The world may be hard and harsh, but then a customer hands you a hand-sketched drawing of your bookstore, and for a moment, the world is okay.
Thank you to Garrett for this lovely drawing and for the kind words that we should "keep up the good work." As should you, Garrett.
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Today, Wednesday March 4th, we're closed! We're counting every book, one by one. How many do you think we have?
On May 7th, we're excited to welcome #1 NY Times bestselling author Carley Fortune to Ann Arbor!
Tickets on sale now: www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-p...
What was the last book that made you laugh?
Yes, we display many shelf talkers (book recommendations) in our store and yes, we read a lot.
This week's events... literatibookstore.com/events/calen...
The More You Know 🌟
Thank you Barb! Looking forward to this book.
The Trump Admin operates more like an organized crime enterprise than a government of, by, and for the people. My new book, The Fix, shares ideas for restoring democratic power to the people. You can pre-order now. Signed copies available at @literatibookstore.bsky.social
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Heated Rivalry takeover!
"The best book event I've ever been to." Lillian Li launches her new novel, Bad Asians, with improv and creative intros and we all had so much fun last night! Bad Asians on sale now!
Lillian Li author photo on the left; Bad Asians book cover on the right.
A viral video tests friendships in Lillian Li’s new novel, “Bad Asians." We spoke to the Ann Arbor author about her writing process & 2nd novel ahead of her reading at the Michigan Union’s Rogel Ballroom on Tue., Feb. 17, 7 pm, presented by @literatibookstore.bsky.social.
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Fire Series book cover and Kelly Hoffer author photo
Antediluvian book cover and Kameryn Alexa Carter author photo
Interglacial book cover and Tracy Zeman author photo
Kelly Hoffer, Kameryn Alexa Carter & Tracy Zeman all have associations with the University of Michigan, all have new books out & all read at @literatibookstore.bsky.social Bookstore on Wed., Feb. 18, at 6:30 pm.
Interviews with all three:
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Patti Smith is coming to Ann Arbor! We’re honored to welcome Patti Smith to the The Michigan Theater on March 11th at 7pm. Tickets include a copy of Smith’s new book, Bread of Angels.
Get tickets now: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...
We’ve been celebrating Black History Month all month (and every month) and 10% of profits from these displays will go to the Black Caucus of the American Library Association.
In Praise of Addiction: Or How We Can Learn to Love Dependency in a Damaged World by Elizabeth F. S. Roberts
Elizabeth F. S. Roberts
Tomorrow (Feb 11) at 6:30 pm EST, head to @literatibookstore.bsky.social to see Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, author of In Praise of Addiction! With Neda Ulaby, she will explore her transformative way of understanding addiction and how dependency can serve as a binding force.
Learn more: buff.ly/Ijx7j64
Elizabeth F.S. Roberts: In Praise of Addiction, or How We can Learn to Love Dependency in a Damaged World. Book event is at Literati bookstore, 124 E Washington St. in Ann arbor on 2/11/26 at 6:30 pm
"What if addiction could bind us together instead of tearing us apart?" TOMORROW at @literatibookstore.bsky.social: RCGD medical anthropologist Liz Roberts joins @ulabeast.bsky.social for a talk on her book, In Praise of Addiction. literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...
Sure, Super Bowls are exciting. But have you ever finished a 1,336-page book about Robert Moses?
Life would be better if, instead of carrying around our phones all the time, we carried a book.
There are people in this world who read 200+ books a year and they, too, deserve to be Olympians.
This April, the inimitable EMMA STRAUB comes to Ann Arbor! Emma will be touring for her fantastic new novel, American Fantasy. Tickets to see Emma in conversation with Michigan Public's April Baer are ON SALE NOW!
Buy tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-p...
In Praise of Addiction: Or How We Can Learn to Love Dependency in a Damaged World by Elizabeth F. S. Roberts
Elizabeth F. S. Roberts
Next week, Feb 11 at 6:30 pm EST, head to @literatibookstore.bsky.social to see Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, author of In Praise of Addiction! With Neda Ulaby, she will explore her transformative way of understanding addiction and how dependency can serve as a binding force.
Learn more: buff.ly/Ijx7j64
Note left on our typewriter.
We are open today and will donate 20% of proceeds to @michiganimmigrant.bsky.social
Rediscovered a photo of one of the quotes on @literatibookstore.bsky.social’s wall: ‘when was the last time someone told you that you are enough?’
Due to weather, we’re closed all day today, Jan 25. Stay safe and perhaps read a great book like George Orwell’s 1984, which includes poignant and relevant quotes such as, “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."
In 2016, I had the idea every year I’d take a photo of books on our tables, so over the years, I could see what we set out in the past. Since many people are posting 2016 pictures, if you had walked into Literati ten years ago, you would have seen these books.
Due to winter weather, we're closing early today (Jan 14) at 5pm! Thanks for understanding and stay safe out there!
