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Book Beat December Newsletter

Greetings, esteemed readers! December is here, bringing with it a season of reflection, celebration, and connection. As we navigate the final month this year, there’s much to consider—from the lessons of history that shape our present to the cultural traditions that bring us together. Wh...

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Poets & Pies at DPL with Poet Molly Peacock

Join us Wednesday, December 4 from 6-7:30 PM for Poets & Pies, ML Liebler’s semi-regular poetry reading series. This event will take place at the Detroit Public Library in the Explorer’s Room (5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202), and is free and open to the public.  Wednesday...

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December 11: Jon Kung at the Grosse Pointe Public Library

Wednesday, December 11 from 7-8:15 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Central Library (10 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236) Detroit area chef and content creator Jon Kung will discuss his unique style of third culture cooking that blends cultural traditions, flavors and ingredients from Hong Kong, Canada...

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i arrogantly recommend… by Tom Bowden

I arrogantly recommend… is a monthly column of unusual, overlooked, ephemeral, small press, comics, and books in translation reviews by our friend, bibliophile, and retired ceiling tile inspector Tom Bowden, who tells us, “This platform allows me to exponentially increase the number of p...

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