The Decatur Book Festival was held this beautiful weekend in Atlanta in downtown Decatur. My mother and I went to see the sites and find some great books. It was a nice showing of book tents, festival food, and live story tellers. Many authors were there representing and signing books for readers. Decatur is a quaint and lively city with great shopping and restaurants. My mom bought a book on Atlanta titled, Atlanta: Then and Now, by Michael Rose. The book has beautiful images of streets in Atlanta in the early days and street views now. I was interested in a signed book by David Bryne titled, Bicycle Diaries. David Bryne is the lead singer of the band Talking Heads as well as a avid bike rider. It describes his trials and tribulations while riding his fold-up bike around the world. I am definitely keeping this in my book queue and looking out for a folding bike... 
Decatur offers a great choice of cute home goods and design boutiques. My favorite is Heliotrope. It has Jonathan Adler ceramics and his new line of stationary, mugs, planners, and other cute patterned desk accessories. Heliotrope offers a unique and large selection of stationary and cards. It is a perfect place to go for a spontaneous "spiff up the home" purchase or gift ideas. I also found these Charles and Ray Eames journal, bag, and mug. Definitely a place to stop to find many treasures. Kudzu Antique Market is a very large antique store in Decatur. It isn't in the Decatur square, but on Dekalb Avenue near the Farmer's Market. If you are in the mood for antiquing it is a good place to check out. Homegrown is a cute new shop on Church street which showcases local artists work. This is taking the place of Taste. Decatur is a wonderful community and the perfect place for the book fair. It was a great opportunity to take in everything the city has to offer. And a good excuse for some funnel cake!
