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Literat is pleased to welcome some soon-to-be graduates of the University of Michigan’s Creative Writing undergraduate program to read from their theses. More information to come!

Written and directed by RC Creative Writing student Clare Higgins. AUDREY KELLAN is a brash, well-spoken but socially clueless young woman in her early twenties who has recently had to leave her university due to[...]

Lora Bex Lempert discusses her book Women Doing Life: Gender, Punishment and the Struggle for Identity, which was selected as one of the Library of Michigan’s 2017 Michigan Notable Books. This is her only public[...]

Poets: Jennifer Burd has had poetry published in numerous print and online journals. She is author of a full-length book of poems, Body and Echo (2010; PlainView Press), a chapbook with CD of original poems set to music[...]

A longtime New Orleans resident, Sinclair is an Ann Arbor counterculture legend who is also known for his vigorous blues- and jazz-steeped poetry, mostly on cultural and artistic themes, which he often performs with a[...]

Literati is pleased to be the bookseller for Agata Tuszyńska’s visit to the University of Michigan in support of her latest book, Family History of Fear. This event is organized by the Copernicus Program in[...]

Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Anthony Zick, a member of the 2008 Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam team featured in the HBO documentary Brave New Voices. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins[...]

On April 3, local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss the difference between traditional and self-publishing and examine the benefits and drawbacks of each path. For adult and teen[...]

Keith Taylor has authored or edited 16 books and chapbooks, including his most recent small collection, Fidelities (Alice Greene and Co., 2015). His last full length collection was If the World Becomes So Bright, and his[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Knight-Wallace Fellow Erica Westly in celebration of the paperback release of Fastpitch: The Untold History of Softball and the Women Who Made the Game, a finalist for the 2017 PEN/ESPN[...]

Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up[...]

Bestselling writer Kate Andersen Brower discusses her White House books, The Residence and First Women. Followed by book sale, signing, and reception. 7 p.m., Ford Library, 1000 Beal. Free. 205-0555.

Literati is delighted to celebrate the release of Airea D. Matthews’s prize-winning collection, Simulacra. A fresh and rebellious poetic voice, Airea D. Matthews debuts in the acclaimed series that showcases the work of exciting and innovative[...]

Literati is pleased to be the bookseller for “Muslim Beats in the New Millennium,” an event of the University of Michigan’s Islamic Studies Program and Arab & Muslim American Studies. Associate professor of American culture Evelyn[...]

Literati is thrilled to be the partner-bookseller for the Zell Visiting Writers Series, presented by the Helen Zell Writers’ Program, which brings world-renowned poets and fiction writers to Helmut Stern Auditorium in the University of[...]

U-M Professor Emeritus of English Language and Literature George Bornstein attended Harvard University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1963. He then attended Princeton University, where he earned his Doctorate[...]

Literati is pleased to be the bookseller for “Poets at Michigan, Then and Now: A Symposium,” taking place in the Rogel Ballroom of the Michigan Union. Though most people associate him with New England, Robert[...]

This year’s Story Slam again features prose, poetry, narratives, personal essays and more (800 words or less) in the newsroom. Winner will receive a $50 gift card from Literati. Guests and participants can enjoy food[...]

Apr. 7-9 (different locations). U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Chekhov’s tragedy about the plight of the artist, the irrevocable passage of time, and a hopelessly misguided desire that evokes both humor[...]

Apr. 7-9 (different locations). U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Chekhov’s tragedy about the plight of the artist, the irrevocable passage of time, and a hopelessly misguided desire that evokes both humor[...]

FRUIT is an independent, community-led reading and dialogue series for and by marginalized voices, hosted in Literati Bookstore. This month’s installment features readings by TBD. FRUIT is a moment and a movement of reclamation. It[...]

Detroit children’s book writer Mark Crilley, author of the Mike Falls and Akiko series, discusses the art of writing and presents awards to the winners of the AADL short story contest for 3rd-5th graders. Refreshments.[...]

Apr. 7-9 (different locations). U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Chekhov’s tragedy about the plight of the artist, the irrevocable passage of time, and a hopelessly misguided desire that evokes both humor[...]

Wayne State University Press authors Kelly Fordon, Michael Lauchlan, Ken Mikolowski, Cindy Hunter Morgan, Keith Taylor, and Laura Hulthen Thomas will be participating in readings on Sunday, April 9, as part of a new festival,[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Margot Singer in support of her new novel, Underground Fugue. Margot will be joined in conversation by UM professor and author Eileen Pollack. Set against the backdrop of the London[...]

Literati is pleased to be the bookseller for this installment of the Erb Institute Purpose to Impact Speaker Series, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert. Elizabeth Kolbert traveled from Alaska to Greenland, and visited top[...]

Literati is thrilled to be the bookseller for 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction Winner and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi as he joins the University of Michigan community to discuss the history of American racism. Kendi’s[...]

Literati is delighted to welcome poets Kathy Fagan, Matthew Thorburn, and Katie Willingham in support of their recent and forthcoming collections. Kathy Fagan’s latest collection is Lip (Carnegie Mellon UP, 2009); her new book, Sycamore, is[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney in celebration of the paperback release of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Nest. The Nest is a warm, funny and acutely perceptive debut novel about four[...]

All invited to read and discuss their poetry or short stories. Bring about 6 copies of your work to share. Hosted by local poets and former college English teachers Joe Kelty and Ed Morin. 7-9[...]

U-M English Professor Valerie Traub reads from her book “Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns,” followed by a discussion with U-M Professor Helmut Puff, Q & A, and book signing. About the book: What do[...]

Literati is thrilled to be the partner-bookseller for the Zell Visiting Writers Series, presented by the Helen Zell Writers’ Program, which brings world-renowned poets and fiction writers to Helmut Stern Auditorium in the University of[...]

