Literary Events

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2 Monday    Reading: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Local and regional writers as well as open reading. Bring your own work to share. 913-4574.

3 Tuesday    Ann Arbor Poetry Slam: Borders 8 pm.The Heidelberg Club Above, 215 N. Main. Featuring the current slam champ, VIEVEE. Hamtramck's Vievee is a dynamic performer whose poems iIlustrate racial issues with a personal viewpoint. No open mic, $3. 426-3451.

6 Friday    Reading and Book Signing: Shaman Drum 5pm, 315 S. State. RUSS BELLANT reads from his new book "The Religious Right in American Politics." In his book Bellant examines conservative groups and who supports them. 662-7407. First Fridays Poetry Series: Galerie Jaeques 9 pm, 616 Wesley. "Words ot the Otherness Blues" with poets Ron Allen, Rhonda Anderson, Aurora Harris, and Willie Williams. 665-9889.

7 Saturday    Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Stories about beginning and ending your day. 668-7652. Book Signing: Aunt Agatha's noon, Aunt Agatha's, 213 S. 4th Ave. DAVID GORDON, a Southfield-based author will be on hand to sign copies of his new book,-NT GILTY." 769-1114.

9 Monday    Women's Book Group: Guild House noon, 802 Monroe. Women from the U-M and A2 community meet to discuss books that focus on women's issues and women writers. 662-5189. Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7 pm, Michigan Theater. MICHAEL MOORE will talk about and sign copies of his new book,"Downsize This! Random Threats from an Unarmed American." In his new book, Moore, of Roger & Me and "TV Nation" fame, gets even further under the skin of various corporations, politicians, and media moralists. 668-7652. Reading: Guild House 8:30 pm(see 2 Mon).

10 Tuesday    Book Signing: Shaman Drum 4 pm, 315S. State. BORKA TOMLJENOVIC celebrates publication of "Requiem for Yugoslavia." 662-7407.

11 Wednesday   Reading and Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Oakland Univ. Professor DONALD WARREN presents the life and public career of the Michigan Roman Catholic priest who roused listeners during the Great Depression with his fire and brimstone speeches in the book "Radio Priest: Charles Coughlin, The Father of Hate Radio." Warren will discuss and sign his new book. 668-7652.

12 Thursday   Reading & BookSigning: Borders 7 pm, 612 E. Liberty. STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER talk about and sign Dr. Seuss's 1973 book, "My Many Colored Days," the work they illustrated after the good doctor's death. Johnson's and Fancher's bright coloring and menagerie of animals helped to make this a rare and beautiful delight for both children and adults. 668-7652.

13 Friday    BookSigning: Shaman Drum 4 pm, 315 S. State. ANDREA HENDERSON celebrates publication of "Romantic Identities: Varieties of Subjectivity, 1774-1830." Assistant Prof. of English at U-M, Henderson examines the works of several Romantic writers. 662-7407. Publication Party and Book-Signing: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore 6 pm. 206 N. 4th Ave. Wine and cheese with local herbalist and holistic health practitioner LINDA DIANE FELDT. Her book, " Dying Again: 13 Years of Writing and Waiting," is a moving document of her mother's iII health and death. 665-2757.

14 Saturday    Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Stories about food and cooking. 668-7652. Poetry Reading: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. DAVID WOJAHN reads from his work. Wojahn has won numerous awards for his poetry, including the Midland Authors Award and the William Carlos Williams Book Award. 662-7407.

16 Monday    Reading: Guild House 8:30 pm (see 2 Mon).

17 Tuesday    Book Signing: Shaman Drum 4 pm, 315 S. State. LUIS 0. GOMEZ celebrates publication of "The Land of Bliss: The Paradise of the Buddha of Measureless Light," a translation which makes Buddhist texts accessible, even to those unfamiliar with Buddhism. 662-7407. Gallery Reading Series: EMU 7:30 pm, Intermedia Art Gallery, McKenny Union at EMU. Premiere of series showcasing poetry, art and performance from local and national artists. This month includes readers SARAGROSKY and DAMON NURNBURG as well as art from EMU students. 487-0148. Reading: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. NICHOLAS DELBANCO and ALAN CHEUSE read from and discuss their co-edited work, "Talking Horse: Bernard Malamud on Life and Work." The book is a collection of Malamud's writing about his own work, much of which has not been previously published. 662-7407.

18 Wednesday    Animal-Speak Workshop with Ted Andrews: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore 7 pm, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N . 4th Ave. Author, storyteller and mystic TED ANDREWS leads a workshop on animals and spirit. Andrews will also be signing copies of his latest book "Animal-Speak: The Spirit and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small" before and after the workshop, $20. 665-2757. Reading: Border's 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. GREGORY E. HUSZCZO will read from and discuss his new book "Tools for Team Excellence." EMU professor Huszczo offers practical techniques for team-based management. 668-7652.

