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What the critics are saying...

Ingenious…Hamilton unreels   the mystery with amounting   tension many an old pro might   envy.”   
-- Kirkus  

“Combines crisp, clear writing,   wily colorful characters, and an   offbeat locale in an impressive   debut.”   
-- Publishers Weekly  

“[A] brooding, caustic,  
 wellplotted and tightly written   thriller.”   
-- Detroit Free Press  

“[A] brilliant, chilling debut…”  
-- Barnes & Noble.com  

        


Suburban Library Cooperative's
One Book, One Community

September 2 - November 22, 2008 

  One Book, One Community Title: A Cold Day in Paradise


Center Line Public Library
7345 Weingartz, Center Line, MI 48015
586-758-8274

The Michigan Gourmet
Recipes that feature Michigan Food and Products by Pamela's Catering
Tuesday, September 23 at 7 pm
Center Line Recreation Center

See how to make delightful dishes using fruits and vegetables native to Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Samples will be provided!


Chesterfield Township Library
50560 Patricia Ave.
, Chesterfield, MI 48051
586-598-4900

The Michigan Gourmet
Recipes that feature Michigan Food and Products by Pamela's Catering
Wednesday, September 24 at 7 pm

See how to make delightful dishes using fruits and vegetables native to Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Samples will be provided!

Book Discussions of A Cold Day in Paradise
Evening Book Group
Wednesday, October 8 at 6:45 pm

Senior Center Book Group
Wednesday, October 15 at 12 pm

Michigan Winter Garden: Creating your Garden for Winter Interest - presented by Michael Saint from the Good Earth Landscape
Anchor Bay Garden Club
Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm 


Clinton-Macomb Public Library
40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township, MI 48038
586-226-5000

The Michigan Gourmet
Recipes that feature Michigan Food and Products by Pamela's Catering
Tuesday, September 9 at 7 pm
Main Library

CMPL welcomes Fran Salvatore from Pamela’s Catering to present The Michigan Gourmet. See how to make delightful dishes using fruits and vegetables native to Michigan. Registration begins August 26. Call 226-5050 or visit the Events page at www.cmpl.org to register.

Book Discussions of A Cold Day in Paradise
CMPL Main Library
Thursday, September 11, at 7 pm 

CMPL South Branch
Saturday, October 4 at noon 

CMPL North Branch
Tuesday, November 18 at 10 am
 


Eastpointe Memorial Library
15875 Oak Street, Eastpointe, MI 48201
586-445-5096

History of Pasties in Michigan
Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 pm

Learn all about the history of pasties in Michigan and sample a few before you leave.

The Michigan Gourmet
Recipes that feature Michigan Food and Products by Pamela’s Catering
Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 pm

See how to make delightful dishes using fruits and vegetables native to Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Samples will be provided! 

Dessert and Book Discussion
Thursday, October 16 at 6:30 pm

Discuss the book A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton while enjoying dessert and Michigan made snacks. 


Fraser Public Library
16330 Fourteen Mile Road, Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 293-2055

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Thursday, October 16 from 6:45-8 pm 


Lenox Public Library
58976 Main Street, New Haven, MI 48048
586-749-3430

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Thursday, October 2nd at 7 pm 


Lorenzo Cultural Center
44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038-1139
586-445-7348 

Meet Author Steve Hamilton: Author Talk
Thursday, October 23 at 7 pm 


MacDonald Public Library
36480 Main Street, New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-0273

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Thursday, October 9 from 11 – 12:30 pm

With a Pasties and Michigan Treat Luncheon
 


Macomb County Library
16480 Hall Road
, Clinton Township, MI 48038
586-286-6660 

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Thursday, October l6 at 7 p.m. 


Romeo District Library
65821 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
586-752-0603

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 1:30 pm 

The Michigan Gourmet
Recipes that feature Michigan Food and Products by Pamela's Catering
Monday, October 6 at 6:30 pm
Graubner Branch

See how to make delightful dishes using fruits and vegetables native to Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.  Samples will be provided! 


Roseville Public Library
29777 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066
586-445-5407

 Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Thursday, October 2 at 7 pm

The discussion is open to all and refreshments will be served.


St. Clair Shores Public Library
22500 Eleven Mile, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586-771-9020

Cooking with Michigan Produce
Recipes that feature Michigan Food and Products by Pamela's Catering
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 7:00 PM

See how to make delightful dishes using fruits and vegetables native to Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.  Samples will be provided! 

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Monday, October 20 at 7:00 pm


Shelby Township Library
51680 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316
586-739-7414

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 pm


Sterling Heights Public Library
40255 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2640

One Pan Madness
On Location with Loon River Cafe Chef Ray Hollingsworth Featuring Michigan Game
Wednesday, October 15 at 7 pm

Programming
Center

Registration required at www.shpl.net or (586) 446-2669.

Meet Author Steve Hamilton: Book Signing
Thursday, October 23 at 2 pm
Programming Center

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Tuesday, November 18 at 7 pm
Programming Center


Troy Public Library
510 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084
248-524-3538

Book Discussions of A Cold Day in Paradise

Booked for Lunch
Wednesday, October 1 at noon

Life Readers
Wednesday, October 1 at 7 pm

Mystery Group
Tuesday, November 11 at 10 am

Dan Ewald’s Book Group
Tuesday, November 11 at 7 pm

Life in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula – A Copper Paradise
Presented by Oakland Community College professor Larry Molloy
Monday, September 15 from 7 – 9 pm

Come and hear how people worked and lived in the bustling copper country of Michigan. Prof. Molloy’s presentation will discuss farming, lumber, shipping, trains, lighthouses, schools, city and town life during the heyday of copper mining in the UP.

Pasties by Mark Yearkey
Wednesday, October 15 from 7 – 9 pm

Mark Yearkey, owner of Marquee Marque Pasties in Sterling Heights will bring samples of pasties and discuss their history in the UP, as well as how they are made, and give a few basic recipes.


Warren Public Library
Civic Center Branch, 1 City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48903
586-751-0770

Book Discussion of A Cold Day in Paradise
Monday, September 8 at 6:30pm