Michael Ondaatje to Sign 'Divisadero' at Borders(R) on Liberty in Ann Arbor

Michael Ondaatje to Sign 'Divisadero' at Borders(R) on Liberty in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Who: Michael Ondaatje is a best-selling writer whose work is a
stunning fusion of jazz rhythms, film montage technique and
profoundly beautiful language. Although he is best known as a
novelist, Ondaatje's work also encompasses memoir, poetry, and
film and reveals a passion for defying conventional form. His
debut novel, "The English Patient," was a 1996 Academy Award(R)-
winning movie. Ondaatje's first book in nearly seven years is
entitled, "Divisadero." He and his wife live in Toronto.

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What: Ondaatje signs and discusses topics from his latest book,
"Divisadero."

When: Friday, June 8 at 7 p.m.

Where: Borders
612 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 668-7652

Why: Fans have the opportunity to personally meet Ondaatje and
participate in an active discussion on topics from "Divisadero."
Borders is excited to welcome Ondaatje to the Ann Arbor store.

Media
Contact: Media interested in attending this event should contact Nicole
Pagenette at (248) 651-1553 or at npagenet@bordersgroupinc.com.

Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact
Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at
komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Borders, Inc. is a subsidiary of Borders Group. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company is available at www.bordersgroupinc.com.

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CONTACT: Nicole Pagenette, +1-248-651-1553,
npagenet@bordersgroupinc.com; or Kolleen O'Meara, +1-734-477-1224,
komeara@bordersgroupinc.com, both of Borders Group, Inc.

Web site:

http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/

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