Articles tagged:books

Posted: Wed May 23 1:47 p.m. by Robin Agnew
Loren Estleman's new Amos Walker mystery another triumph

Burning MidnightLoren D. EstlemanForge, $24.99 In olden times, Loren Estleman of Whitmore Lake would have been regarded as a master craftsman. He's 60-plus books into a more than impressive career, setting the bar high in both the Western and the private-eye genres, while also writing the occasional standalone as well ...

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Posted: Tue May 22 5:15 a.m. by Jenn McKee Entertainment Journalist, AnnArbor.com
Dan Rather discusses his life in journalism at the Michigan Theater

More than 650 people gathered in the Michigan Theater’s main auditorium on Monday evening to hear newsman Dan Rather give his take on historical and current events, his career, and the state of American journalism for a little more than an hour. Ostensibly, the free event—presented by the Ann Arbor ...

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Posted: Fri May 18 10:57 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Preservation Clinic will offer advice on how to care for keepsakes

If you've got some family heirlooms or other old treasures that may not be in the best condition, the University of Michigan Library has some help available. The library presents its annual Preservation Clinic this Sunday, with the theme of "Get your stuff out of the shoebox.” Everyone is welcome ...

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Posted: Fri May 18 8:50 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair returns Sunday

On May 20, the Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair will celebrate its 33rd anniversary. Since 1976, the Fair has attracted book collectors, book dealers, and others that treasure the book from throughout the Midwest to Ann Arbor. While some aspects of the book business have been in decline, the Ann ...

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Posted: Wed May 16 7:57 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Author/screenwriter Delia Ephron to speak at AADL

Delia EphronBestselling author, screenwriter and playwright Delia Ephron will make a special appearance at the downtown library, in the multi-purpose room, on Sunday, May 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. She will discuss her career, as well as her new novel "The Lion Is In." The event includes a book ...

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Posted: Tue May 15 11:02 a.m. by Pete Cunningham
Ann Arbor the fourth 'Most Well-Read' city in America, according to Amazon.com

Pat yourselves on the back, Ann Arbor. You're the fourth "Most Well-Read" city in America. Or at least online sales numbers suggest you are.

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Posted: Tue May 15 7:59 a.m. by Jenn McKee Entertainment Journalist, AnnArbor.com
Things you may not know about Dan Rather, appearing Monday (for free) in Ann Arbor

Dan Rather is coming to the Michigan Theater on Monday--not to break a story, but to tell his own.

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Posted: Mon May 14 9:29 a.m. by Robin Agnew

Midnight in PekingPaul FrenchPenguin, $26 The best true crime books have a few things in common. One is a vivid setting, one that’s well described and felt. Even better is an unusual setting — in this case, the setting is Peking right before the Japanese took over in 1937. Another ...

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Posted: Mon May 14 5:59 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
'Prey' author John Sandford slated to come to Nicola's Books

John Sandford, also known as Pulitzer Prize winning journalist John Camp, is coming to Nicola's Books, at 2513 Jackson Ave., on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. to promote his newest thriller, "Stolen Prey." The event will feature a talk, Q&A, and book-signing. Sandford’s wildly popular Prey novels have made ...

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Posted: Mon May 7 8:48 a.m. by Robin Agnew

Blood in the Water Jane Haddam Minotaur, $25.99 This is the 27th Gregor Demarkian novel, making Jane Haddam one of the steadiest performers around. Each year she publishes a polished, thoughtful novel, featuring one of the more endearing of contemporary detectives. While she surrounds Gregor with the Philadelphia and specifically ...

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Posted: Tue May 1 6:09 a.m. by Robin Agnew

Taken Robert Crais Putnam $26.95 No one is better than Robert Crais at writing action sequences. Absoutely no-one. Michael Connelly and Lee Child are very, very good but Crais' action scenes are so crisp, so infused with energy, that it's almost like "reading" a movie. A really good movie. This ...

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Posted: Tue May 1 5:57 a.m. by Kurt Anthony Krug AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Local author Ann Pearlman talks about new sequel to hit novel 'Christmas Cookie Club'

Grandmother of four Ann Pearlman might not fit the typical demographic for rap music, but she loves it. “I get weird looks driving around the city, playing Lil Wayne and Tupac Shakur,” the Ann Arbor author said with a laugh. In fact, rap music plays a pivotal part in her ...

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Posted: Fri Apr 27 6:21 a.m. by Robin Agnew

Night of the Living DeedE.J. CoppermanBerkley Prime Crime, $7.99 Under his real name, Jeff Cohen, E.J, Copperman has written two other mystery series — one about a detective dad who has a child with Asperger's, and one about a man who owns a movie theater that only shows comedies. In ...

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Posted: Fri Apr 27 5:34 a.m. by Roger LeLievre AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
Eagle-eyed Dale Fisher out with new book showing more images of Ann Arbor from the air

If you’ve been around Ann Arbor any length of time, then you’re probably familiar with Dale Fisher’s work. He’s the photographer who—working from a helicopter—captures stunning, eagle-eye views of many local landmarks, including Michigan Stadium. His images have been featured on the cover of countless publications and hang in many ...

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Posted: Sun Apr 22 4:48 p.m. by Leslee Niethammer

We try to offer something for everyone at the Saline District Library. One such service is our fine collection of books in large print. If your love of reading has not diminished over the years, you may find just what you need in large print. All of our books are ...

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