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The Alpena Book Festival brings together a growing cadre of Michigan authors to Northeastern Michigan while promoting the cause of adult literacy. The Alpena Book Festival is the only book festival held in our region. A full day event, the festival includes panel discussions, author talks, meet and greets, and educational sessions for aspiring writers.
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Each year brings a variety of authors children’s literature, young adult, science fiction, literary fiction, mystery, Michigan based fiction and non-fiction, and graphic novelists to name a few.
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Are you a Michigan author or illustrator looking to attend? Send us a secure message using the Contact Us page!
Presented by:
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
​Dedicated to serving as a regional gathering place for learning and quality cultural experiences, the Library also acts as a primary resource for historical research, enrichment opportunities, and educational support. The Library is committed to building a reading community while providing quality humanities programming unique to this area of the state.
Blue Phoenix Books
Blue Phoenix Books is located in the Historic John Rowe Building in beautiful Downtown Alpena, along with My Glass Wings. Come in and browse two great stores, Books in front Glass in back!
Blue Phoenix Books is not only providing a venue to purchase books, but a place to relax, meet neighbors and discover local talent. Enjoy a coffee, frozen yogurt or fresh baked goods by As You Wish, we invite you to stay awhile!
Olivet Book and Gift
Bob's Bullpen
The Bullpen is North East Michigan's largest collection of new and used comics, related nerd swag, birthday party solutions and professional comic studio.
"Refreshing Resources for Living" is the ambitious offering of Olivet Book & Gift in downtown Alpena and it is an offering refreshingly fulfilled by owner and manager Mary L.Rajasekhar who carries inspirational merchandise "for every major life event."
Opened in August of 1990, the shop proudly offers inspirational books, music, cards, gifts, apparel, videos and games, as well as a complete stock of bibles and church goods. It is also the place to visit for memorable baptismal, communion, and confirmation, wedding, and funeral items.
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