FEBRUARY EVENTS
February, 2012
Help your Valentine (or yourself) get organized!
Moleskine 2012 Planners are now 50% off!
BOOK SALE! IT’S A BIG ONE!
50% OFF BOOKS FROM ALL GENRES!
We did an inventory count and realized we need to have a big sale! Come on in and get some GREAT deals on Fiction, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Religion, History, Poetry, Children’s, Young Adult, Cooking, Gardening, Art, Architecture, Home Decor, and more!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 7:00 p.m.
GARY EBERLE
AQUINAS COLLEGE: THE FIRST 125 YEARS
Aquinas professor and author of numerous books, Gary Eberle will be here to read from and discuss his newest book, Aquinas College: The First 125 Years (hardcover, $32). The book explores Aquinas College through wars, the Great Depression, cultural changes and more. Professor Eberle has won many awards for his writing; join us to hear him talk about his latest book!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
FIRST SATURDAY FOR KIDS STORYTIME
Joelle is back with another favorite story, Arthur’s Great Big Valentine, by Lillian Hoban, and more coloring pages! Bring your little ones in to hear how Arthur and his best friend saved their friendship! This event is free and no reservations are needed.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 p.m.
JENI DECKER
I WISH I WERE ENGULFED IN FLAMES: MY INSANE LIFE RAISING TWO BOYS WITH AUTISM
Michigan author Jeni Decker will share from her memoir about life as the mother of two sons with autism. I Wish I Were Engulfed in Flames: My Insane Life Raising Two Boys with Autism($24.95) is charming, filled with self-deprecating humor, hilarious situations, and tender poignancy as well. Her sense of humor and her love for her family shine through!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TRADITIONAL AUTHOR SIGNING WITH
W.S. GAGER
HUMOROUS WHODUNITS: A CASE OF INFATUATION
Wendy Gager writes funny mysteries that really keep you guessing! Come meet her and have her sign your copy of her latest book!
4TH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST AT LITLIFE
Call for Submissions: January 1 - February 29, 2012
We’re excited to announce that we’re sponsoring a 4th Annual Poetry Contest here at LitLife! We’ve read some amazing poetry submissions in the past, published a few wonderful chapbook anthologies, and hosted an equal amount of champagne celebrations for contest participants at the conclusion of National Poetry Month. We can’t wait to start it all over again! So, beginning on 1/1/2012, you may submit up to two (per poet) original, unpublished poems in any style or length. Simultaneous submissions are accepted so long as we are notified immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Entries must be sent digitally, either in the body of an email or attached as a .doc file, sent to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Also, we ask the poem(s) be typed and printed and sent to the bookstore along with a cover letter. No information should appear on the poems. The cover letter should include your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. Each entry should be mailed, along with a $10.00 entry fee, to the following address:
Literary Life Bookstore & More
c/o Poetry Contest
758 Wealthy Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Entries must be postmarked by February 29, 2012. The contest will be judged by Robert Fanning, a professor of English at Central Michigan University. Fanning is the author of two full-length poetry collections: American Prophet (Marick Press, 2009) and The Seed Thieves (Marick Press, 2006), and one chapbook, Old Bright Wheel (Ledge Press, 2003) . A graduate of the University of Michigan and Sarah Lawrence College, Fanning’s writing awards include a Creative Artist Grant from ArtServe Michigan, the Inkwell Poetry Award, and the Foley Poetry Award.
Winners will be announced at a champagne celebration at LitLife on Friday, April 27, at 7pm, which also serves as the release of the chapbook. The winning entries, along with select poems of interest, will be published in Volume 4 of the LitLife Chapbook Poetry Anthology. Look forward to notification of other events during the 2012 National Poetry Month, as well!
Questions? Call us at 616.458.8418 or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Happy writing, and much luck!
