upcoming events

Roswell

Roswell Roots: Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North

Thursday, February 11, 7:00 pm

Roswell Branch Library
115 Norcross Street

Screening and discussion of a documentary by Katrina Browne. After learning that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U. S. history, Browne and other descendants explore the role of Northerners in the slave trade. This program is co-sponsored by the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American History and the Early Edgewood-Candler Park Bi-Racial History Project.

cost: free

Alpharetta

Taylor LeBaron Signing

Saturday, February 13, 2:00 pm

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
7660 North Point Parkway

The Ball Ground teen author of Cutting Myself in Half will be signing copies of his book.

cost: depending on your purchase(s)

J.D. Salinger has died

As famous for his life as a recluse as he is for his novel The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger has died at his home at the age of 91.

To remember this writer who changed American literature and youth culture since the publication of Catcher in 1951, you should dig out your old copy. Or better yet, go to one of the wonderful local bookshops such as The Book Nook in Marietta or Once and Again in Roswell.

Welcome!

Sensing an opportunity to report on literary life outside the perimeter, stumblebee has been created to bring you the news on all things bookish going on in the Atlanta suburbs, from Sandy Springs to Powder Springs.

You mean things actually happen outside of Midtown/Buckhead/Decatur?! Yes.

If a bookstore in Marietta is having a sale, or a play is opening in Lawrenceville, you'll get all of the details here. But it won't be all books. Arts, music, crafts, and other lofty pursuits will be covered as well from time to time.

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