This week weโre celebrating St. Patrickโs day and the rich culture of the Irish people. Our Center Table will be featuring books on the history and literature of Ireland as well as some fascinating stories about the Irish people. โ๏ธ We also have some great fiction written by Irish authors as well as fun and educational books for kids with an Irish theme. ๐ง๐ง Also this March, for the first time in decades, Lent, Ramadan and the Bahรก’รญ Fast coincide, making it a rare convergence of three major religious traditions observing sacred fasting periods at the same time. To celebrate, weโve set up a special cart featuring a wide variety of religious books. โ๏ธโช๏ธ๐๏ธโธ๏ธ๐ชฏโก๏ธโฏ๏ธ Remember, all kids books in both our shops are still 50% off…
Happy International Womenโs Day!
๐ฉ๐พโ๐ฆฑ๐ฑโโ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฆฐ๐ฉ๐ฝ March is not only Reading Month and a time to celebrate the power of reading, but also Womenโs History Month and a time to recognize the incredible contributions of women throughout history. With International Women’s Day this Saturday, March 8th, we are featuring a selection of books written by and about strong women. From the courageous women of World War II to education advocate Malala, and our very own Governor Gretchen Whitmer, there’s something for everyone to be inspired by ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐พโโ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐จ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ Remember, during Reading Month all kids’ books are 50% off until end of March! ๐โจ Plus, as part of our annual tradition, Bibles are FREE starting this weekend and continuing through Easter. Whether you need an extra copy for yourself or want to…
โ๏ธ Escape the Snow and Plan Your Next Getaway! โ๏ธย
Tired of the cold Michigan winter? Dreaming of warmer days and exciting adventures? This weekend, our bookshop is featuring a collection of travel books to help you escape the snow and start planning your next perfect getaway! ๐ด๐ Discover the best travel destinations, hidden gems, and must-see spots with our selected books! Take also a look at our special cart full of travel guides for only 50 cents each. Come visit us this weekend on the lower level of the Troy Public Library. Weโre open this Saturday from 10AM to 1PM and Sunday from 1PM to 4PM.
๐ฎ๐งงHappy Chinese New Year! ๐งง๐ฎ
Next Wednesday January 29th ushers in the year of the Snake ๐ and we have some amazing books to celebrate Lunar New Year! ใ๏ธ Our Center Table will be featuring several titles related to the Peopleโs Republic of China ๐จ๐ณ and its multifaceted culture. Discover the rich tapestry of Chinese literature, history, geography, archaeology and art through our selection. Whether youโre aiming to master Chinese cuisine ๐ or embark on the journey of learning the Chinese language ๐ด, we have the right titles for you! And if you feel our Center Table display isnโt enough, be sure to check out our “World Culture” and “Foreign Language” sections, too. Of course, we also have a wide inventory of more gently-used fiction and non-fiction books of all…
๐๐ Touchdown Reads at the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop! ๐๐
With the Detroit Lions ๐ฆ charging towards victory, we’re featuring an all-star lineup of books this week, all about sports and our beloved state of Michigan! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy a good game, we’ve got something for everyone on our center table. While youโre there, check out our Michigan and Sports Sections too! And all the other shelves, filled with gently used fiction and non-fiction across all genres and for all ages, plus magazines, games and puzzles, most priced for $1 or less! Swing by the bookshop this weekend and grab your next great read! Weโre open Saturday 10-1 and Sunday 1-4, not interfering with the big game Saturday night. Go Lions! ๐ฆ๐
A fond farewell ๐ข and big thanks ๐
This week we had to say Goodbye to our awesome volunteer Lou Wassel whoโs retiring from his position for the Friends of the Troy Public Library. He has been the mastermind and creative genius behind this page and itโs super fun weekly posts for the last few years โ๐ผ๐๐จ๐ผโ๐ฆณ Lou has been the heart and soul of our weekly updates and bookshop previews, always bringing a smile to our faces with his unique and entertaining posts! While we wish him all the best for his next adventure, we will dearly miss his fun posts and the charm he brought to our page. No one can do it quite like him! Thanks a million, Lou, for everything youโve done. Youโll always be a part of the…