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You’ll want to keep up on everything that is happening in the arts & entertainment industry, which means you’ve got some reading to do. There are all sorts of books, magazines, scripts, DVDs, CDs, and more that will help take you to the next level in your career as an entertainment professional, and we recommend spending some time browsing the shelves of these establishments to find ’em. If you’re wondering where to start, take a look at our list of recommended reading. The more you know, right?

A few or our favorites

Concord Theatricals Bookstore

This is the place to find books, plays, resources, and tools of all sorts for making a career in the entertainment industry – and especially the theatrical world. Check out their store and services online, and if they don’t have it, their staff will help you find it.

Writers Guild of America Library

The Writers Guild of America Foundation has its own amazing library that is open to the public (including non-members), housing over 30,000 scripts, books, periodicals, and other materials on the history, art, and business of writing for entertainment media.

Cobb County Public Libraries

This 16-branch system is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, where its staff members serve a diverse population of over 750,000 people. The library system is dedicated to being a resource center that provides access to information, materials, and services.

Bookstores

A Capella Books Atlanta’s only in-town, full-service bookstore since 1989.   Atlanta Vintage Books This long-running store carries used & rare books, plus vintage periodicals.   Charis Books and More An Independent Feminist Bookstore   Concord Theatricals An online store that offers an unrivaled catalog for creators and producers of theater, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class production.   L.A. Theatre Works An online bookstore with over 500 Plays on Audio   Medu Bookstore Medu, meaning “the power of the word,” is the second largest African-American owned bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia.    NYC Drama Book Shop An online bookstore with hundreds of dramatic works

Libraries

Atlanta-Fulton Public Libraries With 34 libraries, it is the largest in the state. It offers innovative programs, services and virtual resources tailored to meet the needs of each branch’s community.   Cobb County Public Libraries The Cobb County Public Library System is a 16-branch system headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, where its staff members serve a diverse population of over 750,000 people.  Cobb is one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties, and the Cobb County Public Library System is dedicated to being a resource center in the community by providing equal access to information, materials, and services.   SCAD Libraries   University of Georgia Libraries