Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Since 1988, the Lambda Literary Awards have celebrated works that explore LGBT themes. Categories include Humor, Romance and Biography. This year's winners were announced—check out the list at Brilliant Books!
Thursday, June 9, 2022.
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!
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a time of celebration, of protest, of community, and also of education—about identity, sexuality, intersectionality, and so much more
This month, our bookseller Periwinkle is delving into the field of human sexuality, a somewhat off-limit topic in our society (and the subject of Peri's current degree). In a series of articles, they will guide people of all ages and sexual orientations through many complex (and often taboo) topics included under the umbrella of human sexuality.
First up, Periwinkle's top recommendations for covering the basics, including those you never learned about in school.
Peri's Introduction to Human Sexuality
Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
In honor of Audiobook Month, we're taking a moment to celebrate one of the fastest growing ways to enjoy a book. Thanks to the rise of digital audio, it no longer takes a stack of cassettes or a sleeve of CDs to listen to even the longest of books. And with so many talented narrators lending their voices to books both new and old, audiobooks are more diverse and accessible than ever!
Looking for a great new read to enjoy in audio? Today Caitlin, our audiobook selector for Brilliant Books Monthly, is sharing some of her favorite audiobooks!
Friday, June 3, 2022.
There are lots of big and scary things happening in the world right now. The school shooting in Uvalde, the invasion of Ukraine, systemic violence against people of color, the ongoing toll of the pandemic: these are hard things to deal with as an adult, let alone explain to a child.
Today, we're sharing some resources for discussing those big topics with kids.
Explore our article below to find expert articles on child psychology and age-appropriate books that will help open conversations about mental health — and give children space to explore, express, and work through those big, scary feelings.
Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Garden lovers, get ready: the Omena Garden Walk is back! Take a tour through seven gardens in the picturesque town of Omena, Michigan, to enjoy the beauty of gardens and draw inspiration for your own green spaces. Learn more about the event — and preorder tickets — at Brilliant Books.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month — and one of our favorite times of the year.
Explore some of our recent LGBTQ+ collections, from recommendations to new queer books to book awards. And keep an eye out for more Pride content, coming out throughout the month!
Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
The search for Waldo is once again coming to life in Downtown Traverse City! Starting June 1st, Waldo will be visiting sixteen downtown stores and restaurants. Pick up a passport at any of the participating locations (listed below), and collect a stamp or signature in your Waldo passport wherever you spot him.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
The Nebulas recognize the best works of science fiction and fantasy published in the United States, as selected by members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and are considered among the most prestigious awards for these genres.
Friday May 27, 2022.
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.
