‘Sex and the City’ author, Vince Dooley, promote books in Atlanta
Cooking, football and sex among book topics
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, September 18, 2008
From pigskin to skinny heels, an eclectic roster of celebrity authors are scheduled to make stops in our fair city in the next few weeks. And with football season upon us, it’s only appropriate that veteran UGA coach Vince Dooley kicks off the first of a handful of appearances by notables including radio personality Garrison Keillor and Sandra Lee of Food Network fame. We’ve rounded up the details of each visit below.
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Candace Bushnell, ‘Sex and the City’ author, discusses and signs her new novel on Oct. 6.
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Vince Dooley waves to the crowd and holds a plaque honoring his 40-years at UGA in this 2003 photo.
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Vince Dooley. Cobb Literary Foundation’s “Meet the Author” luncheon features legendary UGA football coach. Dooley, who often promotes community libraries and literacy, will have books and memorabilia for sale and signing. Benefits Cobb literary employees who want to pursue a master’s in library science degree. 11:30 a.m. Sept. 22. $30. The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1700, Atlanta. 770-528-2196, www.cobbcat.org.
An Evening with Alan Alda. Academy, Tony and Emmy award-winner and author discusses his latest book, “Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself,” a follow-up to “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed.” Alda will sign his book immediately following his appearance. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. $35-$50. Zaban Park at Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4000, www.atlantajcc.org.
Garrison Keillor. Garrison Keillor. Discusses and signs his new novel, “Liberty.” 6 p.m. reception with cash bar; 7 p.m. program Sept. 26. $15; call 770-578-3502 for reservation. Margaret Mitchell House, 990 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-249-7015, www.gwtw.org.
Candace Bushnell.Author of “Sex and the City” discusses and signs her new novel, “One Fifth Avenue.” 6 p.m. reception with cash bar; 7 p.m. program Oct. 6. $10; call 770-578-3502 for reservation. Margaret Mitchell House, 990 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-249-7015, www.gwtw.org.
Sandra Lee. Cook from the Food Network signs her new books, “Semi-Homemade Desserts 2,” “Semi-Homemade Fast-Fix Family Favorites” a “Semi-Homemade Money Saving Meals.” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Cook’s Warehouse-Decatur, 180 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-377-4005, www.cookswarehouse.com.
