Friday, January 18th, 2019

This fall, we announced our first ever Brilliant Books Monthly story contest, asking subscribers of our flagship service to share their experience for a chance to win three extra months of hand-picked books.  We had initially intended to choose only one winner by random draw, but the stories were so good we wanted to give someone else a chance to win, too!  Congratulations to our two winners, Kate and Wayne!  You can check out their stories below!

Wayne's Story                              Kate's Story

Friday, January 18th, 2019

Award-winning and much beloved poet Mary Oliver passed away this week.

Best known for her accessible writing style and attunement to nature, Oliver's work made her one of the most popular poets in the country.  Though she was not always critically acclaimed, her work nonetheless earned her both a Pulitzer Prize (in 1984 for her collection American Primitive) and a National Book Award (in 1992 for New and Selected Poems).

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Thursday, January 17th, 2019

As far as small farmers are concerned, Northern Michigan is the perfect place to grow, and not just in terms of crops.  One of the best professional and educational resources for small-scale growers in Michigan is the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference, which, for the past several years, we at Brilliant Books have had the pleasure to be a part of!

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Monday, January 14th, 2019

It's here!  Our long awaited Winter Staff Favorites List has finally been revealed.  From brand new releases to older titles you might have missed, there's something for everyone on this list.  How many have you read?

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Friday, January 11th, 2019

The Amical's Cookbook Dinner Series continues through this weekend.  If you haven't checked it out yet, don't miss your chance!  The menu for this segment is based on the flavors of Thailand.

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