Michael Farris Smith + Summer Events!
Dear friends,
Michael Farris Smith's newest book is hot off the presses, and he's coming back home to Columbus tomorrow to celebrate. Join us at 7 pm at the Columbus Arts Council for a chance to catch up with our old friend.
We've got a special evening planned with a unique double feature — the launch of Michael's brand new novel Lay Your Armor Down *and* a screening of his directorial debut Chasing Rabbits, a 30-minute short firm that's getting international buzz.
RSVP at friendlycitybooks.com to reserve your spot and get a copy of the book or pick one up at the event.
You'll also want to put the following events on your calendar while you're at it:
Saturday, May 31 at 10 am: Summer Reading Kickoff and Free Book Swap at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System
Wednesday, June 4 at 2:30 pm: Children's section ribbon cutting with Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce at Friendly City Books
Wednesday, June 4 at 4 pm: Don Waldon reception and book signing for Journey to the River at the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Museum
Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm: Kendall Dunkelberg and Lauren Rhoades MUW MFA residency reading and book launch at Friendly City Books
Friday, June 13 at 6 pm: Sean of the South performance with The Barn Concert Series at the Lyceum at Lee (tickets required)
Saturday, June 14 at 1 pm: Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters annual book awards reading and signing at Friendly City Books
Saturday, June 14 at 5:30 pm: Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters annual awards reception and dinner at Mississippi University for Women (tickets required)
Last but not least, we've officially announced the date of the second annual Possumtown Book Fest: Saturday, August 16, 2025!
Happy reading,
Emily
