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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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June 27: Frank Anthony Polito at Hazel Park District Library

Join us on Thursday, June 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hazel Park District Library (123 E 9 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030). Local award-winning author, actor, and playwright Frank Anthony Polito will speak about his debut cozy mystery series (Renovated to Death; Rehearsed to Death) featuring a gay cou...

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June 13: John Sinclair Memorial Celebration at Aretha’s Jazz Café

A Memorial Celebration for poet John Sinclair will be held at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe in Detroit on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. Presenting will be Ed Sanders (via zoom from Woodstock), Peter Werbe with Guitarist Tino Gross, Robin Eichele, Bill Harris, Melba Joyce Boyd, Ra Raghudas, Andrew/Sunfrog...

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June 23: Memorial for Poet Tyrone Williams

A memorial celebration on the art and life of poet Tyrone Williams (1954-2024) will be held June 23rd at 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Trinosophe Café located at 1464 Gratiot Avenue in Detroit. The cafe will be open for food and drinks at 5 pm. Book Beat will display books featuring the works of Tyron Will...

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