“The Bell Jar”
August 13, 2019Powerful images of isolation driven by an impending mental breakdown drive this classic novel by Sylvia Plath. It’s both difficult and illuminating to find yourself inside the main character’s head, where reality and the symptoms of her psychosis often mingle indistinguishably. If you’ve read the classic novel about Esther Greenwood’s struggle to maintain a promising
Celebrate Romance Day
August 13, 2019Gathering Volumes bookstore has deemed it Romance Day, and what better way to celebrate than to have acclaimed romance novelist Miranda Kruse sell and sign books for her devoted fans? Kruse is best known for her To Be Thy Loved series which consists of the delightful mix of paranormal, fantasy and, of course, romance. 11am-3pm
Karin Slaughter at Authors! Series
August 13, 2019The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is bringing the thrills with a visit from best-selling mystery author, Karin Slaughter, to discuss her newest installment of the popular Will Trent series— The Last Widow. It’s full of action from mysterious abductions to bombings, with an undercover operation where Trent is determined to save his beguiling partner,
Poems by Kayla Marie Williams
July 30, 2019The Cocklebur Press Monthly Reading Series welcomes Toledo poet Kayla Marie Williams to Gathering Volumes as the featured reader in the otherwise open lineup. Williams, who is currently at work on a book, is known for hosting a music show, Radio Alchemy, where she also presents poetry at the end of each episode. Readers who
Meet Elizabeth Berg
July 30, 2019As part of the Lucas County Public Library’s Authors! Series, Elizabeth Berg— celebrated author of Night of Miracles, The Story of Arthur Truluv and more than 30 other books— will give a presentation followed by a Q&A. Known for her engaging talks, Berg has had her stories adapted for TV movies and the stage. Her
Meet University of Toledo Press authors
July 2, 2019Meet University of Toledo Press authors and get your copies of their books signed at this free open house event. UT Press authors are known for specializing in the history, culture and heritage of the Glass City, so you’ll get to pick their brains about a variety of subjects. Check their website for updates on
Poetryspeaks Poetry Slam at Hill Street Blues Cafe
July 2, 2019Rise above your stage fright and show off your poetry prowess at the Poetryspeaks Poetry Slam! Participants will have a chance to win $75 with first place and $50 for second place. The deadline to enter is July 4. $15 entry fee | 6-10pm | Thursday, July 11 Hill Street Blues Cafe, 3535 Hill Ave.
Discussion of “The Great Gatsby”
July 2, 2019Embark on a discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a novel that pairs well with the Toledo Museum of Art’s most recent exhibit— Life is a Highway— in that the book uses cars as symbols of opulence and greed. This TMA Art Book Club meeting is sure to be an engaging discussion of
A Good Union
June 19, 2019Support two of the “finest blue-collar poets in the UAW Local 12,” Adrian Lime and Dan Denton during the June installment of Art & Performance Poetry.
Land Of Extremes
June 19, 2019Meet the author, and hear her read from her new book, Havoc and Solace: Poems from the Inland West, during an event hosted by the Toledo Poetry Museum.