[Michlib-l] 2019 Community READS - Beautiful Music by Michael Zadoorian

[Donna Olson]

The Neighborhood Library Association (NLA) is pleased to announce the
selection of their 10th annual Community Reads book, *Beautiful Music* by
Michael Zadoorian.  Set in the early 1970’s Detroit, a racially divided
city still reeling from its violent riot of 1967, *Beautiful Music* is the
story of one young man’s transformation through music.  After tragedy
strikes the family, the young man finds his own reason to carry on: rock
‘n’ roll. In the vein of Nick Hornby and Tobias Wolff, yet with a style
very much Zadoorian’s own, this 2018 Michigan Notable Book is a touching
tale about the power of music and its ability to *save one’s soul*.

Each of the six NLA libraries will host book discussions and book-related
events, culminating in an author visit at 7 PM Wednesday, November 13 at
Novi Public Library. Doors open at 6:30 PM

Participating libraries are Lyon Township Public Library, Northville
District Library, Novi Public Library, Salem-South Lyon District Library,
Walled Lake City Library, and Wixom Public Library.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Reads events:

*A Decade Under the Influence*

Walled Lake City Library

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in
American cinema.

Part 1: Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm

Part 2: Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm

Part 3: Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 pm



*Detroit 67 Perspectives**: Myth of the Model City *

Wixom Public Library

Billy Winkel of the *Detroit Historical Society *explores the events that
took place in the summer of 1967, and the impact on the people of southeast
Michigan.

Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm.

*DIY Vinyl*

Lyon Township Public Library

Make your own bookmarks or coasters from old LP vinyl albums. All supplies
provided.

Saturday, October 12 at 2 pm

*Musical Jam Sessions*

Salem-South Lyon District Library

Play songs, merge new ideas, learn musical theory, and make new friends.
All levels of experience and instruments welcome.

October 16, November 13, December 11



*Meet Author Gordon Castelnero *

Northville District Library

Meet the author of *Detroit TV Land *for an exploration of the colorful and
quirky local TV programs that captured the creative spirit of Detroit in
the 1960s.

Wednesday, October 23 at 7 pm



*Meet the Author Michael Zadoorian*

*Wednesday, November 13 from 7 - 9 pm at the Novi Public Library*

*Doors open at 6:30 pm.   Reserve your spot today!   248-349-0720 |
novilibrary.org <http://novilibrary.org>*



Registration is required for the author visit and may be required for the
other events.  Contact each library for details.



*Book Discussions*

Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm

Wixom Public Library

(held at The Drafting Table Brewing Co.)



Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm

Lyon Township Public Library

(held at Tucker’s Kitchen & Bar in New Hudson)



Wednesday, October 16 at Noon

Novi Public Library



Thursday, October 17 at Noon

Walled Lake City Library



Monday, November 11 at 7 pm

Northville District Library



Thursday, November 14 at 7 pm

Salem-South Lyon District Library



Everyone is welcome to attend the Community Reads events. Contact each
library to register.  Visit the NLA website for complete details at
https://nlacommunityreads.weebly.com/.

Thank you for your interest!

The Neighborhood Library Association



*Donna Olson, Director*

*Salem-South Lyon District Library*

9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178

Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593

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