Friday, March 12th, 2021
Interested in joining the Brilliant Books team? We're looking to hire an intelligent and energetic bookseller who's got great customer service skills, is tech savvy and willing to learn, and, of course, loves books!
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
The Battle of the Books is a book-based quiz competition for fourth and fifth graders in the Grand Traverse community. Kids read incredible stories together and then experience heart-pounding moments in competition. This weekend, the two finalist teams will battle for the top spot!
Thursday, March 11th, 2021
When we first got a note from the folks at Glen Lake Community Schools asking whether we could get copies of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, it seemed like a straightforward question. Then they told us how many they wanted: a copy for every student, teacher, and member of staff, more than 850 in total. It was the start of an ambitious project to foster not only reading but a sense of connection in the uncertain times of the pandemic.
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
With Restaurant Week still in full swing, we thought it would be a great time to highlight not only some of the chefs whose creations you can try, but also some of their favorite cookbooks!
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
Well folks, we've made it this far. There's a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to the vaccine, though there's no telling how much tunnel we actually have left. As a business, we're doing all right for now, but it's a cautious sort of all right—like when you're not actively slipping on an icy patch of sidewalk, but you know that at any minute the footing could get unexpectedly treacherous.
Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
The continuing pandemic hasn't put a damper on the National Writers Series. The new year kicks off with a brand new lineup of virtual events with bestselling guest authors, including Imbolo Mbue, Martha Teichner, Diane Rehm, and more! Reserve your books and register to join the conversation.
Monday, October 12th, 2020
Tomorrow marks the kickoff of Amazon Prime Day, and we know lots of you are already planning your purchases. Now that we are living in a new normal, there are some things you should consider.
Thursday, August 20th, 2020
The official plan to reopen Front Street to vehicle traffic has been set! Check out the dates for the phased reopening so you can plan your route downtown.
Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
Along with our fellow Traverse City businesses, we've noticed a rather disturbing trend of late, and it's something we all need to address.
Friday, August 7th, 2020
Now is the perfect time of year for a little stargazing. With the peak of the Perseid Meteor shower coming up soon and the comet NEOWISE still visible with binoculars or backyard telescope, there's definitely lots to see.
