Around Town

Jackson Bliss at Woodmere Library

Monday, August 15, 2022.

Jackson Bliss

Jackson Bliss grew up in Traverse City, and has since traveled the world and become an acclaimed author.  Now he's coming back to town for a reading of his new memoir Dream Pop Origami.

Jackson will be at the Traverse City Library this Friday, August 19th from 4:30-5:45 pm

Join him to say hello and get a peak into Dream Pop Origami, his "choose-your-own-adventure memoir" about growing up in Traverse City, traveling the world, and finding himself.

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Books On Film

Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Books on movies

Dive into film history and learn the intriguing stories behind some of the most famous movies of all time.

10 Books On Film

Come in to the store to browse our full Books on Film collection, including the stories that inspired iconic films & a selection of titles to accompany this year's Film Festival lineup!

Rainbow Story Time

Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Girl with pride flag

This Saturday, Up North Pride is coming together with Wild + Wonder, Mindful + Musical, Dharamsala TC Yoga & Wellness Studio, and Brilliant Books to present Rainbow Story Time!

Come by the event to enjoy a morning of storybook reading for young readers, complete with craft time.  Don't miss our inclusive book sale at the event—10% of each purchase benefits Up North Pride!

We hope to see you there!

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The New Puzzles Gondola!

Friday May 27, 2022.

Puzzles gondola

 

Look at our new puzzles display!  Isn't she beautiful?

Similar to the games gondola we added last year, this new display lets us expand our puzzles section—and gives customers more room to browse.

Swing by the store to check it out, or check out our puzzle collection online.  (It's still full of awesome puzzles, even if you don't get the full gondola experience).

Learn more about our new display below.

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Aftermath

Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

StorefrontHappy National Small Business Week!  There are so many reasons to celebrate small businesses.  To name just a few:

• We're part of a vibrant community, and are invested in local economies & initiatives.
• We encourage employees to play to their strengths and interests, rather than fitting a job description.
• We get to know our customers by name (and reading preference!)

But as much as we love being a small business, it's true: being small has its challenges.

Lately, we've been reflecting on what it means to be a small business that survived the pandemic.  Read our latest article to learn more about how the pandemic is still impacting us, how we're feeling going forward, and how you can continue to support us.

The Aftermath

Art Walk 2022

Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Rebecca Howe paintingThis Friday, Traverse City is once again celebrating local artists with Art Walk!  Downtown businesses are bringing in all kinds of visual & musical artists to highlight our town's vibrant arts community.

There will be tons to do, including live music at multiple locations—and it looks like we'll have great weather for the occasion!  Head downtown this Friday (May 6) from 4-7pm to join in the festivities.

At Brilliant Books, we're excited to host painter and multimedia artist Rebecca Howe.  Drop by between 4 and 7pm to browse books, art, and watch Rebecca's creative process in a live demonstration!  Rebecca's art (both originals and prints) will also be available for purchase.

Want to learn more about Art Walk?  Find more details (and an interview with Rebecca!) below.

Art Walk 2022

Tales Retold

Thursday, March 17th, 2022

Actors in bright dresses dance onstage during a performance of Cinderella at the Old Town Theatre. At the bottom, a purple banner featuring the Old Town Playhouse logo and the following text: "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, February 17th through March 19th"What do Rodgers and Hammerstein have in common with YA authors?  The knack for a great retelling!  Caitlin shares her love for adaptations, from a classic fairy tale onstage at the Old Town Playhouse to works of classic literature, mythology, and more rewoven into new shapes for readers to discover all over again.

See Them All

 

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