Kazoo Books

" Lynn Houghton, history professor at WMU and co-author of Kalamazoo Lost and Found will be discussing the history of our area and her book. Friendship Village."

"Kay Oppliger, President of the Historical Society of Oshtemo will be talking about the history and current restoration of the Drake House located across the street from Friendship Village. Friendship Village."

"This program will focus on character development. There will be social time from 6:30-7:00, and the program begins at 7:00. Our guest will be local author Maris Soule. Her new book is the The Crows from Five Star Press. She will be discussing writing tips for creating unforgettable characters ... (more)in fiction or memoir writing. Maris teaches writing seminars in the area when she isn’t working on her next book. Public is welcome. It will be a great time to meet this author. Books will be available."

"This is a different format for us in order to accommodate these authors as they travel between Ann Arbor and Chicago. Lunch will be provided and the program will be an informal discussion. From Chicago, we welcome Libby Fischer Hellmann, author of An Eye for Murder and her recent anthology Chicago ... (more)Blues. She is published by Bleak House Books and Poisoned Pen Press. Also joining us is Cara Black who writes the Aimee Leduc series set in Paris, published by Soho Crime Press. Cara lives in San Francisco. Reservations are appreciated. Books by both authors are in the store and will be available for signing."

"Nick Kekic, author of A Fine Place for a City will be talking about Titus Bronson, the founder of Kalamazoo and discussing the early history of our town. Program will be held at Friendship Village."

"Kalamazoo web designer Sharon Fredesna will be speaking on boosting marketing and perception with professionally designed business cards and flyers. Kazoo Book II, Annex."