Book Beat

08/15/2026

Be like Cameron! Don’t let the Dream Cruise stop you from getting your dream stack of books this weekend 💫

08/05/2026

Tonight at 7pm we are meeting in person and online to discuss The Three Stigmatas of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick. If you'd like to join us online, send us a smoke signal and we'll try and send you a Zoom link before 5pm. He will also post it in the link below.

Our reading group selection for July will meet August 5 to discuss Philip K. Dick and his amazing Three Stigmata.

08/04/2026

Make sure you go out to vote today! Then swing through to buy a book and enjoy this beautiful weather 🌞

07/26/2026

Tonight at Book Beat between 5-7pm meet poet Ken Mikolowski and author Rebecca Kosick. They will discuss the Alternative Press and later will be joined by several local small presses working today.

More info at: https://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/2026/06/29/q-a-with-rebecca-kosick-and-ken-mikolowski-on-the-alternative-press/

Attached Photo: Letter to Ann Mikolowski from Cay Bahnmiller

07/25/2026

The Oak Park Garden Tour is tomorrow! It is free and open to the public. Check out some gardens and stop by to sow some seeds for your mind 🌱

07/21/2026

Feeling the Odyssey itch? We’ve got you covered.

07/17/2026

This Sunday from 2-3pm meet author Jean Alicia Elster at our booth Detroit Bookfest —it’s the largest celebration of books in Michigan! Jean Alicia Elster is featured in Desiree Cooper BLACK SUMMERS anthology. See you soon! Wayne State University Press

07/14/2026

Some Moominsummer Madness to help you beat the heat 💫

07/09/2026

Save the date: July 18 at the Detroit Public Library hear a conversation with bestselling suspense writer Daniel Silva and receive a free book!

Join Book Beat and the Detroit Public Library for a free afternoon event with bestselling author Daniel Silva in conversation with Jamie Gangel on Saturday, July 18. The first 250 attendees will receive a free copy of Silva’s new novel, Ransom while supplies last.