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A Cappella hosts events featuring local authors and books of local interest. Outside of the shop we sponsor appearances by nationally renowned authors at venues such as The Carter Center, The Rialto Theater, Seven Stages and The Variety Playhouse. We are also the official bookseller of the acclaimed Poetry at Tech series.
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Once again Atlanta's Creative Loafing has voted A Cappella Books "Best independent Bookstore" for 2008. This year we take the title of "Best Place for an Author Reading/Signing." We're thrilled and very proud, to say the least. Thank you Creative Loafing! |
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The Ballroom Book Bash at the Highland Inn, co-sponsored by The Chattahoochee Review, is a celebration of a newly-released books selected each quarter. At the intersection of literature and fun you will experience live music and adult refreshments in the newly refurbished historic ballroom of The Highland Inn, in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood. Whether it's Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting telling humorous tales of sexual love gone wrong or Atlanta's own bestselling author, Karen Abbott (Sin in the Second City) offering up anecdotes from the lives of bygone prostitutes to the tunes of Bernadette Seacrest, The Ballroom Book Bash is always interesting, never dull and full of surprises.

Left: Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh signing books at the very first Ballroom Book Bash in honor of his book, The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs. 
Right: Atlanta author Karen Abbott discusses her book, Sin in the Second City at the second Ballroom Book Bash.
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Monday July 6, 7:00 p.m.
Richard Doster
Crossing the Lines
Opal Gallery
In his second novel, Crossing the Lines,Richard Doster brings his first novel's protagonist, sportswriter Jack
Hall, to Atlanta of the late 1950s and puts him on the beat of a
profound racially-charged story: the birth of the modern Civil Rights
Movement.
Doster will read from and discuss his challenging new novel Monday July 6 at 7 p.m. at Opal Gallery, 484 Moreland Ave. NE, adjacent to A Cappella Books in Little 5 Points.
A book signing will follow in the store.
In Crossing the Lines, Hall is content writing for The Atlanta Constitution until
the now famous news photographs of the civil rights movement start
appearing on front pages across the South, disturbing his peace along
with that of many others. In 1957, one image in particular, of a white
student shouting insults at a black classmate, launches him on a quest
to show the world the South he knows and loves: the south of B.B. King
and Flannery O'Connor, of the unique culture he calls his own. Along
the way, Jack covers the Montgomery bus boycott and meets Martin Luther
King. The journey leads to an awakening for Jack, as he faces the
contradictions inherent in the culture he loves.
Bestselling author Robert Whitlow says Crossing the Lines, "takes the reader beyond racial stereotypes and reveals
the extraordinary nobility of those willing to fight and sacrifice so
all Americans can enjoy equality and justice."
Last year, Doster debuted his first novel, Safe at Home,
at A Cappella. That book saw Hall covering the integration of his Mississippi hometown's minor league
baseball team.
This event is free and open to the public.
If you cannot attend the reading and would like to reserve a signed copy of Crossing the Lines you may use the shopping cart below.
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Wednesday July 8, 7:00 p.m.
Murray Browne
The Book Shopper
Opal Gallery
Atlanta writer Murray
Browne's life revolves around his unique response to books. His debut book, The Book Shopper, is a spirited and witty guide to the
world of disheveled used bookstores and dusty basements where shelves sag under
the burden of so many books. In
the limitless sea of books, here's one that will
make you laugh as it helps you find your way to titles and authors you'll
really want to read.
On Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Browne shares his reflections on reading,
writing and otherwise relating to our shared obsession. The reading and
discussion take place in Opal Gallery, adjacent to A Cappella
Books.
A book signing will follow back in the store.
Browne also blogs about books at http://thebookshopper.typepad.com/
This event is free and open to the public.
If you cannot attend the reading and would like to reserve a signed copy of The Book Shopper you may use the shopping cart below.
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Friday, July 10, 3:00 p.m.
Howard Dean
Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform
Manuel's Tavern
602 N. Highland Ave. NE.
Howard Dean, the former Vermont governor and former chairman of the Democratic National
Committee, is also a physician. In his new book,Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform,
the political strategist widely credited with revitalizing the
Democratic Party brings his perspective as a doctor to bear on what
needs to be done to reform health care in America.
Dean will be in Atlanta to discuss his book on Friday, July 10 at 3 p.m. The discussion takes place at Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave. NE.
A book signing
follows Dean's talk, with copies for sale on-site, courtesy of A Cappella Books.
In this follow up to You Have the Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy,
Dean lays out his thoughts on what needs to
be done to successfully reform health care in America. First, he writes, all Americans need a choice between public and
private coverage, that we all need an option like Medicare.
"America
has had 'socialized' medicine
since 1964," says Dean. "It's called Medicare; it covers every American
over 65, and they are very happy with the program. The rest of America
deserves a similar option."
In this passionate and persuasive guide to overcoming today's
health care crisis, Dean writes in plain language about President Obama's
health care plan, the solutions other nations have found for serving the
health care needs of their citizens and how health care reform will be
good for American businesses.
He also identifies the powerful interests standing in the way of reform and their
reasons.
With
millions of Americans uninsured or
under-insured and President Obama working to create a health care
reform
bill over the next few months, Dean's visit couldn't be more timely.
His Atlanta appearance is a rare opportunity to hear locally from a
national figure who is not only a professional in an area of such
pressing importance but also a politician who has proven himself
effective at moving public
opinion.
This event is free and open to the public.
If you cannot attend the reading and would like to reserve a signed copy of Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform you may use the shopping cart below.
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Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m.
D.J. Gregory
Walking with Friends: An Inspirational Year on the PGA Tour
Central Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Walking with Friends is the story of Gregory, a thirty-year old with cerebral palsy, who describes his year of traveling with the PGA tour and walking every course.
It was the ultimate challenge—D.J. compares walking 18 holes of golf to running a 10K with sandbags tied around his waist. Over the course of the 2008 PGA tour, D.J. teamed up with the PGA to walk every round—four tournament rounds, plus a practice round—of every tournament, totaling 1,636 holes, 458 miles walked, 17 falls, and enough stories to last a lifetime.
Filled with detailed descriptions of the courses and tournaments, as well as revealing conversations with players like David Duval, Davis Love III, and Stuart Appleby, Walking with Friends explores the fulfillment of D.J.’s lifelong dream, which has also become a source of inspiration for countless others.
On Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. Gregory will discuss and sign copies of his book at the Central Branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square in downtown Atlanta.
His appearance is presented by United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia and A Cappella Books.
A Cappella will be selling books at the library that evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia.
This event is free and open to the public.
Free parking 6-9pm at The Lanier Parking Garage, 150 Carnegie Way, directly in back of the library. Patrons can validate their tickets in the library.
If you cannot attend the reading and would like to reserve a signed copy of Walking with Friends you may use the shopping cart below.
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