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Decatur Book Festival unveils first 16 authors for 21st anniversary event
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Gabi Hart , SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· July 21, 2026
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Attendees of the Decatur Book Festival, the festival is set to take place October 2-3, 2026. (Photo via Decatur Book Festival.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-12.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) has released an e...
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Key takeaway fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) has released an early look at its 2026 lineup, announcing 16 authors who will headline the 21st anniversary celebration when the free event returns to downtown Decatur Oct.
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Category: library ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) ·
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What is this story about? Attendees of the Decatur Book Festival, the festival is set to take place October 2-3, 2026. (Photo via Decatur Book Festival.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-12.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) has released an e...
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