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.

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The Trump Admin operates more like an organized crime enterprise than a government of, by, and for the people. My new book, The Fix, shares ideas for restoring democratic power to the people. You can pre-order now. Signed copies available at @literatibookstore.bsky.social www.barbaramcquade.com

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?’

Due to weather, we’re closed all day today, Jan 25. Stay safe and perhaps read a great book like George Orwell’s 1984, which includes poignant and relevant quotes such as, “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

In 2016, I had the idea every year I’d take a photo of books on our tables, so over the years, I could see what we set out in the past. Since many people are posting 2016 pictures, if you had walked into Literati ten years ago, you would have seen these books.

Due to winter weather, we're closing early today (Jan 14) at 5pm! Thanks for understanding and stay safe out there!

Author (and former Literati bookseller!) Lillian Li is back with a new novel: Bad Asians. Tickets are on sale now to see Lillian Li at the Rogel Ballroom in Ann Arbor, sponsored by the University of Michigan LSA Honors Program. Link to tickets: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

Hey hey, Michiganders: Don't miss Kurt Luchs this Fri at Ann Arbor-bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social. He'll be reading from TRIBUTARIES, the latest poetry collection fresh off the @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social press: literatibookstore.com/event/2026-0...

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

That’s a wrap! There are a lot of books under those trees this year! We will be closed the 25th and 26th, so get some reading in, enjoy the winter quietude, and we will see you Saturday. Thank you to everyone who shopped not only with us this holiday season. Wishing you all safe and happy holidays!

“Some things should happen on soft pages, not cold metal.” -Harper Lee

“Grandpa, I bet you would have loved this place.” -Note left on our typewriter

Some people want silver and gold. But true wealth is a colorful shelf.

When you’re looking for a last-minute gift, and you just need a sign…

Some of our favorite fiction of 2025!

I’ll be heading in to @literatibookstore.bsky.social tomorrow to sign copies of my book “Attack from Within” if you want to pick one up for a holiday gift.

Don't forget to ask Santa how he's doing these days. From our book, Notes from a Public Typewriter.

Packed and sold-out house for Phillip and Erin Stead's latest, A Snow Day for Amos McGee! We Ann Arborites are lucky to have Phil and Erin in this community and for their kind, beautiful books.

If you can go to a Phil & Erin Stead event, do! You will learn abt. publishing, the art of making a beautiful book, &that, when a reader truly loves a story, “it becomes more theirs than it is ours.” Celebrating A SNOW DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE (@mackidsbooks.bsky.social) at @literatibookstore.bsky.social.

Every year, we ask staff, "What's the best book you read this year?" Doesn't have to be a new book. As always, here is our annual display. Titles found on our homepage, LiteratiBookstore.com.

Erin & Phil Stead revisit Amos McGee, the kind zookeeper who helped launch their career. We spoke to the Caldecott Medal-winning, Ann Arbor-based illustrator & author about "A Snow Day for Amos McGee" ahead of the couple's event at @literatibookstore.bsky.social on Dec. 11. pulp.aadl.org/node/664256

These adorable books are seeking new homes. For Christmas delivery, please get your orders in by today!

The book tree returns!

Midnight Madness in downtown Ann Arbor is TONIGHT! The most festive and fun shopping event of the year! Like many downtown businesses, we'll be open later (11pm), and if you spend $50, you'll get a FREE Literati Journal ($25 value!) while supplies last. In-store only.

We offer 3 monthly subscription clubs: indie press paperback fiction, signed first-edition literary fiction, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy (bimonthly). For a limited time, sign up for a 3-, 6-, or 12- month book subscription and get this subscriber-exclusive tote bag! literatibookstore.com/monthly-book...

Our 2025 gift guide is live! Picks from our well-read staff. Browse: literatibookstore.com/catalog/2025...

For holiday gifts, I’ll be signing copies of my book, “Attack from Within,” at @literatibookstore.bsky.social. Order by Dec 8 for mail orders and Dec 15 for in-store pickup. Order here and add customer comment for personalized request. literatibookstore.com/book/9781644...

Due to the snow storm, we are closing early at 7pm tonight. Thanks for understanding!

10% off today for the ominous sounding Black Friday with code SHOPLOCAL online, or in-store all day! Excludes gift cards and shipping. Literatibookstore.com

Note left on our typewriter.

New issue of Plethora: A Poetry Newsletter: literatibookstore.com/blog/plethor...