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Then this book festival is for you!
2019 Festival Presenters Announced
A safe haven for the curious, we’re all about fostering thought-provoking conversations and breaking barriers. That’s just one reason why we are excited to announce that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will anchor this year’s festival!
The 2019 festival line-up includes more than 250 authors, poets, historians, scientists, journalists, and chefs. Read the full press release for more info and visit the Presenters page for details about each author and their book.
2019 Author Highlights
Don’t miss hearing from your favorite authors or discovering new ones this Labor Day weekend. With authors representing diverse genres and just as diverse perspectives, there’s something for everyone.
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What’s Happening? A Lot!
Festival Related Information
There's so much to do at DBF 2019 – book signings, thought-provoking talks, cooking demos, parades, performances and more. Put together your "must-do" list today.
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
Turn up the heat this summer by honing your writing skills at a Decatur Writers Studio summer writing camp. Save your spot today.
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The Latest Scoop: DBF News & Articles
Tickets Now On Sale for September 1 Event featuring #1 NYT Bestselling Author Philippa Gregory
Historical fiction author Gregory to appear at First Baptist Church of Decatur, discussing her latest book, Tidelands, and more Atlanta - July 18, 2019 - Philippa Gregory is regarded by many …
Decatur Artist and Avid Reader Sanithna Phansavanh Brings Classics from Children’s and Adult Literature to Life in 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival Poster
From Ahab’s white whale to Harry Potter’s magic wand, this year’s poster for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival presented by Emory University (DBF) is all about the meaningful symbols …
2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival Highlights
The 2019 AJC Decatur Book Festival presented by Emory University (DBF) will host more than 250 authors from across the U.S. whose books represent a broad range of topics and …
