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: 7:00pm-9:00pm*

*We encourage you to arrive by 7:00pm to chat with your fellow attendees, get settled, and enjoy the wine and goodies @ Press Shoph. The book club discussion will begin promptly at 7:30pm and will go until around 8:30pm.

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

NOVEMBER 10, 2026: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner (CLICK HERE TO RSVP!)

A powerful, sensory memoir about grief, identity, and the bond between a mother and daughter explored through Korean food.

In this intimate and searingly honest memoir, musician and Japanese Breakfast frontwoman Michelle Zauner tells the story of growing up Korean-American in Oregon, clashing with her strict mother, and navigating the painful loss of her mother to terminal cancer in her mid-twenties. Steeped in the comforting, vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine, the book is a poignant exploration of how we reclaim our heritage, process profound grief, and heal through the food that connects us to those we've lost.

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

  • Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky (September 2026)

  • 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