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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 2d

We must not let them decide what we can read. Because if they decide our books, they decide our words, our thoughts, our lives.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 2d

This Banned Books Week: Read banned books, learn about censorship efforts, and support librarians, booksellers, publishers, and book professionals now on the front line of this important fight.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 2d

It takes a toll. Those who entered this profession to spread joy for books and fight illiteracy do not deserve to be harassed, doxxed, and humiliated.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 2d

No book person should be harassed just for doing their job. In fact, my high school librarian, a 37-year school employee, filed a lawsuit to stop what reportedly has been years of being publicly called a pedophile & groomer. (A link to support legal fees are here: www.gofundme.com/f/legal-supp... )

Donate to Legal Fees for Librarian Christine Beachler

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 2d

These days, those who challenge and seek to ban books go after not only books, but the people who shelve them. They harass and humiliate our librarians and booksellers.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Banned Book Week…. And while we must highlight banned books and censorship efforts, we must all pay tribute to those suddenly thrust into the banned book front lines.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 3d

Two notes found near each other:

“Endless first date; perpetual butterflies. Oh, how can one week shift my universe?”

“i have not been here since my husband died suddenly at xmas. Today is our 32nd wedding anniversary and we always came here. My life has changed. My husband is gone. Im so sad.“

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 5d

Happy pub day to this sweet book.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 7d

It's getting batty out there.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 12d

50 years! Congratulations to this Ann Arbor gem on their 50th anniversary. It’s an inspiration to us small business owners everywhere. Thanks, West Side Books, for your outstanding selection of books (and sometimes typewriters). Well done.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 14d

We are only free when we can openly laugh at those in power. This is true no matter where you fall on the political spectrum.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 14d

When life imitates art…

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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 15d

We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2025 shortlist – six books that ‘are all brilliantly written and brilliantly human’.

➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2025

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 20d

When control rests in the hands of the few, then the few control the rest of us.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 20d

RIP 5 years ago today to a pioneer who believed in listening and learning and empathy.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 25d

I found this stuck onto our exterior window. I was about to remove it, then decided to leave it.

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 26d

Want some poetry recs? Our poetry buyer, Wroxy, writes about some of her favorites:

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Plethora: A Literati Poetry Newsletter [September/October '25]

Hello poetry lovers! If you don’t already know me, I’m Wroxy, Literati’s poetry buyer and curator of Plethora, our poetry newsletter. Starting with this issue for September & October, Plethora is offi...

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 29d

Our team works so hard each month to curate our in-store displays! If you’re wandering and searching for a new great book, chances are, you’ll find one browsing our monthly displays. Here are some for September!

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · 29d

My hometown school librarian is now being counter-sued... Here's how to donate to the GoFundMe to help legal fees: www.gofundme.com/f/legal-supp...

Donate to Legal Fees for Librarian Christine Beachler, organized by Michelle Vanallsburg

WZZM 13 On Your Side Story No one should be consistently attacked… Michelle Vanallsburg needs your support for Legal Fees for Librarian Christine Beachler

www.gofundme.com

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our lives are analog.

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Larry La Fountain @larrylafountain.bsky.social · Sep 4

Magdalena Zaborowska will present her newest book, "James Baldwin: The Life Album," on Wednesday, September 10th, at @literatibookstore.bsky.social in Ann Arbor (124 E Washington Street). Come celebrate the release in conversation with Dr. Frieda Ekotto!

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Unbound Edition Press @unboundedition.bsky.social · Sep 5

Save the date! On Wednesday, September 24th, Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, MI welcomes esteemed poet Angie Estes to celebrate the release of Last Day on Earth in the Eternal City (Unbound Edition Press, 2025).
Learn More: www.unboundedition.com/events/

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to Amanda Uhle for becoming our recent #1 bestseller!

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · Aug 31

We are closed on Labor Day, resting, reading, and readying for the upcoming football and fall and festive season. We will see you Tuesday!

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Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social · Aug 29

Pretty, pretty, pretty bookstore.

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