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Welcome to April at Book Beat!

Dear Readers, April is here with National Poetry Month! Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebrati...

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April 9: Karl Marlantes at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Wednesday, April 9 from 6-9 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial (32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236) join best-selling author and Vietnam veteran Karl Marlantes for an evening of insightful discussion about his life, military service, and acclaimed literary career. A Yale graduate...

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Sub-Rosa Reading Group: Mrs. Caliban

Sub-Rosa is a reading group that meets once a month to discuss feminist and obscure literature. Our selection for this month is Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls. We will meet Saturday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the store. If you are interested in attending please send us your email to bookbeatorders@gmail...

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Book Beat Reading Group: Death in Spring

The Book Beat reading group selection for April is Death in Spring by Mercè Rodoreda. We will meet virtually online via Zoom or in store on Wednesday, April 30th at 7:00 p.m. The Zoom link will be sent on the afternoon of the meeting to anyone interested in attending. The Book Beat reading grou...

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