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A Cappella Books has been in-town Atlanta's only full-service general bookstore, buying and selling new, used, rare and out-of-print titles since 1989. Located in Atlanta's bohemian neighborhood, Little 5 Points, A Cappella Books is widely known for an unparalleled selection of Beat literature, progressive political and counterculture books, and, as the name suggests, books about music. At A Cappella Books, we don't think of our customers as mass culture consumers. And we don't think of our books merely as merchandise. We like to think of the books as permanent literature, books you will find just as enjoyable, interesting and important years from now as you do today. A Cappella regularly present authors who reflect our unique character.break

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The Devil's Tickets: Contract Bridge and Murder

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Gary Pomerantz discusses his narrative from the Roaring 20's, *The Devil's Tickets: A Night of Bridge, a Fatal Hand and a New American Age *, about a bridge-table killing and murder trial in Kansas City, and the contract bridge card game craze that swept America.

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Rodes Fishburne: Going to See the Elephant

Wed, Mar 4, 2009

Rodes Fishburne reads from his first novel, Going to See the Elephant, which tells the story of writer and reporter Slater Brown and his experiences in San Francisco.

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Outcasts United: The Story of The Fugees Soccer Team

Wed, Apr 22, 2009

Warren St. John and Luma Mufleh talk about St. John's book, *Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town*. The book tells the story of a youth soccer team, The Fugees, made up of boys from families that have been relocated to the Atlanta suburb of Clarkston, GA, from war-torn countries around the world. Mufleh is the Jordanian-born coach of the team.

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Death and Rock'n'Roll

Fri, May 22, 2009

David Janssen, Edward Whitelock, and Josh Hunter discuss their books that link death and the musical genre that's still going strong- Rock'n'Roll. Janssen and Whitelock's book, *Apocalypse Jukebox*, leaps from David Koresh and Charles Manson through the music of Coltrane, Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Hunter's book, *The 27s*, sheds light on the coincidence of the deaths of several rock stars near their 27th birthdays. This event was hosted by Decatur CD.

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Walking with Friends: An Inspirational Year on the PGA Tour

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

D.J. Gregory, a 30-year-old with cerebral palsy, describes his year of traveling with the PGA tour and walking every golf course. This event is hosted by the Atlanta Fulton Public Library. D.J. Gregory compares walking 18 holes of golf to running a 10K with sandbags tied around his waist. Over the course of the 2008 PGA tour, D.J. covered 1,636 holes and 458 miles. He fell 17 times. He has met David Duval, Davis Love III, and Stuart Appleby. His book, *Walking with Friends: An Inspirational Year on the PGA Tour*, explores the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, which has also become a source of inspiration for countless others.

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Pat Conroy on South of Broad

Wed, Aug 19, 2009

Pat Conroy, Southern literary icon, debuts his new novel, *South of Broad*, his first in 14 years. Conroy discusses his body of work and his life, alongside his wife and novelist, Cassandra King, and *Atlanta Magazine* Book Editor Teresa Weaver. Conroy's other books include *The Great Santini*, *The Lords of Discipline*, *Beach Music* and *The Prince of Tides*.

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Brett Friedlander: Chasing Moonlight

Thu, May 21, 2009

Brett Friedlander traces the facts behind the *Field of Dreams* movie character made famous by Burt Lancaster. Graham, as it turns out, was just as iconic and endearing as the fictional character. **Brett Friedlander** has spent 25 years as a professional writer, earning 22 national, regional, and state awards. He is a reporter for the *Wilmington Star-News* and lives in Fayeteville, NC.

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Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice

Thu, Jun 4, 2009

Paul Butler, former federal prosecutor and Harvard University graduate, discusses his book, *Let's get Free*, which tells of his own false arrest and imprisonment. Butler contends that so many people are in prison, especially for nonviolent drug offenses, that incarceration causes more crime than it prevents. He offers innovative methods for citizens to resist complicity and stand up for their rights.

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Ken Follett: Fall of Giants

Wed, Sep 29, 2010

Best-selling author Ken Follett discusses his new epic novel "Fall of Giants" with WABE’s Valerie Jackson at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. Valerie interviews Follett before a live audience for her program “Between the Lines.” Attempting to tell the tale of the 20th century is the literary equivalent of surmounting Everest. Most authors likely wouldn't even make it out of base camp. But Ken Follett is a breed apart. Since publishing his first work more than three decades ago, the British novelist has exhibited a sweeping vision that has helped him become one of the world's most popular storytellers, with more than 100 million copies of his books, including 1989's The Pillars of the Earth and its 2007 sequel, World Without End, sold around the globe over the years.

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Howard Dean's Prescription for Health Care Reform

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The political strategist widely credited with revitalizing the Democratic Party talks about his book, *Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform*. His perspective as a doctor, former Vermont governor, and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee add to this guide's credibility for overcoming today's health care crisis. This event is hosted by Manuel's Tavern.

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