Detroit Writing Room Book Club ft. Rochelle Riley
Detroit Writing Room
Named after Michigan’s state reptile, Painted Turtle publishes books on regional topics of cultural and historical interest for a general readership.
Brewed in Michigan: The New Golden Age of Brewing in the Great Beer State is William Rapai’s "Ode on a Grecian Urn"—a discussion of art and art’s audience. The art in this case is beer. Craft beer. Michigan craft beer, to be exact. Like the Great Lakes and the automobile, beer has become a part of Michigan’s identity. In 2016, Michigan ranked fifth in the number of craft breweries in the nation and tenth in the nation in craft beer production. Brewed in Michigan is a book for beer enthusiasts and for people who want a better understanding of what makes Michigan beer special. Cheers!
Detroit Writing Room
An updated guide to Detroit’s renowned open-air farmers market, featuring stories and recipes from four generations of families, with new information, photos, and recipes.
New edition of the popular comprehensive history of Detroit Tigers baseball.
The nation’s longest-serving attorney general tells the story of a life that spanned two centuries and a career that helped transform consumer protection and public interest law.
A history of three of Detroit’s most irreverent and memorable alt-media publications—Orbit, Fun, and White Noise—from 1978 to 1999.
Explores the life, creative drive, and notable projects of modernist architect Minoru Yamasaki.
Traces the history of the cemetery in nineteenth- and twentieth-century America, with a specific discussion of the art, architecture, and history of the cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Uses historic and contemporary images to trace the region’s evolution to a modern-day tourist destination.
A compelling look at the contemporary art and artists that are transforming Detroit’s physical landscape.
Presents photos from a unique community exhibit sponsored by the Detroit Institute of Arts.
A practical guide to what's working in urban reinvention with examples drawn from Detroit and other cities.
A photographic survey of 31 railroad stations around the state of Michigan with architectural observations and short histories of each.
A vibrantly photographed historical survey of significant Detroit houses of worship.
Examines in text and vivid photographs a thirty-year span of Detroit Tigers baseball, from 1920 to 1950.
A lively and thorough history of Detroit’s culinary icon: the coney island hot dog.
Compelling historical snapshots of figures and episodes in Detroit history, from the familiar to the obscure.
The story of seminal Ann Arbor punk rock band the Stooges, told through original interviews with the band members and associates.
A definitive history of the MC5 that considers the band’s musical legacy and revolutionary political roots.
A photo-driven insider’s look at Bob Seger’s career from the early days to his breakthrough as a world-famous musician.
The true story of a murder-suicide at Kalamazoo College and its rippling effects on the campus community.