Ann Packer’s debut novel, "The Dive from Clausen’s Pier," was

a nationwide best seller that established her as a gifted

Thursday October 9 chronicler of the interior lives of women. Her second novel,
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm "Songs Without Words," explores the lifelong friendship of
two women, the confining roles we sometimes take upon
ourselves, and the deep connection in a friendship that is
owntown Library pushed to the breaking point. Ann will discuss the novel,
Multi-Purpose Room recently released in paperback. A book signing will follow
with books for sale courtesy of Shaman Drum Bookshop,
343 South Fifth Ave. cosponsors of this event.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Ann Packer received the Great Lakes Book Award for "The
Dive from Clausen’s Pier," and is a past recipient of a James
Michener award and a National Endowment for the Arts
fellowship. Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker,
Ploughshares, and other magazines, as well as in "Prize
Stories 1992: The O. Henry Awards." She is the author of
"Mendocino and Other Stories."

Novelist Ann Packer Discusses Her Book

'Songs Without Words'

Oct. 9th 7:00 pm