Sponsored by The Book Club of Detroit As soon as people in the West learned to print, they made little books. But what types of books were produced in very small formats, and why? Using examples from her collection, Jennifer Larson will describe the development of miniature formats and typography, […]
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by Marcia McBrien The best children’s literature doesn’t only entertain – it also helps young people develop empathy and confront difficult issues through reading, explained Dr. Kristy Spann, educator and member of the Book Club of Detroit. At a July 13 meeting of the Book Club of Detroit, Dr. Spann […]
By Marcia McBrien In war, not all battles are about taking territory or capturing enemy forces. An important – but largely hidden – aspect of war is a fight for hearts and minds. On April 13, thanks to retired U.S. Army Major Joseph L. Tebor, members of the Book Club […]
By Marcia McBrien How and where readers buy books – and how they bought reading material in the past – is a question “just as serious as it is fun,” said Paul J. Erickson, director of the Clements Library at the University of Michigan. Speaking to the Book Club of […]
by Marcia McBrien The Book Club of Detroit’s annual holiday luncheon is always a joyful and well-attended occasion. The mood at this year’s event was especially celebratory, as BCD marked its 65th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan. Our special […]