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A Cappella Books
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Intown Atlanta's only full-service general bookstore since 1989. New. Used. Rare. Free delivery to most in-town ATL neighborhoods ($50 min)
Vaughn Vreeland from NYT Cooking is at A Cappella Books this Saturday. Free event. Pick up a signed copy of his new book “Cookies” and knock out your holiday baking and gift giving in one move. #atlthreads #atlanta #atlantaevents #cookiethreads #bakingthreads #nytcooking
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November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“Mothership Connected” brings the women of Parliament-Funkadelic out of the shadows. Seth Neblett talks legacy, funk, and family this Sunday at Commune with AJC’s Christopher Daniel. Free + open to the public.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Humorist and author David Sedaris is bringing his sardonic wit & incisive social critiques to Cobb Energy Center on May 19th. Don’t miss an evening of all new readings, a Q&A, and signing! A Cappella Books customers can purchase tickets early using the presale code BOOK! tinyurl.com/5dtdywub
October 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Purses carry more than keys and phones. This Saturday at 4:30 PM, historian Kathleen B. Casey joins us to talk about “The Things She Carried,” a cultural history of the purse in America. Free event at the shop. #atlantasky #booksky #atlsky #atlantaevents

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September 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Tonight at Auburn Avenue Research Library: Tracie Canada joins Carl Suddler to discuss “Tackling the Everyday,” her powerful look at race, exploitation, and resistance in college football. Free event, books for sale on site. 6:30 PM.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Next Tuesday at Auburn Avenue Research Library, Tracie Canada joins Emory’s Carl Suddler to discuss “Tackling the Everyday,” her Black feminist study of college football and the exploitation of Black athletes. Free and open to the public, with books for sale. #atlsky #atlantasky #football
September 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Rivalries, legends, and the stories that go deeper than the game. Jay Busbee and Jerry Gentry in conversation Sep 3 at Manuel’s Tavern. Free and open to the public! tinyurl.com/ykzj5pzy
August 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Jason Mott is with us tomorrow to talk about his wild and powerful new novel, “People Like Us.” We’ve got a limited number of free tickets left — hit us up today at publicity@acappellabooks.com if you want to come. First come, first served! tinyurl.com/5drra6tx #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky
August 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Historian James McWilliams joins Salvation South's Chuck Reece at A Cappella Books on July 26 at 3 p.m. to discuss “The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford,” a look at the poet often called the South’s Walt Whitman. Free and open to the public. #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky tinyurl.com/zjwrxu29
July 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Join us Sun July 27 at 3 PM for Jeff Weiss in conversation with Yoh Phillips & Trey Kerby at A Cappella Books. Hear the GONZO story behind “Waiting for Britney Spears” and meet the author. Free and open to all. #atlsky #atlantasky #booksky tinyurl.com/msuhmuhf
July 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Jason Mott, National Book Award winner for Hell of a Book, brings his new novel People Like Us—a powerful story about survival and gun violence in America—to Atlanta on Aug. 7. Tickets start at $10. Join us: tinyurl.com/f6cp5r5p
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July 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
After losing their jobs,Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell started a goat milk soap business that became Beekman 1802.Now they’re sharing what they learned in G.O.A.T. Wisdom.Catch them in conversation w/Steven Satterfield July 15 at Dad’s Garage.Free & open to the public.https://tinyurl.com/ymsrzncf
July 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Check out this week's A Cappella newsletter to see what's happening at the store this weekend! #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky

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June 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join us July 9 at the Margaret Mitchell House as Steve Oney talks with John Pruitt about “On Air,” his new book on NPR’s rise and relevance—just as public broadcasting faces renewed political pressure. Tickets available now. #atlsky #booksky #npr

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June 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Join Yrsa Daley-Ward in conversation with Nic Stone at SCADshow on Fri, June 13 at 7PM. “The Catch” is our Signed First Editions Club pick for June. Free entry for all A Cappella Book Club members + a guest—RSVP to publicity@acappellabooks.com. #booksky #atlsky Tickets: acappellabooks.com/events
June 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Many Passions of Michael Hardwick tells the powerful story of a man arrested in his Atlanta home, sparking a national movement for gay rights. Join author Martin Padgett in conversation with Philip Rafshoon, Tue, June 3 at Saint Mark UMC. Free & open to all. #atlsky tinyurl.com/4fyza8vm
May 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tonight at 7 PM: Join us at Manuel’s Tavern for a thought-provoking conversation with Martha Park and Hannah Palmer about “World Without End” — a powerful essay collection on faith, climate change, and the search for meaning in uncertain times. Free and open to the public. tinyurl.com/ycyf8cx8
May 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🏀 Two legends. One unforgettable night!
Candace Parker joins Isaiah Thomas in ATL to talk The Can-Do Mindset—her powerful debut on purpose, resilience, and passion.
Tickets are $33 and include a signed copy of the book.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Tomorrow at 7 PM: Emory biologist Jaap de Roode joins us at Manuel’s Tavern to discuss “Doctors by Nature.” Discover how animals self-medicate—and what we can learn from them. Free event, books available! 📚🦋

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May 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🍸 Join us this Wednesday at Ticonderoga Club for an unforgettable evening with James Beard Award–winning food writer Besha Rodell! Celebrate her new memoir Hunger Like a Thirst over cocktails, conversation, and storytelling. 🎟️ $45 includes book + drink #atlsky

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May 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Sunday Sale Update!
We’re aiming to start our outdoor book sale around noon today, but it all depends on the weather. If it’s still raining, we likely won’t be out there yet. If it’s dry, come browse great deals on selected used books, each under $5!
May 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Weather Update!
Due to the rain this morning, our Outdoor Book Sale across from the store at Jordan’s Garage will start a little later today — we’re now kicking things off at 1 PM instead of 10. Still happening today until 4 and again Sunday 12–5 — all used books are $5 or less!
May 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us Saturday (10–4) and Sunday (12–5) across from the store at Jordan’s Garage on DeKalb Ave for our first-ever outdoor book sale. All used books are $5 or less! #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky
May 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
📚 We’re taking it outside! Join us Saturday, May 17 (10–4) & Sunday, May 18 (12–5) across from the store at Jordan’s Garage for a huge used book sale. Every book under $5! It’s our first time doing this—expect chaos, treasures & lots of good reads. #atlbookstore #atlsky #atlantasky #booksky
May 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Poet Sara Mae joins us this Sun. at 3 PM for a reading and signing of their prize-winning collection,Phantasmagossip. A layered, lyrical meditation on queerness, desire, and grief, this chapbook finds beauty in contradiction and clarity in dissonance.
Free & open to the public. tinyurl.com/yrr928p2
May 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM