65memories Member Username: 65memories
Post Number: 492 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 9:23 pm: | |
Just picked up a book of mysteries at Borders with each story set in a different Detroit location...Corktown, Grandmont/Rosedale, Brush Park, Woodward, etc. The book is titled Detroit Noir. Four of the authors were there signing books, one of whom happened to be an old Detroit Open School fellow-parent, Roger Johnson, whom I haven't seen in about 8 years. He was as surprised to see me as I was to see him. Other stories were written by Loren Estleman, Joyce Carol Oates, Craig Holden, Desiree Cooper, among others. The concept, offering some of Detroit's best literary talents in one anthology, started a couple of years ago with Brooklyn Noir. Haven't read the book yet, but it looks promising. Just wanted to let the Forum know, since it captures so many facets of the city. |
Corktownmark Member Username: Corktownmark
Post Number: 358 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 10:03 pm: | |
thanks 65M sounds good |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2611 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 10:10 am: | |
Already on top of this, but thanks for the reminder... https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5/116830.html?1195132176 |
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421
Post Number: 220 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 12:41 pm: | |
Kathleen- I saw some info you have for tonites caroling. I just cant seem to find it. Could you send me thet link, please. pgn421@comcast.net. Thanks |
65memories Member Username: 65memories
Post Number: 493 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 8:35 pm: | |
Thanks, Kathleen..don't know how I missed your original post. |
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2614 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, December 03, 2007 - 1:20 pm: | |
I picked up an autographed copy this morning...a gift to us from Santa!! Wish I could have made it out to one of the booksignings, but there are so many great activities going on this holiday season! |
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