A powerful testimony of how one young man refused to let a serious birth defect and tumultuous childhood slow him down.

As a reporter for The Plain Dealer and News-Herald, Jim Sweeney was surprised by the number of good questions about Cleveland that didn’t have any good answers. What’s the Deal with Dead Man’s Curve? is a collection of thoughtful and entertaining stories inspired by the research of this veteran journalist and Cleveland native. Books will […]

Despite being born into poverty, the Van Sweringen brothers amassed a vast fortune in real estate and railroad developments. They established the affluent garden suburb of Shaker Heights and built the 52-story Terminal Tower. Architectural photographer and local history author Lauren R. Pacini tells the story of the remarkable rise and eventual fall of their […]

In 1964, a magnificent eight-unit apartment building, the finest in the area, named “14 Gea Lane” opened. Amidst relationship hurdles, health issues, family dynamics and workplace challenges, the interlaced stories of the exclusive list of tenants unfold in a whirlwind of conflict and drama, offering a riveting exploration of resilience and connection. Join Professor Emeritus, […]

Join Dr. C. Jackson-Howard, acclaimed author and holistic wellness expert, for a transformative exploration into the alchemy of happiness. In this session we will delve into the interconnected realms of the soul, spirit and body to uncover the secrets of a joyful existence through the unique blend of holistic wellness and emotional intelligence that Dr. […]

Family of Choice: Raising Each Other, draws on the author’s three decades of experience in the recovery community as well as her interest in roses and vintage homes (the first garden she created was featured in This Old House magazine). Corky Thacker is a professional writer whose work has appeared in newspapers, international trade publications […]

Julius Petro was known for good looks and bad behavior. Cleveland’s most arrested criminal escaped the electric chair, pulled off the biggest bank robbery ever in the city of Warren and, after joining Jimmy “the Weasel” Fratianno in Los Angeles, met a violent end. Author Allan R. May recounts the exploits and final capture of […]

Though gone over a hundred years, Ray Chapman is well remembered as a Cleveland icon. The son of a coal miner from a small Illinois town, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman lived the American dream until his untimely death at age twenty-nine. In his brief life, he reached the pinnacle of baseball success as the […]

Ruth M. Farrington has generated over five billion dollars in a forty-eight-year career in retail sales. Join us for an engaging and insightful talk with the internationally recognized author of Sales Mastery Essentials Made Simple as she shares her unique journey and the powerful strategies that have led to her extraordinary success. Books will be […]

Brotherhood is an uplifting story of loyalty amongst African American young men.

Author Thomas Adams leads the discussion on this enduring mystery of the Great Lakes.

My Demon Wears A Crown depicts the real-life journey of the author; a troubled young lady raised in multiple dysfunctional situations after her mother is killed when the author was ten years old.