi...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Playwright and filmmaker Seth Panitch celebrates his debut novel, “Antique,” at A Cappella on Feb 28 at 5 PM. In conversation with Matt Lewis (“Ozark,” “Cobra Kai”). Free event. Books available on site. bit.ly/4s5FMVV
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Vaughn Vreeland from NYT Cooking is at A Cappella Books this Saturday. Free event. Pick up a signed copy of his new book “Cookies” and knock out your holiday baking and gift giving in one move. #atlthreads #atlanta #atlantaevents #cookiethreads #bakingthreads #nytcooking tinyurl.com/mtxcf9w3
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
“Mothership Connected” brings the women of Parliament-Funkadelic out of the shadows. Seth Neblett talks legacy, funk, and family this Sunday at Commune with AJC’s Christopher Daniel. Free + open to the public. Details: tinyurl.com/yc6fp5dm
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Humorist and author David Sedaris is bringing his sardonic wit & incisive social critiques to Cobb Energy Center on May 19th. Don’t miss an evening of all new readings, a Q&A, and signing! A Cappella Books customers can purchase tickets early using the presale code BOOK! tinyurl.com/5dtdywub
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Purses carry more than keys and phones. This Saturday at 4:30 PM, historian Kathleen B. Casey joins us to talk about “The Things She Carried,” a cultural history of the purse in America. Free event at the shop. #atlantasky #booksky #atlsky #atlantaevents tinyurl.com/5467x98a
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Tonight at Auburn Avenue Research Library: Tracie Canada joins Carl Suddler to discuss “Tackling the Everyday,” her powerful look at race, exploitation, and resistance in college football. Free event, books for sale on site. 6:30 PM. tinyurl.com/yw3br3m4
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Next Tuesday at Auburn Avenue Research Library, Tracie Canada joins Emory’s Carl Suddler to discuss “Tackling the Everyday,” her Black feminist study of college football and the exploitation of Black athletes. Free and open to the public, with books for sale. #atlsky #atlantasky #football
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Rivalries, legends, and the stories that go deeper than the game. Jay Busbee and Jerry Gentry in conversation Sep 3 at Manuel’s Tavern. Free and open to the public! tinyurl.com/ykzj5pzy
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Jason Mott is with us tomorrow to talk about his wild and powerful new novel, “People Like Us.” We’ve got a limited number of free tickets left — hit us up today at publicity@acappellabooks.com if you want to come. First come, first served! tinyurl.com/5drra6tx #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Historian James McWilliams joins Salvation South's Chuck Reece at A Cappella Books on July 26 at 3 p.m. to discuss “The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford,” a look at the poet often called the South’s Walt Whitman. Free and open to the public. #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky tinyurl.com/zjwrxu29
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Join us Sun July 27 at 3 PM for Jeff Weiss in conversation with Yoh Phillips & Trey Kerby at A Cappella Books. Hear the GONZO story behind “Waiting for Britney Spears” and meet the author. Free and open to all. #atlsky #atlantasky #booksky tinyurl.com/msuhmuhf
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Jason Mott, National Book Award winner for Hell of a Book, brings his new novel People Like Us—a powerful story about survival and gun violence in America—to Atlanta on Aug. 7. Tickets start at $10. Join us: tinyurl.com/f6cp5r5p #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
After losing their jobs,Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell started a goat milk soap business that became Beekman 1802.Now they’re sharing what they learned in G.O.A.T. Wisdom.Catch them in conversation w/Steven Satterfield July 15 at Dad’s Garage.Free & open to the public.https://tinyurl.com/ymsrzncf
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Check out this week's A Cappella newsletter to see what's happening at the store this weekend! #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky mailchi.mp/acappellaboo...
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This Weekend: Body Slams & Big Dreams
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Join us July 9 at the Margaret Mitchell House as Steve Oney talks with John Pruitt about “On Air,” his new book on NPR’s rise and relevance—just as public broadcasting faces renewed political pressure. Tickets available now. #atlsky #booksky #npr www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/steve-...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Join Yrsa Daley-Ward in conversation with Nic Stone at SCADshow on Fri, June 13 at 7PM. “The Catch” is our Signed First Editions Club pick for June. Free entry for all A Cappella Book Club members + a guest—RSVP to publicity@acappellabooks.com. #booksky #atlsky Tickets: acappellabooks.com/events
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
The Many Passions of Michael Hardwick tells the powerful story of a man arrested in his Atlanta home, sparking a national movement for gay rights. Join author Martin Padgett in conversation with Philip Rafshoon, Tue, June 3 at Saint Mark UMC. Free & open to all. #atlsky tinyurl.com/4fyza8vm
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Tonight at 7 PM: Join us at Manuel’s Tavern for a thought-provoking conversation with Martha Park and Hannah Palmer about “World Without End” — a powerful essay collection on faith, climate change, and the search for meaning in uncertain times. Free and open to the public. tinyurl.com/ycyf8cx8
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🏀 Two legends. One unforgettable night! Candace Parker joins Isaiah Thomas in ATL to talk The Can-Do Mindset—her powerful debut on purpose, resilience, and passion. Tickets are $33 and include a signed copy of the book. www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events... #atlsky #sportssky #booksky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Tomorrow at 7 PM: Emory biologist Jaap de Roode joins us at Manuel’s Tavern to discuss “Doctors by Nature.” Discover how animals self-medicate—and what we can learn from them. Free event, books available! 📚🦋 www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events... #Atlantasky #booksky #sciencesky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🍸 Join us this Wednesday at Ticonderoga Club for an unforgettable evening with James Beard Award–winning food writer Besha Rodell! Celebrate her new memoir Hunger Like a Thirst over cocktails, conversation, and storytelling. 🎟️ $45 includes book + drink #atlsky www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Sunday Sale Update! We’re aiming to start our outdoor book sale around noon today, but it all depends on the weather. If it’s still raining, we likely won’t be out there yet. If it’s dry, come browse great deals on selected used books, each under $5!
