Upcoming events.
Odessa Blaine Author Event
Poe & Company is delighted to welcome author Odessa Blaine for a special event celebrating her debut novel, “Where the Roots Tangle”. Odessa will be in conversation with acclaimed author, Kimberly Brock!
Write Club: A Night for Writers Who Want to Fight the Blank Page
Join us at Poe & Co Bookstore for "Write Club"—a high-energy writing night where the first rule is you absolutely talk about Write Club. We’ll kick things off by connecting, chatting, and sharing ideas before diving into two rounds of focused 45-minute solo writing sprints. Whether you're tackling a novel, journaling, or just trying to get started, this is your space to show up, throw some punches at procrastination, and finally get words on the page.
Open to all experience levels. Bring your laptop, notebook, or typewriter—whatever helps you fight back against the blank page.
ACOTAR Book Club
Join us for our ACOTAR Book Club from May through September! We’ll journey through the beloved “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series together.
This is a free event, and to make the evening even more fun and relaxing, we’ll have themed coloring pages available during book club.
Kristy Woodson Harvey Book Launch
Join us for a special evening celebrating the launch of “Falling for Peachtree Bluff”, the highly anticipated fifth novel in the beloved Peachtree Bluff series, with New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey. Kristy will be in conversation with bestselling author, Emily Giffin!
This event will be held at Blesses Trinity Catholic High School Auditorium
Silent Book Club at Poe & Company
Craving quiet time with a good book—and good company? Join us for our Silent Book Club, a low-pressure gathering where you bring your own book and read alongside fellow book lovers. We chat for 30 minutes, read silently for an hour, then wrap up with more relaxed conversation. Come as you are, read what you love.
This Silent Book Club will be in partnership with Six Bridges Brewing!
Cookbook Club - “My Greek Table” by Diane Kochilas
Our Cookbook Club is part book club, part potluck—everyone picks a recipe from the same cookbook, makes it at home, and brings it to share. We’ll taste our way through the book together, swapping notes on what we loved, what we’d tweak, and which dishes are worth making again.
August’s Book Pick: “My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours” by Diane Kochilas
Killer Reads: A Thriller Book Club - “The Anniversary” by Alex Finlay
Love a good page-turner that keeps you up at night? Join us for "Killer Reads," our brand-new book club for fans of suspense, psychological thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries.
Lilia Monteiro Author Event
Lilia Monteiro will join us for Story Time to read her book “Sami the Special Squirrel”! Followed by a book signing!
Madeline Martin Author Event
Join Poe & Company for a special evening with New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin as she celebrates her captivating new novel, “A Time of Witches”.
A Romantasy Book Club at Poe & Company: “The Stonewater Kingdom” by Rachel Gillig
Step into the world of fantasy and love with our Romantasy Book Club! Join fellow readers at Poe & Company Bookstore for a night of lively discussion, magic, and romance. Free to attend—all are welcome!
Poe & Company Book Club - “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood
Join us for the Poe & Company Book Club as we explore “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood.
Write Club: A Night for Writers Who Want to Fight the Blank Page
Join us at Poe & Co Bookstore for "Write Club"—a high-energy writing night where the first rule is you absolutely talk about Write Club. We’ll kick things off by connecting, chatting, and sharing ideas before diving into two rounds of focused 45-minute solo writing sprints. Whether you're tackling a novel, journaling, or just trying to get started, this is your space to show up, throw some punches at procrastination, and finally get words on the page.
Open to all experience levels. Bring your laptop, notebook, or typewriter—whatever helps you fight back against the blank page.
Romance Book Club: “Tourist Season” by Brynne Weaver
Meet your new favorite night out: Babbling Book Club!
This romance-focused book club is all about great stories, good conversation, and a little bit of fun along the way. Whether you love slow burns, enemies-to-lovers, or a little drama, there’s a place for you here.
Charles Martin Launch Party
Join bestselling author Charles Martin for the launch of his newest book, “The Reason for Jesus”. Martin explores why Jesus came and the deeper meaning of the cross, offering a heartfelt look at faith, grace, and God’s love.
McCracken Poston Jr. Author Event
Join author and attorney McCracken Poston Jr. for the paperback release of “Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom”. Poston shares the remarkable true story of Alvin Ridley, a reclusive Georgia man accused of murdering his wife, and the unexpected friendship and search for justice that followed. Part true crime, part courtroom drama, “Zenith Man” is a compelling story of compassion, redemption, and the search for truth.
Silent Book Club at Poe & Company
Craving quiet time with a good book—and good company? Join us for our Silent Book Club, a low-pressure gathering where you bring your own book and read alongside fellow book lovers. We chat for 30 minutes, read silently for an hour, then wrap up with more relaxed conversation. Come as you are, read what you love.
This Silent Book Club will be in partnership with Six Bridges Brewing!
Literary Dinner
Join us for a special evening celebrating the magic of fiction with four acclaimed authors: Beatriz Williams, Katherine Reay, Cassandra King Conroy, and moderator Karen White.
