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Decatur Book Festival Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The Last Super Chef, Chris Negron

The Last Super Chef

Chris Negron
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It's Local Writers Wednesday! Today's feature is Atlanta Writer's Club member Chris Negron's new novel, The Last Super Chef. You can purchase your own copy here: http://ow.ly/1E9U50F3uqs @CNegronWrite https://t.co/yPmmg5L8Du

Paperback, 2022

$7.99Member price:$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A Burning: A Read with Jenna Pick, Megha Majumdar

A Burning: A Read with Jenna Pick

Megha Majumdar
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Next week we continue our virtual programming with bestselling author @JoshilynJackson as she's joined by "Shiner" novelist @amyjoburns and "A Burning" novelist @MeghaMaj. Brought to you by @GaCntr4TheBook and @acappellabooks. Save your spot today: http://ow.ly/Uq9x50zY2uw https://t.co/vKGdkt4Yz1

Paperback, 2021

$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Glass Castle: A Memoir, Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle: A Memoir

Jeannette Walls
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“One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” - Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle Tomorrow is officially the first day of Summer! ☀️ #Summer #summertime #booklovers #firstdayofsummer #DBF2022 https://t.co/D7qVxdm1OV

Paperback, 2006

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Take You Wherever You Go, Kenny Leon

Take You Wherever You Go

Kenny Leon
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#FlashbackFriday --> Tony Award-winning @iamKENNYLEON served as the keynote speaker during the kickoff ceremonies for the 2018 festival. Have you read his memoir "Take You Wherever You Go"? Rewatch his speech here -> https://t.co/VU7IsnK5xE #DBF #DecaturBookFestival #KennyLeon https://t.co/JJc5MH9lUP

Hardcover, 2018

$26.00Member price:$13.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Georgia Politics: No Longer Ruled by "Rustics", Chris Grant

Georgia Politics: No Longer Ruled by "Rustics"

Chris Grant
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2️⃣ “Georgia Politics Past & Present” featuring Pulitzer Prize winner @mluckovichajc and @ajc reporters @erniesuggs and @bluestein + moderated by @ProRoMo + sponsored by @chariscircle in the Sanctuary (2/3) https://t.co/0QkpduF7fB

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Book Cover for: Now Is the Time for Trees: Make an Impact by Planting the Earth's Most Valuable Resource, Arbor Day Foundation

Now Is the Time for Trees: Make an Impact by Planting the Earth's Most Valuable Resource

Arbor Day Foundation
Decatur Book FestivalDecatur Book Festival

Join the CEO of the 🌳 @arborday foundation, Dan Lambe, on Monday Aug. 8th from 7-8 PM. He'll be talking about his new book Now Is The Time For Trees at @TreesAtlanta Kendeda Center. This @eagleeyebooks event is FREE but please register here https://t.co/76O9udDKBF https://t.co/KP1PfSZGLs

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Book Cover for: Benefit, Siobhan Phillips

Benefit

Siobhan Phillips
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#FYI @chariscircle is hosting an intriguing virtual event tonight with Siobhan Phillips the author of Benefit. Benefit is Phillips' debut novel and we can't wait to hear what she has for us! Click here https://t.co/9ehuHOxDos to register. #benefit #booklovers https://t.co/PfOwuKJzQ7

Paperback, 2022

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

Colson Whitehead
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"Justice may be slow and invisible, but it always renders its true verdict in the end." — Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad #Juneteenth #JuneteenthWeekend https://t.co/iwUC0Qqv2S

Paperback, 2018

$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Real Hank Aaron: An Intimate Look at the Life and Legacy of the Home Run King, Terence Moore

The Real Hank Aaron: An Intimate Look at the Life and Legacy of the Home Run King

Terence Moore
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You now have plans next Tuesday, May 24th at 7 PM! Attend the event hosted by @acappellabooks with former AJC reporter, Terence Moore, at Manuel’s Tavern for a discussion of his new book "The Real Hank Aaron". This event is free and open to the public. https://t.co/hoXfHEK2ri https://t.co/MDV9jslyiL

Hardcover, 2022

$28.00Member price:$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency, Pete Souza

The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency

Pete Souza
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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Our keynote speaker from #DBF2022 has been rescheduled to Nov 4th. Click the link to book your spot to hear from @PeteSouza author of "The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency". Secure your spot here: https://t.co/P7EqMz971N https://t.co/W30K13Z42e

Hardcover, 2022

$50.00Member price:$25.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book