Tag Archives: Michigan literary events
Gregory Sumner Brings Vonnegut to Baldwin Public Library
Gregory Sumner, author of Unstuck in Time: A Journey through Kurt Vonnegut’s Life and Novels will speak at the Baldwin Public Library tonight, Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Sumner’s appearance is part of Baldwin’s celebration of National Library Week. … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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Women’s National Book Association Hosts Hot Authors Bonnie Jo Campbell and Samuel Park at BPL
Fans of fiction opted out of the beautiful sunshine this past weekend to head indoors instead. Why? Authors Bonnie Jo Campbell and Samuel Park were in town for a reading and signing of their latest books as part of the … Continue reading
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Author Boyle Returns Home for Great Michigan Read
Author and Detroit native Kevin Boyle is pretty pumped about the idea of coming home. The reason? Boyle’s compelling book, Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age is the Michigan Humanities Council featured title for … Continue reading
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Hot Authors on Tap at Baldwin Public Library
One of the biggest bummers of Borders closing its doors is that it provided a great spot for hosting big-title events where readers could get up close and personal with the authors they love to read. However, we all know … Continue reading
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Michigan Voices Represent at 2011 Kerrytown Bookfest
It’s that wonderful time of year again! Since Borders has more or less closed their doors for the last time, why not embrace and relish our own literary greatness at this year’s Kerrytown Bookfest? The Bookfest will take place in … Continue reading
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Author Megan Abbott Brings ‘The End of Everything’ Back to the Burbs
Mystery writer Megan Abbott is no stranger to Michigan. The award-winning author grew up in the Detroit area, attended Grosse Pointe North High School and graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in English Literature. Though Abbott currently makes … Continue reading
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