The Friends of the Leelanau Township Library are set to present a full line-up of authors for the Summer Writers’ Series beginning July 9. All events are free and will be held again at the Willowbrook Mill on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.
The first event to kick off the series will feature Omena resident and author Donald Lystra, who was awarded gold medals in the Midwest Book Awards for his last two books and has a new book out this year titled, “Searching for Van Gogh.” Lystra, whose latest book is in memory of Nancy Giles, will be interviewed by Pamela Grath of Dog Ears Books.
“Searching for Van Gogh” is a coming of age story set in 1963. In a relationship that borders on love but doesn’t quite get there, Audrey (one of the characters) gives meaning to Nate’s artistic aspirations and helps him find courage. Together, they set off on an ill-fated mission and along the way secrets are uncovered and boundaries are crossed.
