Category Archives: Whimsy
Michigan’s McLean & Eakin Rolls with the Tide
Impressive is the independent bookstore that remains afloat today, but even more so for the shop that shows acceptance and determination in surviving the techno-shift. As any avid reader knows, the tremendous e-sway and conglomerate collapse within the book industry … Continue reading
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Birmingham Borders Offering Empowerment this Weekend
It’s hard to motivate when it’s 14 degrees outside. New Year’s resolutions begin to fade and your down comforter is far more soothing than the idea of heading anywhere beyond the front door. However, if you’re in need of a … Continue reading
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Friends Don’t Let Friends Read ‘Lolita’ Alone
It’s that time again! The Friends Don’t Let Friends Read Alone Book Club will be meeting at Zuma Coffee House in downtown Birmingham tomorrow, December 21st at 7:00 pm. Facilitated byKathryn Bergeron of the Baldwin Public Library, the Friends book … Continue reading
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More from Michigan With 2011 Notable Books
It’s that time of year again! No, I’m not speaking of the warm fuzzy holiday season, but rather that time of sensational selection when the Library of Michigan annually decides on 20 Michigan Notable Books that have been published during … Continue reading
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So Long for Now…
I currently have the pleasure of taking on an assignment that will render Night Light Revue sporadic over the next few months. However, I will continue to tweet and post to the best of my ability. You can also catch … Continue reading
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Beauty Beyond Books…
I picked up a link this morning that lead me to the site of photographer Steve McCurry. It would be criminal not to share it with you. If you appreciate fine photographs, prepare to be amazed… *Support your local bookstores, … Continue reading
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Power of the University Press
While this article repeats my sentiments on University Presses, note the shout out to Wayne State University Press in this HuffPo piece, The 17 Most Innovative University Presses And the Books You Will Want From Them. NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED … Continue reading
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August Titles Up for Release
There’s still a solid month left for lofty reading. Here’s a partial list of new titles releasing this month… August 2 Packing for Mars by Mary Roach August 3 Starvation Lake by Bryan Gruley I Curse the River of Time: … Continue reading
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This Week’s List Toppers
While I compile a list of August’s new title releases, I’ve left you a few quick links to this week’s Best Sellers: Hardcover Fiction Hardcover Nonfiction Harcover Advice Indie Bestseller Lists *Support your local bookstores, libraries, and universities. -Post by … Continue reading
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Wallace and ‘The Blind Contessa’ at Borders in Ann Arbor
In case you missed NLR’s piece on Chelsea author Carey Wallace, I am again posting it below for your enjoyment. Ms. Wallace will appear at the Borders Lohr Road location in Ann Arbor for a reading and signing of her … Continue reading