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Weather Update! Due to the rain this morning, our Outdoor Book Sale across from the store at Jordan’s Garage will start a little later today — we’re now kicking things off at 1 PM instead of 10. Still happening today until 4 and again Sunday 12–5 — all used books are $5 or less!
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Join us Saturday (10–4) and Sunday (12–5) across from the store at Jordan’s Garage on DeKalb Ave for our first-ever outdoor book sale. All used books are $5 or less! #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
📚 We’re taking it outside! Join us Saturday, May 17 (10–4) & Sunday, May 18 (12–5) across from the store at Jordan’s Garage for a huge used book sale. Every book under $5! It’s our first time doing this—expect chaos, treasures & lots of good reads. #atlbookstore #atlsky #atlantasky #booksky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Poet Sara Mae joins us this Sun. at 3 PM for a reading and signing of their prize-winning collection,Phantasmagossip. A layered, lyrical meditation on queerness, desire, and grief, this chapbook finds beauty in contradiction and clarity in dissonance. Free & open to the public. tinyurl.com/yrr928p2
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
On May 14th, join A Cappella Books and SCADshow as ACLU President Deborah Archer discusses her new book, “Dividing Lines,” in convo with Stacey Abrams. Don’t miss this timely conversation on racial inequality and transportation infrastructure. Tickets include a signed copy. tinyurl.com/mrysczdk
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SCADshow and A Cappella Books present ACLU President Deborah Archer in conversation with Stacey Abrams - Dividing Lines | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:00 PM
From an eminent legal scholar and the president of the ACLU, an essential account of how transportation infrastructure—from highways and roads to sidewalks and buses—became a means of protecting segre...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Frank reflects on the life, spirit, and maddening brilliance of our dear friend and colleague Glen Thrasher. Read his tribute in this week’s newsletter: mailchi.mp/acappellaboo...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🎬 Don’t miss Ed Helms at Tara Theatre TOMORROW NIGHT for a hilarious deep dive into history’s biggest blunders with his new book SNAFU! Presented with #ATLFilmFest. #atlsky #atlantasky 🎟️: www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events...
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The Atlanta Film Festival and A Cappella Books present an evening with Ed Helms in conversation with Virginia Prescott – SNAFU | Friday, May 02, 2025 7:00 PM
A Cappella Books and the Atlanta Film Festival are thrilled to welcome actor, comedian, and writer Ed Helms to the historic Tara Theatre for a hilarious and history-packed evening in celebration of hi...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
This Sunday at 3 PM, Steve Carse of #KingofPops joins us at A Cappella Books to celebrate Work Is Fun. Come hear how small changes can make a big difference in how we experience work. Free and open to the public. Books available for purchase. #atlsky #atlantasky #booksky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Tomorrow night at 7 PM: Lydia Millet (“Atavists”) joins Lauren K. Watel (“Book of Potions”) for a live conversation upstairs at the Wrecking Bar. Books will be available for purchase & signing. Free and open to the public—come join us! tinyurl.com/ytyhm4rr #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
🎬 History’s biggest blunders, told hilariously by Ed Helms himself! Join us Fri, May 2 at The Tara for SNAFU—a night of absurd stories & laughs w/ Virginia Prescott. VIP tix include a signed book & photo op! Details: tinyurl.com/bdfmczar
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The Atlanta Film Festival and A Cappella Books present an evening with Ed Helms in conversation with Virginia Prescott – SNAFU | Friday, May 02, 2025 7:00 PM
A Cappella Books and the Atlanta Film Festival are thrilled to welcome actor, comedian, and writer Ed Helms to the historic Tara Theatre for a hilarious and history-packed evening in celebration of hi...
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Hit the road for the Georgia Bookstore Crawl, April 25–27. 20+ indie shops, one bingo card, prizes along the way. Download your card and start planning: www.independendentbookstoredayga.com #IndieBookstoreDay #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky
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A Cappella Books @acappellabooks.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Tonight at 7 PM! 🌳 Join us at @treesatlanta.bsky.social for a talk with author Mike Tidwell about his new book The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue. A moving look at climate change through one city block. Free + open to the public. #atlantasky #atlsky tinyurl.com/58uypfbm
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