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The Ballroom Book Bash at the Highland Inn
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Monday July 6, 7:00 p.m.
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. |
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.|
Wednesday July 8, 7:00 p.m.
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. |
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.|
Friday, July 10, 3:00 p.m.
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. |
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.|
Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m.
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. |
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.