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Book Cover: The Disappearers by Marlon James; Author event with James in conversation with Doug Jones; September 18th, 7pm, First Baptist Church Decatur

The Disappearers: Marlon James in conversation w/ Doug Jones
2026-09-18 19:00:00 2026-09-18 20:00:00 America/New_York The Disappearers: Marlon James in conversation w/ Doug Jones First Baptist Church Decatur - Sanctuary

Friday, September 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Marlon James in conversation with Doug Jones for a celebration of The Disappearers.

Charis Books & More and the Georgia Center for the Book at First Baptist Church Decatur to welcome Marlon James in conversation with Doug Jones for a celebration of The Disappearers, a propulsive novel about the murder of a gay man in 1980s Jamaica and its tragic consequences. Learn more and register here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | georgia center for the book |

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