20   Friday Book Sale: A2 Branch of the American Association of University Women 10 am-9 pm, Arborland Mall. Thousands of new, used and rare books at rock-bottom prices. Proceeds fund scholarships for women at U-M and EMU. 313-483-5583.  Reading: Border's 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. U-M grad JESSICA FEIN, gives valuable advice to students in her book, "Moving On : How to Make the Transition from College to the Real World." 668-7652. BookSigning: Shaman Drum 4 pm, 315 S. State. LESLIE PINCUS celebrates publication of "Authenticating Culture in Imperial Japan: Kuki Shuzo and the Rise of National Aesthetics." In her book, Pincus, U-M Assoc. Prof. of History, examines the contradictions at the heart of Japanese modernity. 662-7407.

21 Saturday    Book Sale: A2 Branch of the American Association of University Women 10 am (see 20 Fri).  Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. JACK PRELUTSKY sings songs and recites poems from his new book "A Pizza the Size of the Sun." 668-7652. Reading: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. BRENDA MARSHALL reads from her novel "Mavis" the story of the confessed murderer of her sister's husband. 662-7407.

22 Sunday    Book Sale: A2 Branch of the American Association of University Women noon-4 pm (see 20 Fri).

23 Monday    Women's Book Group: Guild House noon (see 9 Mon). Reading: Guild House 8:30 pm (see 2 Mon).

24 Tuesday    Preschool Storytime: A2 Public Library 9:30 am and 2 pm, West Branch Library, Westgate Shopping Center, Jackson at S. Maple. Geared for listeners ages 3 and up. 994-1674. Home Day Care Storytime: A2 Public Library 10:30 am, Youth Department, 343 S. 5th Ave. Weekly storytime for licensed home day care providers and their preschool charges. Pre-register 994-2345. Drop-ln Storytime: A2 Public Library 4 pm, 343 S. 5th Ave, Youth Dept. For ages 3 and up. Theme: "Our Feathered Friends." 994-2345. Reading and Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Clinical psychologist MARTHA MANNING brings us her new memoir, "Chasing Grace: Reflections of a Catholic Girl, Grown Up." Manning's book contains 45 insightful and poignant stories that reflect upon her own life through the seven sacraments. 668-7652. Book Signing: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. DONALD R. KINDER celebrates publication of his book, "Divided By Color: Racial Politics and Democratic Ideas." 662-7407.

25 Wednesday   Tot Storytime: A2 Public Libra ty 9:30 am,Youth Storytime Room, 343 S.5th Ave. Songs, stories and finger plays for ages 2 and up. Pre-registration in person a requirement. 994-2345. Preschool Storytime: A2 Public Library 9:30 am & 2 pm, Loving Branch, Creek Dr. near Packard and Platt. For listeners ages 3 and up. 994-2353. Home Day Care Storytime: A2 Public Library 10:30 am (see 24 Tue). Drop-ln Storytime: A2 Public Library 6:30 pm (see 24 Tue).

26 Thursday   Tot Storytime: A2 Public Library 9:30 am and 7 pm (see 25 Wed) Preschool Storytime: A2 Public Library 9:30 am and 2 pm, Northeast Branch, Plymouth Mali, Plymouth Rd. at Nixon. Geared for listeners ages 3 and up. 996-3180.

27 Friday Reading: Border's 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Seattle Weekly's FRED MOODY reads from his book, "I Sing the Body Electronic: A Year with Microsoft on the Multimedia Frontier." Moody shadows five developers through the entire process of creating the first CD-ROM encyclopedia for kids. 668-7652. BookSigning: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. LOREN BARRITT celebrates publication of "An Elementary School in Holland: Experiment in Educational Practice." Barritt is a Professor of Education at U-M who has studied at a Dutch school for a year. 662-7407.

28 Saturday   Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Stories with older people n them. 668-7652. Mystery & Jazz Night: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. England's JOHN HARVEY reads from his new crime novel "Easy Meat," accompanied by a live jazz combo. 668-7652.

29 Sunday    Fourth Toledo Book and Paper Show: Meadowbrook Hall 10 am-4 pm, Meadowbrook Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns (OhioTurnpike Exit 4). Book and paper dealers from around the Midwest will show a variety of book and other paper items (including fine postcards) for sale and trade, $3, children free. 517-437-2228. Poetry Reading: Shaman Drum 8 pm. 315 S. State. Acclaimed poets DONNA BROOK and ROBERT HERSHON read from their work. 662-7407.

30 Monday   Evening Voyages: Tunes & Tales: A2 Public Library 7 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Storytelling for listeners 6-69. Tonight's theme is "Strong Women." 994-2345. Reading & Book Signing: Border's 7:30 pm, Rackham Amphitheater. JILL KER CONWAY discusses and signs copies of her latest anthology of women's autobiographical writing, "Written By Herself Volume II: Women's Memoirs from Britain, Africa, Asia and the United States. " 668-7652. Reading: Guild House 8:30 pm (see 2 Mon).