January 8, 2024
Bloomfield Township Public Library is excited to announce a special event with the author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt. The evening is jointly presented in conjunction with West Bloomfield Township Public Library and will be held Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts. Cathy Russ, Executive Director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, will host the conversation with Van Pelt, followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Schuler Books West Bloomfield. The Berman Center is located at 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township. Advanced registration is required as seating is limited.
Remarkably Bright Creatures, has made multiple appearances on the New York Times Best Sellers list for fiction. It is a Read With Jenna book club pick on the Today show, was awarded the Heartland Prize for Fiction, and received the McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize from The Writer’s Center. The novel tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at a local aquarium, and Tova, a widow and janitor at the aquarium who uncovers the truth about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.
“We are thrilled to be working in partnership with the West Bloomfield Township Public Library to bring Ms. Van Pelt to our community,” said Laura J. Kraly, Adult and Teen Services Department Head. “Her debut novel has become a beloved story, and we look forward to hearing about the journey behind her writing,” she adds.
Registration for Bloomfield Township residents opened January 6. Bloomfield Township residents have one month of priority registration before registration opens to all. Registration can be made online at btp.org or by calling the Library at 642-5800. For any questions, please check with your home library for further information on registering for this event.
