Slow Food Atlanta's Book Club brings bookworms and food lovers from all corners of Atlanta together to explore food literature, both non-fiction and fiction. Together, we will explore the stories, ideas, and voices that that nourish a better food system. The Book Club is always free to attend and open to everyone!

Book Club Details

When: 2nd Tuesday / Every Other Month (See upcoming dates below)

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm*

*The book club discussion will begin promptly at 6:30pm, so we encourage you to arrive early to chat with your fellow attendees, get settled, and enjoy the wine and goodies @ Press Shop!

Where: Press Shop - 72 Georgia Ave SE Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30312

Format: Facilitated questions + open discussion

RSVP: Please RSVP so we can communicate with you. See the specific dates below for RSVP links.

Upcoming Meeting Dates & Books

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026: Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky (CLICK HERE TO RSVP!)

A captivating exploration of how a humble mineral shaped human civilization, trade, wars, and empires throughout history.

The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions.


NOVEMBER 10, 2026: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

JANUARY 12, 2027: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

MARCH 9, 2027: TBD

MAY 11, 2027: TBD

JULY 13, 2027: TBD

SEPTEMBER 14, 2027: TBD

NOVEMBER 9, 2027: TBD


Buying Books

To reflect Slow Food’s values, we encourage you to purchase your books from local, independently owned bookstores.

Purchase from Press Shop:

If you are able, please support our book club host, Press Shop, by buying books directly from them. Those who RSVP for book club sessions will be provided an option to purchase online from Press Shop. Otherwise, you can call Press Shop to arrange a book order (470-346-2191).

Purchase Online:

If you are unable to purchase through Press Shop or another local bookstore, we encourage you to purchase online through bookshop.org. You can buy from the general bookshop.org website or Slow Food USA’s bookshop.org page may have some of our books available.


Previous Books Read by the SFATL Book Club

  • Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land

  • The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food

  • Slow Food Nation: Why Our Food Should be Good, Clean, and Fair

  • Vegetable Revelations: Inspiration for Produce-Forward Cooking

  • Food Justice Now!: Deepening the Roots of Social Struggle

  • Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto