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 tinyurl.com/5467x98a

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. tinyurl.com/yw3br3m4

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

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

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 [email protected] if you want to come. First come, first served! tinyurl.com/5drra6tx #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky

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

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

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 #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky

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

Check out this week's A Cappella newsletter to see what's happening at the store this weekend! #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky mailchi.mp/acappellaboo...

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 www.atlantahistorycenter.com/event/steve-...

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 [email protected]. #booksky #atlsky Tickets: acappellabooks.com/events

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

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

🏀 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. www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events... #atlsky #sportssky #booksky

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! 📚🦋 www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events... #Atlantasky #booksky #sciencesky

🍸 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 www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events...

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!

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!

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

📚 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

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

On May 14th, join A Cappella Books and SCADshow as ACLU President Deborah Archer discusses her new book, “Dividing Lines,” in convo with Stacey Abrams. Don’t miss this timely conversation on racial inequality and transportation infrastructure. Tickets include a signed copy. tinyurl.com/mrysczdk

Frank reflects on the life, spirit, and maddening brilliance of our dear friend and colleague Glen Thrasher. Read his tribute in this week’s newsletter: mailchi.mp/acappellaboo...

🎬 Don’t miss Ed Helms at Tara Theatre TOMORROW NIGHT for a hilarious deep dive into history’s biggest blunders with his new book SNAFU! Presented with #ATLFilmFest. #atlsky #atlantasky 🎟️: www.acappellabooks.com/pages/events...

This Sunday at 3 PM, Steve Carse of #KingofPops joins us at A Cappella Books to celebrate Work Is Fun. Come hear how small changes can make a big difference in how we experience work. Free and open to the public. Books available for purchase. #atlsky #atlantasky #booksky

Tomorrow night at 7 PM: Lydia Millet (“Atavists”) joins Lauren K. Watel (“Book of Potions”) for a live conversation upstairs at the Wrecking Bar. Books will be available for purchase & signing. Free and open to the public—come join us! tinyurl.com/ytyhm4rr #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky

🎬 History’s biggest blunders, told hilariously by Ed Helms himself! Join us Fri, May 2 at The Tara for SNAFU—a night of absurd stories & laughs w/ Virginia Prescott. VIP tix include a signed book & photo op! Details: tinyurl.com/bdfmczar

Hit the road for the Georgia Bookstore Crawl, April 25–27. 20+ indie shops, one bingo card, prizes along the way. Download your card and start planning: www.independendentbookstoredayga.com #IndieBookstoreDay #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky

Tonight at 7 PM! 🌳 Join us at @treesatlanta.bsky.social for a talk with author Mike Tidwell about his new book The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue. A moving look at climate change through one city block. Free + open to the public. #atlantasky #atlsky tinyurl.com/58uypfbm

Activist Mike Tidwell joins us at @treesatlanta.bsky.social to discuss The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue—a moving, street-level story of climate change, dying urban trees, and surprising local heroes fighting for a livable future. tinyurl.com/58uypfbm #atlsky #booksky #atlantasky #climatechange

🔥 Tomorrow night at the Wrecking Bar: Don’t miss Ron Currie in convo with Paul Calvert for The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne—a dark, thrilling novel of crime, power, and family. Free & open to the public. 📚🍻 📍 The Marianna Room | 7PM 📖 @acappellabooks #booksky #Atlantasky #atlsky

Tonight, 7 PM at Manuel’s Tavern: Joe Boyd, legendary producer (Nick Drake, Pink Floyd), joins Dust-to-Digital’s Lance Ledbetter to discuss And the Roots of Rhythm Remain. Free event, books available. Don’t miss it. Details: tinyurl.com/4pjcj7ya

Journalist Brian Goldstone joins Malaika Jabali tonight at the Decatur Library to discuss There Is No Place for Us, a powerful look at Atlanta’s hidden homeless—families working full-time yet priced out of housing. 7 PM. Free & open to the public. #atlsky #atlantasky www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/b...

