Open your mind to new possibilities!

Open your mind to new possibilities at the inaugural Book Fair on the Square October 3-4! Downtown Marietta will be transformed into a literary oasis as your favorite authors, books and characters steal the spotlight during this fun event.

The excitement kicks off Friday night with a special ticketed dinner event with Roy Richard Grinker, author of Unstrange Minds: Unmapping the World of Autism.

On Saturday, adults will enjoy readings and book signings by both veteran authors (including local writer Doug Crandell) and new sensations such as Katharine Noel and Laura Flynn while kids of all ages will have fun at the ‘Parade of Characters,’ storytelling programs, live musical performances and more. Renowned author Rachel Simon will also host two creative writing classes during the afternoon, one for families and one for writers. Plus, enjoy an art show along with food and book vendors in a festive atmosphere.

Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Marietta, visitors to the fair will also enjoy local shopping and dining.

Happy reading!

Meet the Authors!

From fiction to nonfiction, the Book Fair on the Square authors will entertain, inform and inspire. Get to know the famous anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker, local veteran writer Doug Crandell or newly acclaimed author Laura Flynn, all of whom touch on a wide array of topics and genres. Visit our Authors section for more information on these and additional visiting authors.

Just for kids!

Hey kids! Visit our "Just for Kids" section for fun and games with your favorite books and characters! Also, come and vote for your favorite character to be the grand marshal of the Parade of Characters.

Art Show!

Enjoy the works of some of Cobb County’s most talented artists at the Marietta Museum of Art during the Book Fair on the Square. View the gallery here.