Then this book festival is for you!
Another festival is in the books! We had a great time over Labor Day weekend, and hope you did, too. We’re already planning our 2020 festival, so stay tuned.
Are you a ...
Literary Fan? Book Addict? Lover of Festivals?
Then this book festival is for you!
2019 Author Highlights
Our 2019 authors were amazing! We enjoyed hearing from many of our favorite authors and discovering new ones. Authors represented diverse genres and points of view and provided something for everyone.
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What’s Happening? A Lot!
2019 Festival Wrap Up Report
The 2019 festival brought nearly 300 diverse authors together with tens of thousands of curious readers and thinkers. Our 2019 Festival Wrap Up dives into all the numbers that make this event so special.
DBF Curated Reading Lists
Check out our specially crafted DBF reading lists. Discover a new favorite...or ten and then come meet the authors behind all that goodness at the 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival.
Decatur Writers Studio
Inspired by the authors you saw at the 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival? Check out the classes at the Decatur Writers Studio where you can hone your skills and find your voice. Save your spot today.
Support the Festival
We host an unforgettable book festival each year, but did you also know we do year-round programming and community projects? Join us in our commitment to celebrating and promoting the joy, curiosity, and exploration that comes from reading and writing.
The Latest Scoop: DBF News & Articles
Samantha Allen’s Book “Real Queer America” Wins the 2019 Judy Turner Prize for Community Service
Atlanta – August 28, 2019 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur
All Rise! Tickets for Sonia Sotomayor Event Available August 20
Atlanta – August 19, 2019 – Kids interested in seeing
Tickets Are Now Available for the Graphix Con Kidnote, PEN America Keynote Panel on Immigration, and Philippa Gregory Event
Atlanta – August 13, 2019 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur
