Author Liz Kessler Visits the Roswell Library This Saturday!

Don't forget to join us this Saturday, September 4th @ 1:00 p.m. for a visit by Liz Kessler, author of Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister and the popular Emily Windsnap series.   This program is for ages 7-12.  Reservations began August 14th, but there is still room available.   Reservations may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.   Check out the author's cool website at www.lizkessler.co.uk.

Upcoming Book Festivals

Mark your calendars!  The AJC Decatur Book Festival is just around the corner, September 3rd - 5th.  As always, they have a great line-up of authors and entertainment.  Click here to learn more.

And if that's not enough to whet your appetite, the MJCCA Book Festival will be held in November.  This will be their 19th year of providing great authors and great discussions in the metro Atlanta area.  Festival dates are November  6th - 20th, 2010.  The MJCCA folks are top-drawer, as we say here in the South.   Wondering what MJCCA stands for?  It's the ever-fabulous Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.  Click this link for an inside peek. 

Author Joseph Gatins' Book Now Available as an E-Book

Local author Joseph Gatins' book We Were Dancing on a Volcano:  Bloodlines and Fault Lines of a Star-Crossed Atlanta Family: 1849 - 1989 is now available as an e-book!  Mr. Gatins visited the Roswell Library this past July as part of our Atlanta Authors Series.  He charmed the audience with tales of his family and some choice tidbits of Atlanta history.  To learn more, visit his blog at http://josephgatins.blogspot.com/

Atlanta Author Series Presents Phillip DePoy

Join us at the Roswell Library on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by noted southern author Phillip DePoy.  Mr. DePoy is the author of The King James Conspiracy and more.  Visit his website at http://www.phillipdepoy.com/.

Author Liz Kessler Visits the Roswell Library

Join us on Saturday, September 4th @ 1:00 p.m. for a visit by Liz Kessler, author of Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister and the popular Emily Windsnap series.  This program is for ages 7-12. Reservations begin August 14th and may be made in person or over the phone by calling the Roswell Library at 770-640-3075.

Check out the author's cool website at www.lizkessler.co.uk.

Phllip DePoy ... Coming Soon!

The AJC gave local playwright Phillip Depoy's new play, Stealing Dixie, a great review in Monday's paper.  Click here to take a look and learn where you can buy tickets.   Performances are held at the Theatre in the Square in Marietta.

After you get a good dose of Southern charm, head over to the Roswell Library on Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. for a visit by Mr. DePoy.  Not only is he a successful playwright, but he's a best-selling mystery novelist!

Be sure to mark your calendars for the November 13th visit by Amanda Gable, author of The Confederate General Rides North.  Wait a minute ....  Isn't Stealing Dixie about the Great Locomotive Race, involving the Confederate General?   Hmmmm ... just sayin' ....

Upcoming Author Visits to the Roswell Library

The Atlanta Author Series has some exciting author visits planned for this fall.  Both programs will be held in the meeting room at the Roswell Library.

Phillip DePoy
Saturday, September 18th @ 2:00 p.m. Author of The King James Conspiracy and more. Visit his website by clicking on the link above.

Amanda Gable
Saturday, November 13th @ 2:00 p.m.
Author of The Confederate General Rides North, recently named one of the 25 Books Every Georgian Should Read by the Georgia Center for the Book. Visit her website by clicking the link above.