Traffic is Returning to Front Street
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.
Around Town
We Need to Talk
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.
Look to the Sky
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.
Introducing the New National Writers Series!
Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
For years, the National Writers Series has been hosting a year round festival of spectacular events, hosting award-winning authors from Margaret Atwood to Michael Zadoorian. And for years, we've been getting wistful notes from our customers around the country who wish they could join in on the fun.
Readers, now's your chance.
Black Lives Matter
As a bookstore, there are a lot of different ideas contained on our shelves. All kinds of different viewpoints and opinions. But here's something that's not an opinion:
Black lives matter.
National Writers Series Updated Schedule
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
To best protect our community, all National Writers Series in-person events for May, June, and July have been called off. However, that doesn't mean that you have to miss out on these incredible discussions! Check out the full list of all of the events that have been rescheduled or moved online below!
The Latest Change is The Hardest Yet
Tuesday, April 14th, 2020
Nothing about this pandemic has been easy to cope with, but the news we received today has felt like a bit of a sucker punch. We're writing not only to tell you what happened, but also to ask for your help to get through it.
Find Waldo at Brilliant Books!
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
oday, we got the news that Find Waldo Local, the real, live, nation-wide Where's Waldo search we help host each June, has been postponed until next year. While we wait, the publishers are putting together a digital version for Waldo Watchers worldwide, but meanwhile, we thought you might like to try to spot Waldo right here at Brilliant Books!
Introducing Our Temporary Staff Members
Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
With all but three staff members now working from home, it seems we've added a few unexpected additions to our staff. Meet our favorite furry coworkers:
Fiction Fridays with Heather Shumaker
Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
We had planned to host local author Heather Shumaker for several events this coming spring, but as with so many other plans, we've had to do some revising. Luckily, Heather is hosting a weekly video show called Fiction Fridays, so even if you can't come meet her in person, you still have a chance to learn about the writing process, what it's like to be an author, and, of course, her books!