LITERATI BOOKSTORE

Fran Lebowitz is coming to Ann Arbor for a one-night-only event on Oct. 7.

Baldoni will virtually speak to audiences at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School Amphitheater, 915 East Washington St., at 6:30 p.m.

Trick-or-treating returns to Main Street on Sunday, Oct. 30.

The Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival returns in November with a blend of virtual and in-person programming.

Literati Bookstore will welcome award-winning author Louise Penny on Friday through its virtual At Home with Literati series.

Literati Bookstore has reopened after announcing it was closing its doors indefinitely over a year ago.

Many of us would like to read more but we just do not know where to start. Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor can help. They have a variety of book clubs, subscription programs and events that will help you find your next read. Literati co-owner Hilary Gustfason joined Jason Carr live from her bookstore to talk about how these programs work.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Throughout April, fans of downtown Ann Arbor’s Literati Bookstore will be visited over Zoom by internationally-known authors, humorists and beloved food writers. On April 8, the independent bookstore will welcome authors Jenny Lawson and Neil Gaiman. The following week on April 16, Literati will host New York Times bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer and author Kristen Roupenian. The book launches will be hosted by publisher HarperCollins through the virtual events platform Crowdcast. Literati Bookstore is at 124 E. Washington St.

They were really strict about it.”Shirley Kobliner (left) and Harold Kobliner (right) were married for 65 years, 13 of which were spent collecting expressions for their book, "So To Speak: 11,000 Expressions That’ll Knock Your Socks Off." During the free event with Literati, Kobliner will discuss how her parents assembled such a large collection and their process for organizing what they heard into 67 categories. She will also show some of the 351 illustrations in “So to Speak” and then treat audience members to some word games. Ad“So to Speak: 11,000 Expressions That’ll Knock Your Socks Off” is available for $16.99 through Literati, which has hosted over 200 authors at its virtual At Home with Literati event series. Play online word games and learn more about the book at sotospeakbook.com.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Literati Bookstore has announced it will host Bill Gates and Simon Winchester this winter as part of its ongoing virtual events series. Tickets include access to the event and a hardcover copy of the book with a signed bookplate. At 8 p.m. on Feb. 25, Literati will join Seminary Co-op Bookstores for the Chicago Humanities Festival to host Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates. In “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Gates outlines a wide-ranging plan for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid a climate catastrophe. Literati Bookstore is at 124 E. Washington St.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Shopping small and shopping local is the name of the game this holiday season. Here are 4 more Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE FOODIEGift cards are always a good go-to, but take your gift-giving to the next level by buying your local friend, family member or loved one dinner. Back in March, Ann Arbor-based organization Save MI Faves made a one-stop-directory for buying gift cards to Ann Arbor and other Michigan businesses and restaurants. FOR THE TEA FANATICWhile coffee shops and cafes get all of the attention, Ann Arbor has a tea-rrific secret, its tea culture. Arbor Teas offers a massive variety of organic and Fair Trade Certified loose leaf teas and teaware.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ann Arbor’s independent Literati Bookstore will host acclaimed authors Margaret Atwood and Roxane Gay as part of its At Home with Literati event series. Known for its in-person events, the downtown business pivoted to virtual events after closing the doors to its bookstore on March 13 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Literati has connected over 200 authors to hungry readers through its virtual events. Books and merchandise can be bought online through the Literati Bookstore website. Related:Small Biz Saturday: Ann Arbor’s Literati Bookstore goes virtual, keeps local charm

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Having lived in Tree Town for almost 40 years, author Patricia Majher knows a thing or two (or 100) about the city. Her latest book, “100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die” is an ode to adventures in Ann Arbor combining townie favorites with touristic go-to’s. It’s easy to put a dent in your wallet while out-and-about in Ann Arbor, so Majher made sure to include free activities and family-friendly spaces, like the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum or the Creature Conservancy. From around-the-world-eats to free entertainment, the back of “100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die” offers itineraries for those looking to explore theme by theme. “100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die” can be found at Nicola’s Books, Bookbound and online here.

ANN ARBOR Michigan Football great and former NFL Pro Bowler Braylon Edwards and ESPN reporter and Michigan native Tom VanHaaren are coming to Ann Arbor for a book signing event. Fans will get the chance to meet the co-authors at Literati Bookstore on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The book, titled Braylon Edwards: Doing It My Way: My Outspoken Life as a Michigan Wolverine, NFL Receiver, and Beyond, offers an inside look into football life from college ball to the NFL. While at the University of Michigan, Edwards became the first receiver ever in the Big Ten Conference to finish three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Anecdotes from a football life, taking readers inside the locker room at the Big House, with the Browns, in New York and more.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Oct. 14, award-winning author Ann Patchett will discuss her latest novel, "The Dutch House," at the Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor. In an event hosted by Literati Bookstore, Patchett's author discussion and Q&A will be a benefit for the Ann Arbor-based Book Industry Charitable Foundation -- a nonprofit organization that aids booksellers through financial assistance, professional development and educational scholarships. Her clear understanding of the industry and advocacy on behalf of booksellers have been a gift to booksellers across the country." Author Ann Patchett will discuss her latest novel "The Dutch House," on Oct. 17 at Rackham Auditorium. Rackham Auditorium is at 915 E. Washington St.More about Book Industry Charitable Foundation Since 1996, Binc Foundation has awarded over $6.6 million in financial assistance or scholarships to 7,476 families.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Sept. 12, join Salman Rushdie in conversation with Rich Fahle at the University of Michigan Rackham Auditorium at 7 p.m. The novel will be available for pickup prior to the event at Rackham Auditorium and copies of Rushdies other novels will available for purchase for those looking to expand their own libraries. This author event is part of the Literati Bookstore Presents fall series, which brings nationally and internationally known authors to Ann Arbor. Other authors scheduled for talks include Ann Pratchett, Andr Aciman and Sister Helen Prejean. Rackham Auditorium is at 915 East Washington St.All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

ANN ARBOR – If you're anything like me, listening to music on the radio has become a thing of the past. I'm happy to report that three local podcasts have made the cut among my ever-expanding list: "Behind the Marquee," "Shelf Talking" and "Ann Arbor Stories." Favorite episode so far: "Literati Goes to the Movies""Ann Arbor Stories"Hosted by Richard Retyi, "Ann Arbor Stories" is the one podcast of these three that we're fairly certain you've at least heard of. Favorite episode thus far: "It's Lovely to Die Together"What are some of your favorite local podcasts? Check out more Ann Arbor events on the A4 Community CalendarWhat should All About Ann Arbor write about?