FEATURED EVENTS

  • Dr. Ori Z Soltes Book Talk & Signing at Morehouse College

    MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. INTERNATIONAL CHAPEL AT MOREHOUSE COLLEGE 830 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlantic Institute is thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for an enriching and intellectually stimulating experience. We're honored to host the esteemed Dr.Ori Soltes, as part of his National book tour for his new book, "Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gulen." In his insightful biography, Dr. Soltes delves into […]

  • Dr. Ori Z Soltes Book Talk & Signing

    THE ATLANTIC INSTITUTE GEORGIA 591 North Main Street, Atlanta, Georgia

    Atlantic Institute is thrilled to extend a special invitation to you for an enriching and intellectually stimulating experience. We’re honored to host the esteemed Dr.Ori Soltes, as part of his National book tour for his new book, “Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gulen.” In his insightful biography, Dr. Soltes delves into […]

  • Flora in Focus: Exploring Rare Natural History Books & Modern Uses of Medicinal Plants

    Georgia Tech Library (Price Gilbert 1280 – Scholars Event Network) 260 4th Street Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Join the Georgia Tech Library Thursday, Feb. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Scholars Event Network Theater, located on Price Gilbert’s first floor, for an exploration into rare 17th and 18th century herbal books and a conversation about the modern uses of medicinal plants. This event includes a lecture and book signing with The Plant […]

  • Author Talk with Steve Coll: The Achilles Trap

    McElreath Hall 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    From bestselling and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Steve Coll, the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and a deeply researched and news-breaking investigation into how human error, cultural miscommunication, and hubris led to one of the costliest geopolitical conflicts of our time. Bundle Tickets: General Admission Tickets (book not […]

    $35
  • The Dayton Literary Peace Prize presents Robert Samuels & Toluse Olorunnipa: His Name Is George Floyd

    The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    A landmark biography by two prize-winning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy—from his family's roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing—telling the story of how one man's tragic experience brought about a global movement […]

    Free
  • Lincoln’s Political Career Through the Lens of Immigration: Author Talk on ‘Brought Forth on This Continent’ 

    McElreath Hall 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    From acclaimed Abraham Lincoln historian Harold Holzer, a groundbreaking account of Lincoln’s grappling with the politics of immigration against the backdrop of the Civil War. Bundle Tickets: –Not Yet Members: $35 (includes general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)–Members: $30 (includes discounted general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)–Insiders: $25 (includes free general […]

    $10
  • Meet the Author & Book Presentation: Reiner Lomb “Aspire”

    Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Meet the author Reiner Lomb, transformational change leader and executive coach: In his new book, Reiner Lomb writes, “Many of my own experiences have inspired the creation of ASPIRE. Yet one stands out above all others as an illustration of the power of emotions in leading change…It’s November 9, 1989, and I am on vacation […]

  • Book event: Saving Ourselves by Dana R. Fisher at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

    Jimmy Carter Library and Museum 441 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA

    Author Dana R. Fisher will discuss her new book SAVING OURSELVES: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action with local Atlanta climate activist Katharine K. Wilkinson (founder of The All We Can Save Project). They will discuss demographic trends and changing tactics in the climate protest movement, how climate activists might impact the presidential election of 2024, and the importance of creating community […]

  • India’s Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters ~ A virtual book launch and fireside chat with author Dr. Jagdish Sheth

    Zoom Online Meeting

    Documenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pragmatic leadership to transform India into a superpower! India's Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters reveals the critical role leadership has played in India's transformative journey which began post-independence until this presentage. By reading this book, you will discover: For more information contact - Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com

  • Author Talk with Admiral James Stavridis: 2054

    Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is co-sponsoring this event with the Atlanta History Center. In the compelling follow-up to a critically acclaimed book "2054," Admiral James Stavridis take readers to a future America in which a lethal blend of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and intense political polarization has split the country apart. In order to […]

    $10
  • Von Diaz in conversation with Angie Mosier

    McElreath Hall 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    An intimate reflection on tropical island cooking’s bold flavors and big stories, with 125 recipes, from celebrated food writer Von Diaz. The islands spanning the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans are remarkable places, sharing dozens of ingredients and cooking techniques, including marinating, pickling and fermentation, braising and stewing, frying, grilling and smoking, and steaming and […]

