So fun to see author Lillian Li talk about her time working at Literati in our trade newsletter, Shelf Awareness! Here's Lillian's quote, and also here's a picture of the staff picks wall she references. And everyone should read Lillian's latest novel, Bad Asians!

There are two seasons in Michigan: Winter, and our annual 4th Avenue construction.

This Friday I will be in conversation with Dr. @kzivin.bsky.social @literatibookstore.bsky.social discussing her brilliant new memoir Persevered. Local #MedSky friends, hope you will join us! literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

Heads up: We will be closed on Memorial Day!

Signing my new book, THE FIX, at @literatibookstore.bsky.social. Thanks for all the pre-orders! Come in and pick up a signed copy or order one here by completing “comments” box. literatibookstore.com

“I wish I had told my best friend I loved and appreciated her more. Maybe just that would've been enough for her to still be here with us.” -Note left on our typewriter

I’ll be personalizing and signing copies of my new book, The Fix, at Ann Arbor’s @literatibookstore.bsky.social. Please pre-order at link below and use the customer comments box for your request. literatibookstore.com/book/9781644...

Barnes & Ignoble.

"Civilized yards are all alike. Every wild yard is wild in its own way.” ―Richard Powers

Tonight! Join me at the @aadl.org Downtown Library as I share my new #mglit novel in verse, WOMBAT WAITING. 🧡 My thanks to the wonderful folks at @literatibookstore.bsky.social for organizing this event! Get all the details here: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

We're thrilled to collaborate with Dzanc Books as the resident bookseller for POEMS FOR THE PEOPLE!, an event celebrating the teaching career of longtime creative writing teacher and literary arts organizer Jeff Kass. Tickets on sale now: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

I can't wait to visit #AnnArbor next week. 🧡 I'll be appearing at the @aadl.org Downtown Library to share my new novel, WOMBAT WAITING, with the wonderful folks from @literatibookstore.bsky.social. Hope to see you there! Event info: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

Quote of the month.

As announced on Strict Scrutiny: LAWLESS (Paperback version!) is out June 16! With a new/updated conclusion on the unitary executive, how SCOTUS enables Trump, & updates to every chapter!! You can preorder a SIGNED copy from my local indie - Literati- here: literatibookstore.com/book/signedl...

Philip Stead continues to get great reviews for his new middle grade book, A Potion, A Powder, A Little Bit of Magic. Listen to this NPR interview: www.npr.org/2026/04/04/n... And buy tickets for Philip's event: www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-p...

We're excited to help host Jill Biden at the Michigan Theater on June 16th! Tickets on sale now with code BOOK. www.ticketmaster.com/a-conversati...

Lucky #13! It's our 13th Anniversary! Get 13% off today in-store or online at LiteratiBookstore.com with code HAPPY13. Not sure what we'll do on our 100th anniversary but we'll cross that bridge when we get there!

Literati goes LEGO! Thank you Emily Langbehn for constructing this amazing display -- a feat that took three months! This is now on display in the upper level of the bookstore. Be sure to check out the books on display (including Langbehn's sister's novel, Out of Esau by Michelle Webster Hein).

Tickets still available to see Emma Straub in-conversation with Michigan Radio's April Baer on April 18th! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/events/19756...

On April 14th, we're delighted to host Ann Arbor's own Philip Stead for the launch of his debut middle grade novel, A Potion, A Powder, A Little Bit of Magic! Stead's debut is fun, imaginative, and full of heart and creativity. Tickets on sale now -- www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-p...

“Marked my skin with the coordinates of this bookstore so I never forget who made it so special.” -Note left on our typewriter

Dressed up for St Patty’s Day.

Many thanks to Patti Smith, the Michigan Theater, our hard working staff, and everyone who came out last night!

Great events coming up! Full event listing: literatibookstore.com/events/calen...

The world may be hard and harsh, but then a customer hands you a hand-sketched drawing of your bookstore, and for a moment, the world is okay. Thank you to Garrett for this lovely drawing and for the kind words that we should "keep up the good work." As should you, Garrett.

Today, Wednesday March 4th, we're closed! We're counting every book, one by one. How many do you think we have?

On May 7th, we're excited to welcome #1 NY Times bestselling author Carley Fortune to Ann Arbor! Tickets on sale now: www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-p...

What was the last book that made you laugh?

Yes, we display many shelf talkers (book recommendations) in our store and yes, we read a lot.

This week's events... literatibookstore.com/events/calen...

The More You Know 🌟

Heated Rivalry takeover!

"The best book event I've ever been to." Lillian Li launches her new novel, Bad Asians, with improv and creative intros and we all had so much fun last night! Bad Asians on sale now!

A viral video tests friendships in Lillian Li’s new novel, “Bad Asians." We spoke to the Ann Arbor author about her writing process & 2nd novel ahead of her reading at the Michigan Union’s Rogel Ballroom on Tue., Feb. 17, 7 pm, presented by @literatibookstore.bsky.social. pulp.aadl.org/node/666279

Kelly Hoffer, Kameryn Alexa Carter & Tracy Zeman all have associations with the University of Michigan, all have new books out & all read at @literatibookstore.bsky.social Bookstore on Wed., Feb. 18, at 6:30 pm. Interviews with all three: pulp.aadl.org/taxonomy/term/83399

ANNOUNCEMENT: Patti Smith is coming to Ann Arbor! We’re honored to welcome Patti Smith to the The Michigan Theater on March 11th at 7pm. Tickets include a copy of Smith’s new book, Bread of Angels. Get tickets now: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

We’ve been celebrating Black History Month all month (and every month) and 10% of profits from these displays will go to the Black Caucus of the American Library Association.

Tomorrow (Feb 11) at 6:30 pm EST, head to @literatibookstore.bsky.social to see Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, author of In Praise of Addiction! With Neda Ulaby, she will explore her transformative way of understanding addiction and how dependency can serve as a binding force. Learn more: buff.ly/Ijx7j64

"What if addiction could bind us together instead of tearing us apart?" TOMORROW at @literatibookstore.bsky.social: RCGD medical anthropologist Liz Roberts joins @ulabeast.bsky.social for a talk on her book, In Praise of Addiction. literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

Sure, Super Bowls are exciting. But have you ever finished a 1,336-page book about Robert Moses?

Life would be better if, instead of carrying around our phones all the time, we carried a book.

There are people in this world who read 200+ books a year and they, too, deserve to be Olympians.

This April, the inimitable EMMA STRAUB comes to Ann Arbor! Emma will be touring for her fantastic new novel, American Fantasy. Tickets to see Emma in conversation with Michigan Public's April Baer are ON SALE NOW! Buy tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-p...

Next week, Feb 11 at 6:30 pm EST, head to @literatibookstore.bsky.social to see Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, author of In Praise of Addiction! With Neda Ulaby, she will explore her transformative way of understanding addiction and how dependency can serve as a binding force. Learn more: buff.ly/Ijx7j64

Note left on our typewriter.

We are open today and will donate 20% of proceeds to @michiganimmigrant.bsky.social

Rediscovered a photo of one of the quotes on @literatibookstore.bsky.social’s wall: ‘when was the last time someone told you that you are enough?’