Monthly Archives: February 2012
Kudos for Kotlowitz – Award for ‘The Interrupters’ Acknowledges Another Important Work
The incredible efforts and social dedication of Alex Kotlowitz have once again been recognized. The Interrupters, a film by Steve James and Kotlowitz, won Best Documentary at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Saturday night. The Interrupters “tells the moving and … Continue reading
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Everyone’s Reading ‘Lethal’ by Sandra Brown
Lethal is the book that Everyone’s Reading in the metro area this year. The annual “Everyone’s Reading” program, which is sponsored by the Detroit public libraries in Oakland and Wayne counties, have chosen author Sandra Brown’s novel Lethal as their … Continue reading
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National Writers Series and Beyond – A Book Lover’s Trip Worth Taking
There’s good reason why Traverse City was recently ranked as a top city for book lovers. Not only does this lakeshore city hum a little literary tune all its own, but it also falls in line with a mighty band … Continue reading
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Got Books?
Enjoy Michigan’s Independent Bookstores! *Support your local bookstores, libraries, and universities. It matters. – Post by Megan Shaffer
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Natalie Taylor Brings ‘Signs of Life’ to Birmingham Biggby Coffee
What do you do if you’re 24 years old, five months pregnant, and your husband suddenly – tragically – dies? If you’re Natalie Taylor, you write one honestly good book. Yes, we all know that shelves sag with overdone memoirs of … Continue reading
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