This Labor Day weekend: if you’re in town for the UGA/ Boise State game today (or if you just like books!), check out the Decatur Book Festival! From 9:30am - 6:30pm today and 11:30am - 7pm tomorrow, authors will be setting up tents for readings, discussions, workshops, and more. Check out the schedule here for more information: http://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/schedule/index.php
In the wake of Borders stores closing, independent bookstores are finally getting a chance to flourish once again. For all of you in Athens, make sure to check out Avid Bookshop, which will be getting a “brick and mortar” location at 493 Prince Ave come fall 2011. For details on how to help out with move-in and set-up, visit: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=3bc866e3d40298c386e279ffc&id=4d06a3e1ee&e=fb3f4bdb6b To visit Avid Bookshop’s website (for new AND used books): http://www.avidbookshop.com/