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Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Reading by TBA 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5 suggested donation. facebook.com/AnnArborPoetry.

Literati is pleased to welcome Dustin M. Hoffman in support of his debut short-story collection, One-Hundred-Knuckled Fist. Dustin will be joined for this reading by Chris McCormick, author of Literati Cultura selection Desert Boys. Rare voices in …

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Richard Retyi and Brian Peters are Ann Arbor Stories, a podcast featuring stories of Ann Arbor’s distant and not so distant past, produced in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library. Join them at Literati …

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On July 10, local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal are joined by marketing specialist Leslie McGraw to discuss the ins and outs of self-publishing. For adult and teen (grade …

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Literati is thrilled to launch Live from Cairo, the debut novel by Ian Bassingthwaighte. Ian will be joined in conversation by Lillian Li, author of the novel The Duck House, forthcoming from Henry Holt in 2018. …

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Literati is pleased to welcome Bianca Marais in support of her debut novel, Hum If You Don’t Know the Words. Perfect for readers of The Secret Life of Bees and The Help, Hum If You …

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Gregory A. Fournier received his bachelor and master’s degrees from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti while the Washtenaw County murders were occurring. He lived one block up the street from John Norman Collins and had …

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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 …

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Readings by poet Clayton Eshleman. The program begins with an open mike for poets, who are welcome to read their own work or a favorite poem by another writer. Clayton Eshleman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, …

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Literati is delighted to welcome P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast in support of the latest novel in their House of Night series for teen readers, Loved. About Loved: It’s Zoey’s eighteenth birthmas and the Nerd …

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

Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Reading by TBA 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.), Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5 suggested donation. facebook.com/AnnArborPoetry.

Tickets are $35 dollars, and bundled with a hardcover copy of the book. A Q&A and book-signing will follow the presentation. Please note that this event will not include a musical performance, but a one-of-a-kind …

Billy Bragg: Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World Read More »

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 …

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Literati is delighted to welcome Julie Buntin in support of her debut novel, Marlena, a staff favorite. Marlena is the story of two girls and the wild year that will cost one her life, and …

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Literati is delighted to be the bookseller for the Chang Lecture on Art and Medicine at the University of Michigan’s Ford Auditorium, which will be delivered by Dr. David Watts. The process of healing is …

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Kevin Hearne lives with his wife, son, and doggies in Colorado. He hugs trees and rocks out to heavy metal and will happily geek out over comics with you. He also thinks tacos are a …

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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 Rebecca J. Kinney and Stephen M. Ward for a discussion of their recent books about Detroit and the people who form its heart. What is the “new Detroit” that everyone …

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Reading by the 2017 Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam Team, fresh from their performance at the Brave New Voices poetry festival in Washington, D.C. The program begins with open mike readings. 7-8:30 p.m., Sweetwaters Coffee …

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Literati is delighted to welcome staff-favorite Daniel Magariel in support of his debut novel, One of the Boys, a Literati Cultura selection. Daniel will be joined in conversation by Literati’s event manager John Ganiard, a graduate …

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The authors will discuss how their fiction transforms home into character. How do writers use assumptions about familiar places to find the unexpected and surprising?  When is a hometown the whole trouble, and also the …

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Reading by Richard Solomon, a prominent local developmental pediatrician who is also a widely published, prize-winning poet. Followed by a poetry and short fiction open mike. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757 …

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Literati is delighted to launch Tal Klein’s debut novel, The Punch Escrow. It’s the year 2147. Advancements in nanotechnology have enabled us to control aging. We’ve genetically engineered mosquitoes to feast on carbon fumes instead …

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Membership event for the new Michigan chapter of Sisters in Crime, Saturday, July 29, 2:30 PM. Refreshments, membership sign up, and a panel discussion on “Bad Guys” with author Sarah Zettel, Judge Terrence P. Bronson, …

Panel Discussion on “Bad Guys” with Sarah Zettel, Terrence P. Bronson, Louis Stock, and Jason Porter Read More »

Everyone has loving and wise ancestors, and by reaching out for their support we access tremendous vitality for personal and family healing. In addition to supporting repairs with living family, our ancestors encourage healthy self-esteem …

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