    $10
  • Taste the World in Marseille

    Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours 1133 Huff RD NW Suite D, Atlanta, Georgia

    Join Villa Albertine and the VanTrece Hospitality Group for a dinner celebrating food, culture, and Vérane Frédiani’s new book on Marseille’s multicultural culinary scene. This event will include a conversation with the author and a collaborative 8-course tasting menu prepared by iconic Atlanta chef Deborah VanTrece and Congolese chef Hugues Mbenda from Marseille. Taste the […]

    $175
  • AAPI Arts ​& Mental ​Wellness ​Weekend

    Day 1 - "Far East Deep South" Film Screening Paul Duke High School 5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071 Watch and discuss a powerful story of ​belonging, migration, & interracial ​solidarity and mental health. The film follows a Chinese-American family’s search for roots in the Mississippi Delta, where ​they uncover the complex history of […]

  • COME TOGÄTHER – “FASHION UTOPIA… Sustainability Connects Fashion Metropolis Atlanta – Berlin – Paris”

    Central Library-Atlanta Fulton Public Library One Margaret Mitchell Square , Atlanta, United States

    During the COME TOGÄTHER – Week of the German-speaking Countries, the KULTUR ENSEMBLE ATL (Goethe-Zentrum & Alliance Francaise) joins forces with Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta and the internationally recognized experts Marte Hentschel and Uwe Westphal from Berlin to present FASHION UTOPIA: a Book Presentation, a photography exhibition, and panel discussions in the context of Atlanta […]

    Free
  • Spaces of the Soul: Felwine Sarr on Literature, Music, and Dreams in Conversation with Stéphanie Boulard

    Scholars Event Theater (Room 1280), Price Gilbert Memorial Library at Georgia Tech 704 Cherry St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    Due to inclement weather related to Hurricane Helene, this event has been postponed. We will update you with more information at a later date. This event is part of the annual France-Atlanta series organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. Register now to learn more about Felwine Sarr’s creative practices, examining […]

  • Books for Africa Atlanta Luncheon

    Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Books for Africa will be hosting a luncheon at the Buckhead Club on Friday, September 27th from 12pm to 1pm. The event will feature the keynote speaker, His Excellency Chimbamba Kanyama, Ambassador of The Republic of Zambia to the United States. Check in begins at 11:30AM. Featured Speaker

    $75
  • Book Talk with Stuart Eizenstat: The Art of Diplomacy

    Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA, United States

    Register now for an insightful evening as esteemed diplomat and negotiator Stuart Eizenstat presents his new book, The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World. This special event, given in honor of longtime festival volunteer Esther G. Levine, will feature a captivating author talk, an engaging Q&A, and a […]

    $23.50
  • The Art of Diplomacy with Former Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat

    Georgia Tech - Kirkwood Room, Exhibition Hall 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is honored to host former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Stuart Eizenstat, to discuss his career in diplomacy and his new book, The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World.  Ambassador Eizenstat served as the U.S. Ambassador to the EU from 1993 […]

  • Bloomsday & Beyond : Live Reading Event

    A Cappella Books 208 Haralson Avenue Northeast, Atlanta

    Join the Consulate General of Ireland and A Cappella Books on Sunday, June 15 at 11am for a special Bloomsday event marking both Father’s Day and Ireland’s extraordinary literary heritage. While rooted in the world of James Joyce’s Ulysses, this year’s theme ‘Fathers’ extends to a broader celebration of Irish writers past and present.  Enjoy live readings by members […]

    Free
  • Books For Africa’s Luncheon with Ambassador Mohamed Siad Doualeh

    The Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join Books For Africa’s Fundraising Luncheon, featuring a keynote address from His Excellency Mohamed Siad Doualeh, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the United States. Who: His Excellency Mohamed Siad Doualeh, in addition to being the ambassador to the U.S., represents Djibouti at the United Nations. Earlier in his career, he was head of a […]

    $75