Traverse City Record-Eagle

Books

April 10, 2009

Books Calendar: 4/12/2009

Friday

Brilliant Books presents mystery author Bob Underhill, 7-9 p.m. discussion and book signing, Underhill is author of "Strawberry Moon," "Cathead Bay," and "Death of the Mystery Novel," free, public welcome; Brilliant Books, 305 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-7323 or www.brilliantbooks.net.

APRIL 22

Presentation and book signing, 3 p.m., by Barbara Siepker, author of the Michigan Notable Book Award-winning title "Historic Cottages of Glen Lake," includes PowerPoint program with photos from the era; Kalkaska County Library, 303 S. Coral St., Kalkaska; 258-9411.

APRIL 23

Manga Book Club, 7-8 p.m. discussion of new manga series designed for those who prefer more drama and less action, for fans of Japanese comics and print cartoons, ages 13/older, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; 932-8500.

Book discussion, 7 p.m., by Marcia Barber Clark, author of "Ponder Picture Prosper"; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 922-8500.

APRIL 24

Brilliant Books presents true-crime specialist Mardi Link, 7-9 p.m. discussion and book signing, Link is author of "When Evil Came to Good Hart" and "Isadore's Secret," free, public welcome; Brilliant Books, 305 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay; 271-7323 or www.brilliantbooks.net.

APRIL 25

Author discussion on quilting, 10:30 a.m., by Kelly Smith, author of "Open Your Heart With Quilting: Mastering Life Through Love of the Patches," $15 includes light lunch, registration deadline April 14, sponsored by Region 2 of the Michigan Quilt Network; Elmira Township Hall, 1445 Mt. Jack Road, Elmira; for reservations/directions, call Judy Graczyk, 546-3219, or Carol Lynn Van Norman, (989) 848-9941.

Lecture and book signing, 1-2 p.m., by Marsha Barber Clark, author of "Ponder, Picture Prosper," Higher Self Bookstore, East Front Street, TC; 941-5805.

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