Meet the Authors of Rose Petal Jam on May 18

 Adults, Author Visit, Civic Center Library, Programs
Apr 292013
 

Rose Petal Jam - ZatorskaPlease join us at the Saturday, May 18 at 3 pm, when the Civic Center Library hosts Beata Zatorska and Simon Target, authors of award-winning book Rose Petal Jam.

Part memoir, part travelogue, and part cookbook, this unique book tells the story of Beata Zatorska’s childhood in rural Poland, mixing stories of her youth and over 60 of her grandmother’s handwritten recipes with stunning photos of Poland in summer. Charlotte Safavi of the Huffington Post says “Rose Petal Jam took my breath away.” Michelle Rowe of The Australian says “it is one of the loveliest books of the year“. It was awarded a ‘Best in the World‘ award prize at the Gourmand Awards, an international award for culinary publishing.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Beata Zatorska and Simon Target. This event will take place in the Conference Room outside of the Civic Center Library. Books will be available to be purchased and signed at this event. To register, call 586.574.4564. For more about Rose Petal Jam, visit http://rosepetaljam.net.

Paddle Now – Chores Later with Doc Fletcher

 Adults, Author Visit, Books, Civic Center Library, Programs
Mar 282013
 

CanoeOn Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Library, join us for ‘Paddle Now – Chores Later!’ presented by PBS-featured author and lifelong Michigan resident Doc Fletcher.

Doc Fletcher has been canoeing Michigan’s rivers since 1978, and has written five books on canoeing and kayaking, including Weekend Canoeing in Michigan and Michigan Rivers Less Paddled. He will present a slideshow discussing his times canoeing the rivers of Michigan. Among rivers featured during his discussion will be the Pere Marquette, the subject of Doc’s 2013 book. The program will also focus on the U.P.’s Two Hearted River, a gorgeous river that flows into Lake Superior.

At the end of Doc’s program, a free drawing will be held and one person will win a gift certificate good for a free canoe or kayak day trip. Additionally, Doc will have copies of his books available to be purchased and signed.

This event will take place in the Conference Room outside of the Civic Center Library.  To register, call 586.574.4564.

True Crime Author Mardi Link to Visit the Warren Public Library on April 11

 Adults, Author Visit, Books, Civic Center Library, Programs
Mar 282013
 

When Evil Came to Good Hart - LinkAuthor Mardi Link will be visiting the Warren Public Library’s Civic Center Library on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss her two Michigan-based true crime books, Isidore’s Secret and When Evil Came to Good Hart.

Isidore’s Secret recounts the mysterious disappearance and murder of a Leelanau County nun in 1907. When Evil Came to Good Hart details the murders of a wealthy Detroit-area family in their northern Michigan cabin. Ms. Link’s books have been called “well-researched and carefully written” by the Michigan Notable Book Award Committee. Regarding Isidore’s Secret, the Grand Rapids Press says “Link handles the Sister Janina case with a high degree of art“.  Judith Guest, bestselling author of Ordinary People, says “My highest praise: it reads like a good novel, a real page-turner” about When Evil Came to Good Hart.

When you write about unsolved murders, not every story makes it into the book.   Some stories are simply too bizarre, or too unbelievable.  Join us while former police reporter Mardi Link recounts her research adventures–and you will get the story behind the story!

This event will take place in the Conference Room outside of the Civic Center Library. Books will be available to be purchased and signed at this event. To register, call 586.574.4564.

Exploring the Psychic Realm with Jan Alm

 Adults, Author Visit, Civic Center Library, Programs
Mar 072013
 

Graphic depicting stars, suns, and blue flaresIntrigued about the psychic realm? On Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. join psychic medium and author Jan Alm at the Civic Center Library. Jan will share her experiences communicating with the “Other Side”. Her amazing, touching, and often funny anecdotes make it clear that our deceased loved ones are still with us. Her book, Woo-Woo: Becoming a Psychic at Fifty, will be available for sale and signing at this event.

This event will take place in the conference room outside of the Civic Center Library. To register, call 586.574.4564.

Author Interviews at the Library

 Author Visit, Programs
Feb 162013
 

Library Author Series RegularThe Warren Public Library has been proud to present visits with both local and nationally known authors. Authors who have visited the library during the past year include Scott Sparling, Scott Lasser, Linda Castillo, Steve Hamilton, and Elmore Leonard.

Recently, the Warren Public Library has partnered with TV Warren to produce a series of author interviews called the Warren Public Library Author Series. Before the book talks at the Civic Center Library, library staff conduct interviews with visiting authors. These interviews are broadcast on TV Warren.

In case you missed them, or where not able to attend a book talk, we have links to all videos in the Warren Public Library Author Series here (courtesy of TV Warren’s Facebook page).

Be sure to check our website often to see who will be visiting next!

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