Join ÆPEX Contemporary Performance and celebrated guest artists Megan Ihnen (mezzo-soprano) and Michael Hall (viola) for an intimate concert featuring the world premiere of Ypsilanti-based composer Garrett Schumann’s “Typewriter Songs.” This new work sets to music[...]

We’re celebrating with a full hour of Open Mic when area poets can read their own work or share a favorite poem by another author in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, from first-timers to[...]

Storytellers Guild members present a program of old tales and personal stories for grownups. Free; donations accepted. annarborstorytelling.org, facebook.com/annarborstorytellers. 665-2757.

Literati is pleased to host the University of Michigan’s Oleander Review for the celebration of its latest issue. More information to come!

RC students in music professor Michael Gould’s found instrument class present a concert performed using assorted bicycle parts for instruments. 8 p.m., RC Keene Auditorium, East Quad, 701 East University. 763-0176.

Ken MacGregor launches his second story collection of edgy, extreme, erotic, and disturbing fiction. This event is strongly suggested for ages 17+, as the cover and content are not suitable for children. Light refreshments will[...]

Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. 2017 Freshwater Wordsmiths (Detroit) Slam Team, including Claretha Bell, Clarity Levine, Kelly Brown, Martez Hogan, and Stephanie Longmire. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.),[...]

Elizabeth Kostova is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Swan Thieves and The Historian. She graduated from Yale and holds an MFA from the University of Michigan, where she won a Hopwood[...]

Local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects.

Literati is pleased to welcome Steven Moore in support of his most recent book, My Back Pages: Essays and Reviews. Before he embarked on his massive history of the novel, Steven Moore was best known[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Cody Walker back to Literati in support of his third collection, The Trumpiad. All of the author’s proceeds will be donated to the ACLU. Cody Walker is the author of[...]

Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up[...]

Cindy Hunter Morgan reads from her first full-length poetry collection, Harborless as part of the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) Center for Poetry Spring Reading Series at Michigan State University. +Light refreshments.[...]

Talk by U-M music theory professor Walter Everett, author of the widely acclaimed The Beatles As Musicians: Revolver through the Anthology. In conjunction with the April 22 Fab Faux performance of Abbey Road.

Lecture by this longtime U-M English professor, a Guggenheim fellow and prolific author. His talk highlights the annual ceremony recognizing the winners of the prestigious U-M contest for graduate and undergraduate poetry, fiction, and nonfiction[...]

Literati is pleased to be the bookseller for David J. Silverman’s discussion of Thundersticks: Firearms and the Violent Transformation of North America. The adoption of firearms by American Indians between the 17th and 19th centuries[...]

Lowell (MI) writer Bob Tarte, author of the acclaimed Enslaved by Ducks, discusses his new memoir. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL secret lab (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

Monica Tesler lives in a coastal community south of Boston with her husband and their two boys. She earned her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan, and she has worked as an[...]

All adults invited to sign up for a 5-minute slot to showcase their poetry, prose, music, or comedy. All invited to listen. 7-8:30 p.m., Serendipity, 113 W. Middle, Chelsea. Free. Sign up by calling 475-8732,[...]

 Join us in celebration of National Poetry Month with award-winning Michigan poets Zilka Joseph and M.L Liebler! Ann Arbor author Zilka Joseph has an MFA in Poetry from University of Michigan, and she currently teaches[...]

Though it may have once been true, April is no longer the cruelest month. Join us on Friday, April 21st as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Local poets Keith Taylor, Alison Swan, and Raymond McDaniel[...]

All invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2-4 p.m., Ann Arbor District Library Freespace (3rd floor), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 971-5763.

Several members of the Poetry Society of Michigan will gather for a public reading from Water Music: The Great Lakes State Poetry Anthology at Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor on Sunday, April 23rd at 2 PM.[...]

This award-winning local writer reads from On the Shore, her new novel about the upheaval in an immigrant Jewish family when a son lies about his name and age to fight in WWI. 4 p.m.,[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Joel Berg in support of his most recent book, America, We Need to Talk: A Self-Help Book for the Nation. How did we get here, America? How did our relationship[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Anne Elizabeth Moore in support of her most recent essay collection, Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes. Every day, heinous acts are perpetrated on women’s bodies in this political economy—whether[...]

Reading by Grand Valley State University poet-in-residence Patricia Clark, a widely published poet whose collections include The Canopy and the recent Sunday Rising.The program begins with open mike readings. 7-8:30 p.m., Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea,[...]

Reading by Oakland University English professor John Hazard, a widely published poet whose most recent work is the Naming a Stranger, a collection of poems about ordinary people that, according to poet Faith Shearin, offers[...]

Readings by the five finalists in the library’s 2nd annual Youth Poet Laureate contest. The finalists were chosen by a panel of local poets, some of whom are on hand tonight to announce the winner,[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome Telaina Eriksen in support of Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child. Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child will provide parents with a[...]

DANIEL P. KEATING is a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan and received his Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins. Keating has conducted research at leading North American universities; at Berlin’s Max Planck Institute; and[...]

Literati is pleased to welcome contributors to Great Lakes Review for a celebration of their most recent issue. A native Michigander, Phillip Sterling is the author of In Which Brief Stories Are Told (Wayne State[...]

Literati is thrilled to once again partner with the Midwest Literary Walk for an afternoon of incredible readings and conversations in downtown Chelsea. This year, the featured authors are all Literati staff favorites: Peter Ho[...]

April is Reading Without Walls month and this program asks young people to explore the world through books by breaking down barriers and celebrating diversity in children’s books. Specifically, it challenges readers to do one[...]