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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 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 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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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 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.

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[...]

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[...]