The author of the books listed below, Chris Locke, has written several books that would make interesting programs for Michigan libraries.  Please contact Chris if you are interested in any of these programs.   We are hosting a program tonight via Zoom on "Channel 50 - The History of WKBD-TV Detroit."  Here is the link if you want to register by 6 pm  and attend live tonight:    https://howelllibrary.libcal.com/event/7591254/#homepage      If you miss the live, it will be recorded on our youtube channel for a short time.

"DEARBORN BABY BOOMER: Growing Up in Ford Country” (non-fiction, local history)

Being a community with a unique and diverse blend of history, culture and controversy, growing up as a Baby Boomer in Dearborn and its neighboring districts was an exceptional experience. This fun and historic book revives childhood-to-adult memories from the 1950s thru the 1980s with descriptive insight into the history, landmarks, businesses, schools, restaurants, and recreational areas, as well as the fast food we ate, the TV shows and movies we watched, the books and comics we read, and the music we listened to.

 

“DEARBORN'S ICONIC EATERIES: FINE DINING, FAST FOOD & FABULOUS PIZZA FROM THE 1960S, 70S & 80S " (non-fiction, local history)

This book is a culinary trip down memory lane, covering in historic detail over 160 of the most iconic restaurants, drive-ins, diners and carry-outs from the greater Dearborn & Dearborn Heights area that were open for business in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Included is their history and background, their exact locations, menu items and pricing, and the cuisine that made them both famous and unforgettable.

 

DEARBORN 1970: LIFE 50 YEARS AGO IN FORD COUNTRY" (non-fiction, local history)

This book is an enjoyable, sentimental, and educational remembrance of life experienced 50 years ago in the city of Dearborn, Michigan and its surrounding areas.  It covers the politics, businesses, restaurants, and new headlines of the city and of the greater Metro Detroit area in 1970.  It also covers the music, movies, entertainment, TV stations, and cost of living for the times.

 

"THE ULTIMATE DEARBORN TRIVIA BOOK" (non-fiction, local history)

This book is both a trivia challenge for a single reader, and a trivia game for more than one person.  It provides 780 questions about the greater Dearborn, Michigan area including history, politics, businesses, restaurants, infrastructure, personalities, geography, government, schools, and recreation of the hometown of Henry Ford.

 

This book is beyond simply a historical reference covering life and the world that existed 100 years ago in Metro Detroit, the Great Lake State, and America. It is also a tribute to the foundation of a decade of social and technological change. Yet, given the span of 100 years, 1920 is more connected to today’s world than one would think. For all of its promises and prosperity, 1920 was also a time of pandemics, socialistic uprising, violence, and political controversies that redirected back to our own existence and social consciousness of today.

 

This book is a historical tribute to the Michigan’s State Fairs held at the Detroit Fairgrounds. The architecture, the giant produce, the livestock, the Midway, and the excitement every kid relished before heading back to school. This book covers the story of the Michigan State Fair as well as the Fairgrounds itself. It also dives into the historical detail of the Fairs that took place between 1959 and 2009 – the daily events, the contests, and the most popular performers at the Music Shell.

 

This book details the history, shows and personalities of WKBD-TV Channel 50. From its meager beginnings in 1965, to its growth in local and syndicated programming. In chronological order, the book covers Kaiser Broadcasting, WKBD’s debut, and the detailed schedules of every year between 1965 and 1986. It reveals the accounts of the most popular syndicated series and local personalities, as well as behind-the scenes anecdotes, including the detailed TV season schedules from 1965 to 1986.