Focus on Reading

Reading is a solitary act, but can lead to great connections to those around you. The Ann Arbor Book Festival provides a springboard to community discussions about reading and books through activities such as:

COMMUNITY READS

Community Reads have swept across Michigan and the nation. Communities have caught onto the idea that they can encourage civic dialogue through the shared experience of reading and discussing a common book over a designated period of time.

The Community Reads for Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti begins in January and goes through March offering a variety of activities. In 2009, Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering The Wonders of the Universe by Timothy Ferris is the chosen book for the community read. The program will encourage readers of all ages to explore the theme "The Universe: Yours To Discover". For more information, visit the Ann Arbor/Ypsi Read website at http://www.aadl.org/aareads.