Humanity for Prisoners, along with the Bookman, is honored to welcome Best-Selling Author and Activist Sister Helen Prejean to Grand Haven. In 1982 Sister Prejean became the spiritual advisor to Patrick Sonnier, a convicted killer sentenced to die in the electric chair. Her relationships with Sonnier, the victim’s family and the men whose job it is…
Join us for a Night at The Bookman: A Mystery Lovers Party happening Wednesday, October 24 from 6pm-8pm. FREE EVENT • Meet Michigan Mystery Writers: P.J. Parrish, Albert Bell, Maris Soule, Richard Baldwin, and Gail Meade • Collect Clues to Solve The Bookman Mystery • Enter for a Chance to Win a Prize • Spooky…
Jon McDonald, Matt Schenk, and Nancy Hart, who are faculty in the Illustration Program at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, MI come together with their students and Lee S. Brown for this November show. The great tradition of imparting and receiving knowledge continues as “Jon McDonald and Friends” show us how it’s done.
The Lakeland Artists Fall Art Show at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum will host an "End of Show Celebration" on First Friday Gallery Walk Night, November 2, 2018. Popular vote awards will be announced at 6:30. Join us for appetizers and beverages on November 2 from 6 to 8 pm. The show will be on exhibit…
The November 2 First-Friday Dance at Grand Haven’s D&W Fresh Market will run from 7-10 p.m. and will feature the Frank Eimer Band. The dance will be held in the store’s café area with spillover dancing in the aisles. Frank Eimer and his group have been around the area since the 1960s. The band plays…
Why Shakespeare? Join us for a discussion of why Shakespeare is so popular, focusing on the playwright's role in associated works of literature like Station Eleven. Presented in partnership with the Big Read Lakeshore. For more information, go to https://hope.edu/offices/big-read/ For more information, contact Larry Halverson at (616) 842-5560 x222
We will have kindergarten teacher Casey Criswell in the store to guest read "Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving" by Dav Pikley. Recognize the author? He's most known for writing the "Captain Underpants" series! We will also have crafts available for your kiddos as well.
Matt Gabriel is a Singer/Songwriter who has spent over a decade writing and performing music around the country. The quality of Folk and Blues you would expect from an artist who grew up between Chicago and Detroit. A must see live show with a very approachable recorded sound. It’s music you can trust and believe…
The Bookman after hours! (kinda). Come out to enjoy our special after hours Holiday shopping kickoff event! Local children's author Amy Young will be reading her new book Sparkle's First Christmas as well as doing a drawing demonstration for the kiddos from 5-6pm. Also enjoy a stellar performance by the local music duo Channing &…
Holiday Extravaganza at The Bookman! We will have an *amazing* group of local authors (see list below) in the store signing and their books. You'll have to take advantage of this chance to speak with so many different local writers that have impacted and inspired our community. And as a bonus, the local adult literary…