Michigan Public Reads

Juan Garcés, author of Love in Four Dots joins us to tell us the story of Sofía and Federico, lovers who wrote letters in a secret code within the pages of a novel to smuggle their messages back-and-forth while Federico was held in military prison.

The United Auto Workers prepare for contract talks, Juan Garcés’ book created from cracking a secret, prison code, and a conversation with Detroit-based musician, Baddie Brooks

These new releases might take you from Europe to Africa to the Middle East to Russia and the United States — without leaving your hammock.

Thank you to everyone who attended the discussion event in Flint and via Zoom! Here's a recap, plus what we're reading next.

Former Governor Rick Snyder joins State House Republicans on the campaign trail, Michigan's falling population creates issues for school districts, and Kelsey Ronan's Flint inspired book Chevy in the Hole.

Today, updates on a marijuana industry bribery investigation. Plus, we paid tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot. Then, a conversation with Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper's Daughter, on her latest novel. We also heard about the peculiar dance of a northern Michigan bird from Points North on Interlochen Public Radio.

Michigan Radio’s new Michigan Radio Reads book club will meet to discuss "Chevy in the Hole" by Flint-native Kelsey Ronan. The event will be held at Comma Bookstore in Flint on June 7, as well as online via Zoom.

Whether you’re looking for your next page-turning thriller or a collection of essays you won’t be able to stop thinking about, here are the books that have got Michigan Radio’s staffers excited.

We had such a great time at the first event for our new book club, Michigan Radio Reads! Here's a recap, plus what we're reading next.

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