Arlene and Alan Alda
Arlene and Alan Alda

The 24th annual Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) will be held Nov. 5 – 22 featuring a stellar lineup of authors including Mitch Albom, Arlene and Alan Alda, Judy Blume, Alan Dershowitz, David Gregory, Faye, Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman, Ted Koppel, Ambassador Dennis Ross, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

Judy Blume
Judy Blume

More than 40 authors are set to appear at this year’s festival, which will feature “In Conversation” interviews between authors and local journalists, book signings, panel discussions and events for the family. Local authors will include Joey Reiman, Josh Levs and Andrew Feiler.

Most events will be held at the MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road in Dunwoody.

“For 15 days, we invite people from across the Southeast to meet these renowned authors, and enjoy unique programs including,” said festival co-chair Susan Tourial.

For a complete schedule, author lineup and to purchase tickets, visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.

Collin Kelley has been the editor of Atlanta Intown for two decades and has been a journalist and freelance writer for 35 years. He’s also an award-winning poet and novelist.