Lit

Photographer Amanda Lucidon was the only female photographer in the White House during Obama’s administration, and her new book, Chasing Light, gives us never-before-seen photos of the former first family’s presidential terms during a special Open Book Presents: Chasing Light with Amanda Lucidon.

Whether you consider yourself a novice or expert poet, all are welcome to Lourde’s Poetry Jam, themed “Our Roots Run Deep,” encouraging locals to bring poems related to their personal heritage or the diversity of American culture.

Ralph Warren’s debut novel Target marks the beginning of a new life for him. A new chapter in his remarkable story began in January 2017 when President Obama commuted his life sentence two days before Obama left office. Warren had spent 27-and-a-half years in prison due the ‘three strikes and you’re out’ drug sentencing laws. Now, Warren’s taking control of his future, pursuing his love of writing and speaking about his experiences in the hope that it will make a difference.

The Sylvania Franciscan Village is offering a dinner and book event with the chosen book “Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust,” by Immaculee Ilibagiza.

Come meet Eriksen at a special reading and discussion at Gathering Volumes Bookstore, and pick up her empathetic guide to supportive parenting.

For the second year, the Black Cloister celebrates the renowned poetry of Burns through music, drink, and camaraderie with Robert Burns Night.

Migrating, celebrating

Here we are again: A new year upon us and all those unhealthy habits you promised to change taunting you like that second slice of holiday pie. It’s time for something new, time to take control. Melissa Hartwig, cofounder of the Whole30 nutrition program, offers two books to help you do just that.

Since Toledo was founded in 1837, a lot has changed. Bibliophiles, history-buffs, and Toledoans beaming with Glass City pride will love these books on...

Whether you need a last-minute gift or want to stock up on books for yourself, the Friends of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Happy Holiday Book Flood Sale will help stock your shelves.

Ten featured locals will tell stories on the theme, followed by a half-hour open mic to give the audience a chance to join in.

Hosted by Heather Miller-Klinger, this accessible yoga session is perfect for anyone unsure if they can handle the bends and stretches.

Hear Vance discuss Hillbilly Elegy at Bowling Green State University as part of its Common Read author presentation program.

Poets, writers, slam artists and verbal fencers will test their lingual mettle during the third and final round of SLAM!

Discover the habits of successful people, by setting and following steps to realize your dreams.

The book contains a collection of stories that tackle forgotten musicians, clubs of all different varieties, and a soul familiar to any lover of jazz, Toledo.