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A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA Presents its 2019 Summer Series Author Lineup

A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA is pleased to present its 2019 Summer Series, featuring four exciting author events, running from May 15 – June 17, 2019. These events will be held at the MJCCA (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta – 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). For information, visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival or call 678.812.4002.

Jill Biden, Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 pm

We are honored to welcome the former Second Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, to present her new memoir, Where the Light Enters. This is Dr. Biden’s very personal story of how she built a family―and a life―of her own. From the pranks she played to keep everyone laughing to the traditions she formed that would carry them through tragedy, hers is the spirited journey of a woman embracing many roles. Where the Light Enters is a candid, heartwarming glimpse into the creation of a beloved American family, and the life of a woman at its center.

Seating for this event is extremely limited; tickets are limited to two per person.

Ticket Prices – One general admission ticket with one hardcover copy of book: $40 / Two general admission tickets and one book: $60

E L James, The Mister
Thursday, May 30, 7:30 pm

E L James, author of the phenomenal #1 bestselling Fifty Shades Trilogy, is back with a new passionate romance and her first Atlanta appearance! Trust us: this one should be as steamy as the first wildly successful franchise!

Ticket Prices – Member/Community: One general admission ticket includes one trade paperback copy of the book: $32

Teri Turner, No Crumbs Left
Sunday, June 2, 1:00 pm

As millions of people know, one of the toughest things about completing the Whole30 meal plan is figuring out what to eat the other 335 days of the year. Instagram sensation, Teri Turner, creator of the blog NoCrumbsLeft.com has ALL the healthful and great-tasting answers.

Don’t miss her only Atlanta appearance!

Ticket Prices – One general admission ticket with one hardcover copy of book: $36 / Two general admission tickets and one book: $56

Jennifer Weiner, Mrs. Everything
Monday, June 17, 7:30 pm

From Jennifer Weiner, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who Do You Love and In Her Shoes comes a smart, thoughtful, and timely exploration of two sisters’ lives from the 1950s to the present as they struggle to find their places—and be true to themselves—in a rapidly evolving world. Mrs. Everything is an ambitious, richly textured journey through history—and herstory—as these two sisters navigate a changing America over the course of their lives.

Ticket Prices – Member/Community: One general admission ticket with one hardcover copy of the book – $32

*This is the 2019-20 PATRON KICK-OFF EVENT! Sign up to support the 2019 Book Festival of the MJCCA as a patron and receive complimentary tickets and a copy of Mrs. Everything! Please contact Amy Royals at amy.royals@atlantajcc.org to register or for more information!

What is A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA?

A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA brings a prestigious array of authors to the Atlanta community throughout the year. Expanding on the success of the annual November Book Festival of the MJCCA, A Page from the Book Festival events allow the MJCCA to continue fostering a love of reading and enabling interaction with favorite sought-after authors all year long.

Contact Information

Purchase Tickets: MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4002 or visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.

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