Shirley Higuchi, a graduate of Huron High School and the University of Michigan, will discuss her book, Setsuko's Secret: Heart Mountain and the Legacy of the Japanese American Incarceration. She will describe life as a third-generation Japanese American learning about the incarceration of her parents and their families during World War II at the Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, and how that experience shaped her and thousands of other Japanese Americans whose parents told them little about that shameful peri

Journalist Micheline Maynard will discuss her new book, Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman's Built a Corner Deli into a Global Food Community. Certain businesses are legendary, exerting immense influence in their field. Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one of those places.

Sarah Sassoon and Ruth Behar will each share their children’s books, immigrant stories about tradition, family, and change. Joining us virtually, Sarah Sarah Sassoon will discuss her book Shoham’s Bangle.

In this talk based on his newest book, Guardians of Michigan, Jeff Morrison will share over one hundred incredible pictures of interesting architectural sculpture found on buildings throughout Michigan, from Ann Arbor to Ontonagon and all places in between. Jeff will dive into some of the symbolism behind these sculptures and reveal untold stories of the artists, artisans, and architects involved in the creation of these wonderful structures and the unique art that adorns them. 

Local historian and collector of Michigan memorabilia, Ken Magee, presents his coffee-table book! 

Co-authored with Brian Snider, The Ultimate Michigan Football Program and Ticket Guide contains over 2,500 color photographs of every University of Michigan football game day program and ticket stub known to exist, game summaries of every Michigan football game since the first game in 1879, and an introductory letter written by former President Gerald Ford.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been postponed. We are working to find a reschedule date and will post the new date here. Apologies for any inconvenience. 

Cartoonist and humorist Sarah Kempa presents her book Where Did My Roommate Put My Charger?: A Kind-Of Activity Book for Kind-Of Adults and talks to Michigan-based cartoonist Evan Lian.

This event is in partnership with Literati Bookstore. It includes a signing with books for sale.

Safeguard your mental health and promote civil discourse in these turbulent times.

David Fenton discusses his book The Activist's Media Handbook: Lessons from Fifty Years as a Progressive Agitator. 

David Fenton is the founder of Fenton Communications, a PR firm created to promote issue-oriented public relations campaigns on the environment, public health, and human rights. 

This event is in partnership with Literati Bookstore and includes a signing with books for sale.

Suad Amiry reads and discusses her novel Mother of Strangers. Set in Jaffa in between 1947 and 1951, this "fable-like historical novel of young love ... darkly humorous and touching ..." (Oprah Daily) is based on a true story during the beginning of the destruction of Palestine and displacement of its people.