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Detroit reporter and RC creative writing alumna Anna Clark discusses her critically acclaimed book about the Flint water crisis. Signing. 7 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

Literati is exited to host poet Elizabeth Schmuhl, an RC Creative Writing alum, who will be reading from her new collection Premonitions. Keith Taylor will give an introduction to the reading and lead a Q&A discussion aftewards.[...]

This local poet reads from Love Dream with Television, her debut collection, written in Tucson, Arizona, that “wonders through the ways in which television, film, advertising, sporting events, and celebrity culture weave their ways into our lived[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome author and New York magazine columnist Heather Havrilesky who will be sharing her new essay collection What if This Were Enough? About What If This Were Enough?: By the acclaimed critic, memoirist, and advice[...]

San Francisco-based writer Lisa McCubbin reads from her new biography of Ford. Also, an appearance by Gerald and Betty Ford’s son, Mike Ford. Reception follows. 2-4 p.m., Weill Hall Betty Ford Classroom, 735 S. State.[...]

One MFA student of fiction and one of poetry, each introduced by a peer, will read their work. The Mark Webster Reading Series presents emerging writers in a warm and relaxed setting. We encourage you[...]

Performance by this Inkster-based slam poet whose 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival entry, “how to endure,” offers stark and occasionally darkly comic advice on how to cope with waiting on a racist customer at a strip[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome author Leif Enger who will reading and discussing his new novel Virgil Wander. About Virgil Wander: The first novel in ten years from award-winning, million-copy bestselling author Leif Enger, Virgil Wander is an enchanting[...]

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich (the 1968 World Series MVP) and longtime Detroit News Tigers beat writer Tom Gage read from their new book based on interviews with players and personnel. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Downtown 4th-floor meeting rm. Free. 327-4200.

All invited to read and discuss their poetry or short stories. Bring about 6 copies of your work to share. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S. Main St. Free. 7346652757.info@crazywisdom.net www.crazywisdom.net  

Literati is proud to welcome authors and faculty members at the University of Michigan Shachar Pinsker and Sara Blair who will be sharing and discussing their new books A Rich Brew: How Cafes Created Modern Jewish[...]

Join us for an exciting evening of conversation and live musical performances from the multi-Award-winning team behind the musical, “Dear Evan Hansen.” University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance alumni Benj Pasek and[...]

All invited to read their own poetry or a favorite poem by another writer. Autumn-themed work especially welcome. 7 p.m., Bookbound, 1729 Plymouth. Free. 369-4345.

Literati is thrilled to welcome Roy Scranton, author of War Porn and Learning to Die in the Anthropecne, who will be sharing his latest book We’re Doomed. Now What? About We’re Doomed. Now What? An American Orwell for the age of[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome poet Lawrence Joseph who will reading from his new collection So Where Are We? After the reading he will be joined in conversation with author Cody Walker About So Where Are We?: So[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome poets Megan Levad and Franny Choi for a special reading from their latest collections What Have I to Say to You and Death by Sex Machine. Selected as Tavern Books’ 2014 Wrolstad Contemporary[...]

Join us for a reading from four accomplished Michigan poets! Charles W. Brice will present poetry from his newest book, Mnemosyne’s Hand, while Judith Alexander Brice is celebrating the release of her newest collection, Overhead[...]

This award-winning local writer reads from and discusses Tazia and Gemma, her new novel that spans 1911-1961, moving forward in time with the story of an unwed pregnant Italian immigrant and then backward with the story of[...]

Purchase Tickets Here Literati Bookstore is thrilled to welcome John Kerry to Ann Arbor as he reads and discusses his memoir, Every Day Is Extra. The Secretary will be in conversation with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.  Tickets are[...]

Literati is proud to be partnering with the Helen Zell Writers Program to host author Karan Mahajan and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi at the University of Michigan Art Museum Helmet Stern Auditorium. Born in central Connecticut, Gabrielle Calvocoressi grew up in a[...]

U.S. Naval War College Center for Naval Warfare Studies research professor Richard Moss discusses his new book based on the Nixon tapes as well as newly declassified documents. Book sale, signing, and reception follow. 7 p.m., Ford[...]

One MFA student of fiction and one of poetry, each introduced by a peer, will read their work. The Mark Webster Reading Series presents emerging writers in a warm and relaxed setting. We encourage you[...]

Pennsylvania-based business consultant Lisa Kohn reads from her memoir about her 1970s childhood, which she spent split between two parents: her mother, a member of the Unification Church (“Moonie”) cult, and a father who lived in a[...]

Readings by 13 of the group’s most popular poets, including Marlin Jenkins, John Buckley, Cozine Welch, Chavonna Bigham, Ashwini Bhasi, Alex Kime, Dan Bigham, and others TBA. 7 p.m. Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5[...]

Literait is excited to welcome poet Austin Smith who will be reading from his new collection Flyover Country. About Flyover Country: A new collection about violence and the rural Midwest from a poet whose first book was[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome poets Phillip Crymble and Sarah Messer who will be sharing with us some of their latest work. About Not Even Laughter: A clearance bin of corner-cut records, remaindered paperbacks, and canisters of[...]

Reading by this Ann Arbor-based poet from Kerala (India), who writes poems about the connection between trauma and chronic pain and about her experiences as a genomic data analyst and poet. Her poem about the[...]

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Literati Bookstore and First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor were blown away by the enthusiastic response and incredibly quick sell-out for our 7pm event on 10/25, so we’ve worked to[...]

Sold out! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Literati Bookstore and First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor were blown away by the enthusiastic response and incredibly quick sell-out for our 7pm event on 10/25, so we’ve[...]

Richard Katrovas, author of 15 books of prose and verse, has had work in many literary journals and anthologies, and has received numerous grants and awards. He taught many years at the University of New[...]

Detroit News writer Michael Hodges reads from his new book about the “architect of Detroit,” best known for his auto factory designs, who also designed Hill Auditorium and other U-M landmarks. 7 p.m., Jewish Community Center,[...]

Mental health counselor Susannah Sheffer reads from her 2013 book about the stress and trauma experienced by death row defense attorneys, most of whom fail to save their clients. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Downtown 4th-floor meeting[...]

Join us for a special spooky story time with author Rebecca Grabill, as she presents her picture book Halloween Good Night. Count up to ten and back again with this sweet and clever Halloween bedtime story[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome author Meghan O’Gieblyn who will sharing her new essay collection Interior States. She will joined for a discussion about her work by writer and Literati bookseller Young Eun Yook. About Interior States:[...]

Literati is thrilled to welcome Harvey Ovshinksy who will be here to talk with us about the life of his father and the new book The Man Who Saw Tomorrow: The Life and Inventions of Stanford R.[...]