2010
February 16, 2010
Local horror author James A. Moore discusses "Kids and Their Toys," his contribution to The New Dead: A Zombie Anthology, edited by Christopher Golden. The book's contributors hold simultaneous signing events all over the country to celebrate The New Dead's release.
2009
October 22, 2009
Blue Elephant Book Shop hosts The Glass Castle author Jeannette Walls as she discusses and signs her new novel, Half-Broke Horses, at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library.
September 23, 2009
Meet local author and talented new voice in Southern fiction, Amanda Gable, as she discusses her debut novel, The Confederate General Rides North.
September 11, 2009
Legendary Apollo 11 lunar landing astronaut Buzz Aldrin will speak and sign copies of his new memoir, Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon. Ticketed event, ticket price includes 1 book.
August 26, 2009
James Braziel, the author of Birmingham, 35 Miles, signs his powerful new dystopian novel, Snakeskin Road.
July 14, 2009
Local author Jessica Handler reads from and discusses Invisible Sisters, her compelling and lyrical memoir of love and loss.
June 17, 2009
"Della's Diner" creator and Atlanta author Tom Edwards discusses his debut novel, Blue Jesus, a compelling story set in a fictional Georgia town and based on the Blue People of Troublesome Creek, KY.
June 12, 2009
Southern author Susan Gregg Gilmore reads from and discusses Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen, her witty, charming debut novel set in Ringgold and Atlanta.
June 6, 2009
Meet local photographer Arthur Ratliff at an opening reception for his new collection, "Moroccan Magic Carpet Ride: From Casablanca to Marrakesh." The photographs will be on display in the store through July 18.
May 28, 2009
Emory professor and former NEA Director of Research Mark Bauerlein discusses and signs his new book, The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future.
May 6, 2009
Local poet and nurse Anne Webster kicks off National Nurse’s Week by reading from and signing her new collection of poetry, A History of Nursing.
May 4, 2009
Blue Elephant Book Shop hosts Georgia author and NPR commentator Lauretta Hannon, who will discuss and sign her new book, The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life.
March 25, 2009
Regional author Sybil Baker reads from and signs her new novel, The Life Plan.
March 24, 2009
Emory University and Children’s Healthcare pediatrician Dr. Miriam Vos discusses and signs her new book, The No-Diet Obesity Solution for Kids.
March 12, 2009
Miami judge Barbara Levenson reads from and signs her new mystery novel, Fatal February.
March 7, 2009
Blue Elephant Book Shop turns one year old!
March 5, 2009
Local author Sandra Novack reads from and signs her debut novel, Precious.
February 27, 2009
Local artist Jane Springfield spent several weeks hiking, backpacking, and painting in Southern Utah's national and state parks, including: Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Kodachrome, and Zion. Her oils and and watercolors will be featured at the Blue Elephant Book Shop from February 24 - April
2008
November 5, 2008
Local poet and playwright Cary Bynum reads from and signs his new poetry collection, Sea Vigil.
October 22, 2008
Local author and teacher Bernie Schein reads from and signs his new book, If Holden Caulfield Were in My Classroom: Inspiring Love, Creativity, and Intelligence in Middle School Kids.
October 17, 2008
Award-winning folklorist Randy Russell reads from and signs his new book, Ghost Cats of the South, the companion volume to the popular Ghost Dogs of the South.
September 20, 2008
Local paranormal investigator and author Reese Christian signs her book Ghosts of Atlanta: Phantoms of the Phoenix City.
September 18, 2008
Local writer Hollis Gillespie reads from and signs her new collection of humorous essays, Trailer Trashed: My Dubious Efforts Toward Upward Mobility.
Georgia Center for the Book
February 24, 2010
Local author Peggy Vonsherie Allen discusses and signs her memoirThe Pecan Orchard: Journey of a Sharecropper's Daughter, at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library.
December 4, 2009
Bestselling mystery author Sue Grafton discusses and signs U is for Undertow, the 21st book in her popular alphabet mystery series, at Decatur Presbyterian.
October 13, 2009
60 Minutes correspondent and award-winning television journalist Byron Pitts discusses and signs his memoir, Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life's Challenges. He will be interviewed onstage by WSB's Monica Pearson.
October 12, 2009
Jamie Ford reads from and signs his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, at the Decatur Library.
May 21, 2009
Acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor signs her new book, An Altar in the World, at the Decatur Library.
April 7, 2009
Journalist Sandra Mackey discusses and signs her new work of nonfiction, Mirror of the Arab World, at the Decatur Library.
March 17, 2009
Popular mystery author Laura Lippman discusses and signs her new novel, Life Sentences, at the Decatur Library.
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