Featuring Beatriz Williams’s “When You Loved Me”, Katherine Reay’s highly anticipated “The Undercover Bookshop”, releasing October 6, and Cassandra King “Conroy’s Tell Me a Story: My Life with Pat Conroy”, this intimate author dinner promises an engaging conversation about books, writing, love, family, and the stories that shape our lives.
ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party
Join us for a "Midnight" release party on October 26th. Start the party with ACOTAR themed libations and crafts. Test your knowledge with a trivia style game. Complete the night with your new copy of ACOTAR #6!
Killer Reads: A Thriller Book Club - “The Woman on the Ledge” by Ruth Mancini
Love a good page-turner that keeps you up at night? Join us for "Killer Reads," our brand-new book club for fans of suspense, psychological thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries.
Poe & Company 4th Anniversary!
Come celebrate Noodle's 4th Birthday with us!
Join us for a special birthday storytime, with buntinis for families as they head out the door. Plus, we'll have custom cookies for every customer all day long!
And the birthday treats don't stop there — enjoy a free t-shirt with any purchase and 30% off everything in store, all day.
Romance Book Club: “Trope Sick” by Lauren Okie
Meet your new favorite night out: Babbling Book Club!
This romance-focused book club is all about great stories, good conversation, and a little bit of fun along the way. Whether you love slow burns, enemies-to-lovers, or a little drama, there’s a place for you here.
Hank Phillippi Ryan Author Event
Meet USA Today Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan
Join Poe & Company for an unforgettable evening with USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan as she celebrates the release of her highly anticipated new thriller, “Mother Daughter Sister Stranger”, releasing September 1.
Poe & Company Book Club - “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke
Join us for the Poe & Company Book Club as we explore “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke.
A Romantasy Book Club at Poe & Company: “Light Wielder” by Rachel Schneider.
Step into the world of fantasy and love with our Romantasy Book Club! Join fellow readers at Poe & Company Bookstore for a night of lively discussion, magic, and romance. Free to attend—all are welcome!
Rebecca Walden Author Event
Join Poe & Company for an inspiring evening with author Rebecca Walden, author of “You Have a Gift to Bring: Healing What Shaped You So You Can Live with Clarity and Purpose”.
Silent Book Club at Poe & Company
Craving quiet time with a good book—and good company? Join us for our Silent Book Club, a low-pressure gathering where you bring your own book and read alongside fellow book lovers. We chat for 30 minutes, read silently for an hour, then wrap up with more relaxed conversation. Come as you are, read what you love.
This Silent Book Club will be in partnership with Six Bridges Brewing!
Crabapple Summer Stroll
This free community event offers a wonderful opportunity to meet one of today's most beloved storytellers!
Killer Reads: A Thriller Book Club - “Never Turn Back” by Christopher Swann
Love a good page-turner that keeps you up at night? Join us for "Killer Reads," our brand-new book club for fans of suspense, psychological thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries.
Cookbook Club - “My Greek Table” by Diane Kochilas
Our Cookbook Club is part book club, part potluck—everyone picks a recipe from the same cookbook, makes it at home, and brings it to share. We’ll taste our way through the book together, swapping notes on what we loved, what we’d tweak, and which dishes are worth making again.
August’s Book Pick: “My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours” by Diane Kochilas
Monica Scheidt Author Event
Meet Author Monica Scheidt at Poe & Company!
Join us for a special book signing and author talk with Monica Scheidt, celebrating her inspiring new book, “Tent Pegs: How God Builds Family Legacy Through Ordinary Moments”.
What does it truly mean to leave a legacy? Is it found in the possessions we pass down, or in the love, faith, and everyday moments we share with those around us?
Through heartfelt stories and thoughtful reflections, Monica—mother of eleven—explores how God uses the ordinary rhythms of family life to shape lasting legacies. Like tent pegs driven firmly into the ground, these small, faithful moments become anchors for generations to come.
Come hear Monica's inspiring message, ask questions, and have your copy of “Tent Pegs” personally signed.
ACOTAR Book Club
Join us for our ACOTAR Book Club from May through September! We’ll journey through the beloved “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series together. For this meeting, come ready to discuss Book 5—whether you’re a longtime fan or reading for the first time, all are welcome!
This is a free event, and to make the evening even more fun and relaxing, we’ll have themed coloring pages available during book club.
Write Club: A Night for Writers Who Want to Fight the Blank Page
Join us at Poe & Co Bookstore for "Write Club"—a high-energy writing night where the first rule is you absolutely talk about Write Club. We’ll kick things off by connecting, chatting, and sharing ideas before diving into two rounds of focused 45-minute solo writing sprints. Whether you're tackling a novel, journaling, or just trying to get started, this is your space to show up, throw some punches at procrastination, and finally get words on the page.
Open to all experience levels. Bring your laptop, notebook, or typewriter—whatever helps you fight back against the blank page.
Poe & Company Book Club - “Strangers” by Belle Burden
Join us for the Poe & Company Book Club as we explore “Strangers” by Belle Burden.
Jennifer Moorman Author Event
Wrap Up Our Summer Wednesday Story Time Series!
Join us for the final Summer Wednesday Story Time featuring local author Jennifer Moorman!
Jennifer, author of “Willa and the Way Home”, “Strawberry's Sweet Surprise”, and “The Charmed Library”, will be our special guest reader on Wednesday, August 5.
