Ann Arbor District Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power
Rose Hackman
In partnership with @LiteratiBkstore, join AADL for Author Event–Tuesday (Apr. 18) at 6:30pm at the Downtown Library. Rose Hackman discusses her book Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power. Details: https://t.co/PYR5gB9MsQ https://t.co/e0Y0dmDfv4
Paperback, 2024
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer
Philip C. Stead
In partnership with @LiteratiBkstore, join AADL for Author Event–TONIGHT at 6:30pm at the Downtown Library. Ann Arbor-based creative pair Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead discuss their book The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer. Details: https://t.co/d2ekrO9vsC https://t.co/hMsCwnhgHT
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists
Donald A. Clark
In partnership with The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, join AADL for Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists with donald a clark and Chotsani Elaine Dean–Wednesday (Feb. 8) at 6:30pm on Zoom. More information: https://t.co/rSuIC9GzMx https://t.co/9Xwk9ABr4x
Hardcover, 2022
$60.00$35.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
AADL presents the Big Gay Read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz! Request the book and join the community reading experience today at http://aadl.org/thebiggayread. Stay tuned for upcoming community-wide event announcements! https://t.co/DJJtRwDELb
Paperback, 2014
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ghost Town
Kevin Chen
In partnership with the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization, join us for an author event on TODAY at 5 pm at the Downtown Library. Kevin Chen will introduce his novel “Ghost Town” in Mandarin. An English-language session is on Sunday. https://t.co/IX46gUilw1
Hardcover, 2022
$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline Woodson
Join AADL for a staff moderated community discussion of Jacqueline Woodson's 2014 novel Brown Girl Dreaming—Wednesday (Nov. 17) at 6pm. Bring your thoughts or questions and join the conversation: https://aadl.org/node/580803 https://t.co/SJhuHOk604
Paperback, 2016
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bright Lines
Tanwi Nandini Islam
This month the @UnerasedBC is reading Bright Lines by Tanwi Nandani Islam! UBC builds community by reading and discussing Asian American literature. Stay tuned for a recorded conversation of the book and check out previous book club discussions here: http://aadl.org/taxonomy/term/198075 https://t.co/ghpLwpgMs8
Paperback, 2015
$22.00$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Monica Eng
Join us for Culinary Historians | Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites TODAY at 4 pm via Zoom. Monica Eng & David Hammond will discuss their new book, which explores the city’s food landscape. Details: https://t.co/ZJT7cpAHoE https://t.co/He8ZbWvTxN
Paperback, 2023
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes: Eber Brock Ward, 1811-1875
Michael W. Nagle
In partnership with Literati bookstore, join AADL for Author Event–TONIGHT at 6:30pm at the Downtown Library. Michael W. Nagle discusses his new book The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes. Details: https://t.co/zH6zr8lg7D https://t.co/wqjvv67Pdw
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Such a Fun Age: Reese's Book Club
Kiley Reid
Watch AADL staff discuss the 2023 Washtenaw Read, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid here: https://t.co/2co3QFORhD https://t.co/TvkHTRCoFg
Paperback, 2021
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book