Join us tomorrow at 7 PM for an engaging evening with Lawrence Wright in conversation with Benjamin Reiss, discussing Wright’s latest novel, The Human Scale—a gripping and thought-provoking literary thriller. 🎟️ Individual & couples tix include a signed copy of the book! tinyurl.com/45f8swhz

What if hard work alone isn’t enough? In “99% Perspiration,” Adam Chandler unpacks the myth of the self-made success story. Join us tomorrow, March 15 at 3 PM, as he talks with Virginia Prescott at A Cappella Books. Free event! 📚

TONIGHT! Join us @ the Decatur Library for an essential conversation between award-winning journalist Elaine Weiss and Melita Easters on Spell Freedom, the untold story of the underground schools that laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. Free & open to the public tinyurl.com/bdhunu3w

Join us Thurs. 3/20, at 7PM for an engaging evening with Lawrence Wright in conversation with Benjamin Reiss, discussing Wright’s latest novel, The Human Scale—a gripping and thought-provoking literary thriller. 🎟️ Individual & couples tix include a signed copy of the book! tinyurl.com/45f8swhz

We're thrilled to announce that Leader Jeffries will appear in convo tonight with @bluestein.bsky.social , state politics reporter for the AJC and author of "Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power." Tix are still available!https://www.freshtix.com/events/abcs

📖 Tomorrow night at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, Rick Hutto shares The Countess and the Nazis, the true story of an American heiress-turned-Nazi resistance fighter. tinyurl.com/2v752psm #booksky #atlsky #atlantasky

📢 Join us at A Cappella Books this Sat. @ 3 PM as we welcome Emily Schulten, the Poet Laureate of Key West, for a special talk & signing of her latest book, Easy Victims to the Charitable Deceptions of Nostalgia 📖✨ More info: acappellabooks.com #booksky #atlantasky #atlsky #poetrysky

It’s publication day for Political Illustration! You can order the book from @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social or any major seller. ATL locals: the book will be available at @acappellabooks.bsky.social Thanks to all for their tremendous support! #politicalillustration #illustration #illustrationbooks

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries comes to Atlanta next Friday, March 7, to discuss *The ABCs of Democracy* and the urgent challenges facing our nation. Join us at Friendship Baptist Church for this timely conversation. Tickets include a signed copy of the book. shorturl.at/cciDc

Tonight! 📚 National Book Award winner Colum McCann joins journalist Tom Junod to discuss American Mother at the Carter Library. A powerful conversation on loss, justice, and grace. Free & open to the public. Books available for purchase! 📖 7PM. #atlsky #booksky tinyurl.com/y44s9sj7

📚 Join us for an unforgettable night at Writers at the Wrecking Bar! Acclaimed author Adam Ross discusses his new novel Playworld in conversation with Sanjena Sathian (Gold Diggers). A big-hearted coming-of-age tale set in 1980s Manhattan. #booksky #ATLsky tinyurl.com/3xyun3td

Andrew Lawler, author of “A Perfect Frenzy,” joins us at the Carter Presidential Library on Thursday, January 30 at 7 PM. Discover the untold story of Virginia’s last royal governor and his Black allies during the American Revolution. Free and open to the public. NYT review: nyti.ms/3RZ5H7F

Join us Thurs, Feb 6 at 7 PM at The Carter Center for Imani Perry in conversation with WABE’s Rose Scott! Perry’s Black in Blues explores the deep ties between Black culture & the color blue. Tickets include a signed copy. Don’t miss it! 🎟️ tinyurl.com/yey6yp8h #booksky

Sat. @ 3PM, we welcome poet Maria Zoccola for an in-store in honor of her debut collection, "Helen of Troy, 1993." This sharp and visceral reimagining of Helen of Troy as a disillusioned 90s housewife in TN has already garnered praise, including a recent NTY review: tinyurl.com/55chyjsz #booksky

Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!

Tuesday night! Join us for an evening with Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore! Info & Tickets: tinyurl.com/2cfm8rv8