50 years! Congratulations to this Ann Arbor gem on their 50th anniversary. It’s an inspiration to us small business owners everywhere. Thanks, West Side Books, for your outstanding selection of books (and sometimes typewriters). Well done.

We are only free when we can openly laugh at those in power. This is true no matter where you fall on the political spectrum.

When life imitates art…

We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2025 shortlist – six books that ‘are all brilliantly written and brilliantly human’. ➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2025

When control rests in the hands of the few, then the few control the rest of us.

RIP 5 years ago today to a pioneer who believed in listening and learning and empathy.

I found this stuck onto our exterior window. I was about to remove it, then decided to leave it.

Want some poetry recs? Our poetry buyer, Wroxy, writes about some of her favorites: literatibookstore.com/blog/plethor...

Our team works so hard each month to curate our in-store displays! If you’re wandering and searching for a new great book, chances are, you’ll find one browsing our monthly displays. Here are some for September!

My hometown school librarian is now being counter-sued... Here's how to donate to the GoFundMe to help legal fees: www.gofundme.com/f/legal-supp...

Our lives are analog.

Magdalena Zaborowska will present her newest book, "James Baldwin: The Life Album," on Wednesday, September 10th, at @literatibookstore.bsky.social in Ann Arbor (124 E Washington Street). Come celebrate the release in conversation with Dr. Frieda Ekotto! literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

Save the date! On Wednesday, September 24th, Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, MI welcomes esteemed poet Angie Estes to celebrate the release of Last Day on Earth in the Eternal City (Unbound Edition Press, 2025). Learn More: www.unboundedition.com/events/ @literatibookstore.bsky.social

Congratulations to Amanda Uhle for becoming our recent #1 bestseller!

We are closed on Labor Day, resting, reading, and readying for the upcoming football and fall and festive season. We will see you Tuesday!

Pretty, pretty, pretty bookstore.

Note left on our typewriter.

TONIGHT!

I don’t know about y’all but this cooler weather has me looking forward to Dog Sweater Season.

Great events this week: Tonight, ticketed event with Austin Channing Brown. Tomorrow, Amanda Uhle @ AADL. Wednesday, in-store with Cary Gitter. literatibookstore.com/upcoming-eve...

Inventory Day is over. Winners have been notified. Books have been counted. The final tally? 23,935. Extra points to anyone who reads ‘em all. Believe me, we’re trying. (As evident with the amount of handwritten book recommendations shown here.)

"Destroy This House" will be on sale at the @aadl.org event courtesy of @literatibookstore.bsky.social. pulp.aadl.org/node/645552

We’re closed all day Wednesday 8/20 for inventory! How many books do we have?? Closest guesser is awarded a lifetime of good reading.

Such a sweet video about the new Amos McGee book coming out next month... erinstead.substack.com/p/a-snow-day...

My hometown bookstore ❤️ I'd love to have a good showing for them. Please come and send friends!

Now hiring! literatibookstore.com/jobs-literat...

In one week: best-selling author Jessica Francis Kane! Tickets on sale now! literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, is coming to Ann Arbor on Sept 4th! Details and ticket info: literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

Note left on our typewriter. And a new life motto.

Fill out this short survey and be entered to win a $10 gift card! We're asking about our subscription clubs: form.jotform.com/251554816794165

Last week's bestsellers!

Congratulations to former bookseller Tara on these fantastic engagement photos at the bookstore!

In one week - see you in Ann Arbor @literatibookstore.bsky.social! literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

It's Great Lakes season, which means it's Great Lakes Reads season. Full list: literatibookstore.com/list/great-l...

Don’t miss Lydi Conklin in conversation tonight with Julie Buntin! 6:30. Then on Thurs: Gary Shteyngart signs books at 1pm!

Turning Point:    We spoke to U. of Michigan prof Scott Ellsworth about his book "Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination & the Rebirth of America." pulp.aadl.org/node/644369 @scottellsworth.bsky.social is at @literatibookstore.bsky.social on July 22.

When you shop at a bookstore vs Amazon, instead of buying four things you don’t actually need, you’ll end up with four books that can change your life.

We will be closed July 4th. Be safe and see you Saturday!

From a letterpress bookmark for Literati Cultura. Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt.

Recent Literati bestsellers!

Happy Pride Month!

Thank you everyone who came last night for the launch of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Thank you to our incredible events staff, supportive customers, BINC, our fantastic interviewer April Baer, and, of course, a friend I met almost 20 years ago, the wonderful Taylor Jenkins Reid!

Literati is going International! Join us for curated adventures to the best bookish destinations - starting in Paris! Limited availability remaining for the October 2025 dates. Find out more and help us choose our next destinations!  LIteratiTours.com

Danielle Leavitt's "By the Second Spring" covers the 1st year of the invasion of Ukraine through the eyes of 7 people. Leavitt, who lives in Ann Arbor, will speak at @literatibookstore.bsky.social on Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 pm with U-M Professor Emeritus Ronald Suny. pulp.aadl.org/node/642429

I'll be reading in Ann Arbor tomorrow @literatibookstore.bsky.social Come through if you can! literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

Join the Literati Grassroots Book Club! We'll dive into sociological, political, and historical texts and discuss what we learn in the context of our tumultuous political climate. Learn more: literatibookstore.com/event/2025-0...

My hometown school librarian has suffered years of abuse and is now taking a stand and fighting back. Show your support here: gofund.me/95c3a17d

SO excited to be at the delightful Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social tonight w/ the incomparable Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social moderating a chat about LAWLESS! A2/MITTEN people - come by if you can!! (Indie bookstores = the best.) www.literatibookstore.com/event/leah-l...