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Author Talks

Our Author Talks aim to connect writers with readers for thought-provoking discussions about life and literature.

Our lineup features a variety of breakthrough, award-winning, and bestselling authors of history, biography, fiction, memoir, and more.

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Archive. Highlights.

  • Jon Meacham

    His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope. In conversation with Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice.

  • Claudio Saunt

    Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.

  • Lisa Napoli

    Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.

  • Natasha Trethewey

    Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.

  • Isabel Wilkerson

    Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In conversation with Jon Meacham.

  • Sue Monk Kidd

    The Book of Longings. In conversation with GPB’s Virginia Prescott.

  • Raven Leilani

    Luster in conversation conversation with ART ATL’s Gail O’ Neill
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    Living Room Learning

    Back for its 55th year, Living Room Learning offers university-level lectures for lifelong learners who seek to expand their knowledge without having to take a final exam. Join us for this 7-week daytime lecture course.

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    Public Programs

    Atlanta History Center offers a variety of annual programs that explore and celebrate our shared history.

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    Collaboratively, we develop historically accurate, culturally relevant, and provocative programs, exhibitions, theatrical productions, lectures, author panels, videos, and a host of other experiences.

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    McElreath Hall houses many important components of Atlanta History Center, including Kenan Research Center and Woodruff Auditorium.