Stay after story time to meet Jennifer and have your books personally signed!
Romance Book Club: “Things We Never Got Over” by Lucy Score
Meet your new favorite night out: Babbling Book Club!
This romance-focused book club is all about great stories, good conversation, and a little bit of fun along the way. Whether you love slow burns, enemies-to-lovers, or a little drama, there’s a place for you here.
A Romantasy Book Club at Poe & Company: “The Wolves of Ruin” Series by Sable Sorensen
Step into the world of fantasy and love with our Romantasy Book Club! Join fellow readers at Poe & Company Bookstore for a night of lively discussion, magic, and romance. Free to attend—all are welcome!
Grace Helena Walz in Conversation with Karen White
Grace Helena Walz celebrates her newest book “Pretty as a Peach”.
Join us at Poe and Company for a special evening celebrating “Pretty as a Peach”, the newest novel by local author Grace Helena Walz, releasing July 14th. Grace will be in conversation with author Karen White.
America 250 Celebration- SOLD OUT
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an unforgettable afternoon honoring our nation’s rich history and enduring spirit. Hosted by The Daughters of the American Revolution and Poe and Company Bookstore.
SOLD OUT
Killer Reads: A Thriller Book Club - “This Story Might Save Your Life” by Tiffany Crum
Love a good page-turner that keeps you up at night? Join us for "Killer Reads," our brand-new book club for fans of suspense, psychological thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries.
Cookbook Club - “Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora”
Our Cookbook Club is part book club, part potluck—everyone picks a recipe from the same cookbook, makes it at home, and brings it to share. We’ll taste our way through the book together, swapping notes on what we loved, what we’d tweak, and which dishes are worth making again.
April’s Book Pick: “Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora” Khushbu Shah
Sloan Sullivan Author Event
Children’s author Sloan Sullivan will be joining us at Poe & Company to share her book “The Blueberries of Life” with us!
Read Write Create Character Creator Workshop
Looking for a fun and creative summer activity for your child? Join Matthew Young from Read Write Create at Poe and Company for an exciting hands-on workshop this summer!
The workshop is designed for kids ages 8-12 who love to draw, write, tell stories and get creative!
The $50 class fee includes a hands-on instructional workshop, workbook, tablet holder and a set of colored pencils for each participant.
Come create with us!
Crabapple Summer Stroll with Mary Kay Andrews
Crabapple Summer Stroll at Poe and Company, with Mary Kay Andrews!
Join us for a special evening with bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews as she celebrates the release of her newest novel, “Road Trip”, during the Crabapple Summer Stroll!
This free community event offers a wonderful opportunity to meet one of today's most beloved storytellers and celebrate the launch of her latest summer read.
ACOTAR Book Club: “A Court of Frost & Starlight”
Join us for our ACOTAR Book Club from May through September! We’ll journey through the beloved “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series together. For this meeting, come ready to discuss Book 4—whether you’re a longtime fan or reading for the first time, all are welcome!
This is a free event, and to make the evening even more fun and relaxing, we’ll have themed coloring pages available during book club.
Write Club: A Night for Writers Who Want to Fight the Blank Page
Join us at Poe & Co Bookstore for "Write Club"—a high-energy writing night where the first rule is you absolutely talk about Write Club. We’ll kick things off by connecting, chatting, and sharing ideas before diving into two rounds of focused 45-minute solo writing sprints. Whether you're tackling a novel, journaling, or just trying to get started, this is your space to show up, throw some punches at procrastination, and finally get words on the page.
Open to all experience levels. Bring your laptop, notebook, or typewriter—whatever helps you fight back against the blank page.
Mahjong 102
Join us at Poe & Company for Mahjong 102—an intermediate-level class designed for players who already know the basics and are ready to build confidence, strategy, and speed.
Tickets are $75. Please call the shop to secure your spot!
Eliza Knight Author Event
Join us as we celebrate author Eliza Knight's newest novel, “Lost in the Summer of '69”. This multi‑generational, music‑driven road trip novel is set in the summer of 1969, blending nostalgia, family bonds, and second chances.
Romance Book Club: “The Deal” by Elle Kennedy
Meet your new favorite night out: Babbling Book Club!
This romance-focused book club is all about great stories, good conversation, and a little bit of fun along the way. Whether you love slow burns, enemies-to-lovers, or a little drama, there’s a place for you here.
We will be reading “The Deal” by Elle Kennedy.
Poe & Company Book Club - “Buckeye” by Patrick Ryan
Join us for the Poe & Company Book Club as we explore “Buckeye” by Patrick Ryan.
Book Club FAQs
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Poe & Company hosts four book clubs: • Poe and Company Book Club • Killer Reads (Thriller) Book Club • Cookbook Club• Romantasy Book Club
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No. Just come to the store at the scheduled meeting time.
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For the most accurate schedule, please check the Events section of our website.
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Participants cook one recipe from the featured cookbook and bring it to share. No advance sign‑ups required. The group selects the next cookbook and meeting date at each session.
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Bring a book of your choice and read alongside fellow book lovers with some opportunities to chat.
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