Then this book festival is for you!
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Literary Fan? Book Addict? Lover of Festivals?
Then this book festival is for you!
DBF 2019 is in the books
Tell us what you thought!
Thank you for joining us over Labor Day weekend. We had an amazing time and hope you did too. We are always interested in hearing what you liked and how we can do things differently to make next year even better. Tell us what you thought by taking our very quick survey.
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.
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
