Category Archives: Authors
Michigan’s Literary Stars to Shine on Saturday Night
Michigan’s finest authors will be stepping out Saturday night for a few hors d’oeuvres, some fine Michigan wines, and a swell of well-deserved recognition for their award-winning contributions to the 2012 Michigan Notable Books. The Library of Michigan’s annual Night … Continue reading
Filed under Authors, Bonnie Jo Campbell, Jaimy Gordon
Nicola’s Books Stacks Stellar Appearances This Week
Nicola’s Books in Ann Arbor has plenty on tap for local readers this week. On Tuesday evening, actor and author Benjamin Busch will be appearing at Nicola’s Books for a discussion and signing of his memoir, Dust to Dust. Busch, who … Continue reading
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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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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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Essays and Credits and Recs, Oh My! Korelitz Spins Tale Around Secrets of ‘Admission’
The complex process of college admissions is a high-pressured business that few of us will ever see from the inside. With big money on the line and parents pushing their kids to the brink of insanity, applying to college has … Continue reading
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Bruce Allen Kopytek Brings “Jake’s” Back to Birmingham – ‘Jacobson’s: I Miss It So!’
I clearly remember sunny strolls through the streets of Birmingham as a young girl. Hoping to hit my dad up for a new pair of Levi’s at Here and Now, popping into Machus for their famous savory salad, or ogling … Continue reading
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Ayad Akhtar’s ‘American Dervish’ – Muslim from the Midwest
Ayad Akhtar’s anticipated debut novel, American Dervish, hit shelves this past Monday. Though I reviewed it for the upcoming issue at Bookbrowse.com, I will share that it is a solid, accessible work that both delights and disturbs. Akhtar is an American-born, first-generation … Continue reading
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2012 Michigan Notable Books Announced
The much anticipated 2012 Michigan Notable Books were announced today. The Library of Michigan annually decides on 20 of the most notable books that “are reflective of Michigan’s diverse ethnic, historical, literary, and cultural experience” and feature “high-quality titles with … Continue reading
Author Alan Bradley Gives the Gift of Flavia this Christmas
She’s baaacccckkkk! If you have yet to meet cheeky wunderkind Flavia de Luce, author Alan Bradley is giving you another fabulous chance. I’m Half-Sick of Shadows is the fourth installment in Bradley’s shrewd series involving the saucy eleven-year-old super sleuth, … Continue reading
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Tis’ the Season for Great Gift Titles
Tis’ the season to pick titles for the lit lovers in your life. Below is this week’s shopping list for those of you looking for great reads to put under the tree. For a little gift-giving on the side, each … Continue reading
