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Michigan Notable Books 2025

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Each year, the Library of Michigan selects the twenty most notable books written by a Michigan author, about the state of Michigan, or about the Great Lakes. Each title represents in some way our state's rich cultural, historical or literary heritage. Discover some of the greatest stories written right here in Michigan.

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The Black Utopians

The Black Utopians

Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America

by Robertson, Aaron

Book - 2024

Formerly enslaved people established 200 to 1,200 settlements in the U.S. and Canada between the late 18th and early 20th centuries, and their frameworks ...Show more Formerly enslaved people established 200 to 1,200 settlements in the U.S. and Canada between the late 18th and early 20th centuries, and their frameworks for self-ruled and safe spaces for Black people bear emotional and tangible links to the Black nationalism of the 1960s and '70s and the 21st-century Black Lives Matter movement. Unfolding a broad, nuanced narrative of personal reflection and familial connection, the author explores individual and collective ideas and efforts among Black people striving to realize the security of independence. Show less

Formerly enslaved people established 200 to 1,200 settlements in the U.S. and Canada between the late 18th and early 20th centuries, and their frameworks ...Show more Formerly enslaved people established 200 to 1,200 settlements in the U.S. and Canada between the late 18th and early 20th centuries, and their frameworks for self-ruled and safe spaces for Black people bear emotional and tangible links to the Black nationalism of the 1960s and '70s and the 21st-century Black Lives Matter movement. Unfolding a broad, nuanced narrative of personal reflection and familial connection, the author explores individual and collective ideas and efforts among Black people striving to realize the security of independence. Show less

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Funny Story

Funny Story

by Henry, Emily

Book - 2024

Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met, fell in love, and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life tog...Show more Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met, fell in love, and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it; right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Show less

Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met, fell in love, and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life tog...Show more Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met, fell in love, and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it; right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Show less

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I Cheerfully Refuse

I Cheerfully Refuse

by Enger, Leif

eBook - 2024

A tale of a bereaved and pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife. A tale of a bereaved and pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife. Show less

A tale of a bereaved and pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife. A tale of a bereaved and pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife. Show less

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The Lady With the Dark Hair

The Lady With the Dark Hair

A Novel

by Bartels, Erin

Book - 2024

Esther's family has always believed they were descended from a great, though scandalously underappreciated Impressionist-era artist. But when questions ar...Show more Esther's family has always believed they were descended from a great, though scandalously underappreciated Impressionist-era artist. But when questions arise about her ancestor's greatest work, her once-solid family history rests on shaky ground as a search for the truth begins Show less

Esther's family has always believed they were descended from a great, though scandalously underappreciated Impressionist-era artist. But when questions ar...Show more Esther's family has always believed they were descended from a great, though scandalously underappreciated Impressionist-era artist. But when questions arise about her ancestor's greatest work, her once-solid family history rests on shaky ground as a search for the truth begins Show less

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The Lions Finally Roar

The Lions Finally Roar

The Ford Family, the Detroit Lions and the Road to Redemption in the NFL

by Morris, Bill

Book - 2024

Deeply researched and briskly written, this book is about much more than football. It explores the American class system, the linked histories of Detroit ...Show more Deeply researched and briskly written, this book is about much more than football. It explores the American class system, the linked histories of Detroit and its auto and music industries, the city's changing racial dynamics, the rising power of television, and how all of it played into the NFL's transformation from a fall sport into the multi-billion dollar, year-round entertainment behemoth that is a cornerstone of American popular culture. Show less

Deeply researched and briskly written, this book is about much more than football. It explores the American class system, the linked histories of Detroit ...Show more Deeply researched and briskly written, this book is about much more than football. It explores the American class system, the linked histories of Detroit and its auto and music industries, the city's changing racial dynamics, the rising power of television, and how all of it played into the NFL's transformation from a fall sport into the multi-billion dollar, year-round entertainment behemoth that is a cornerstone of American popular culture. Show less

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The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry

The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry

by Johnson, Anna Rose

Book - 2024

Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers-and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking. Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers-and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking. Show less

Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers-and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking. Lucy, a spirited French-Ojibwe orphan, is sent to the stormy waters of Lake Superior to live with a mysterious family of lighthouse-keepers-and, she hopes, to find the legendary necklace her father spent his life seeking. Show less

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My Black Country

My Black Country

A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future

by Randall, Alice

Book - 2024

A blend of memoir and music history that considers what made it possible for contemporary Black artists like Rhiannon Giddens to rise in an industry that ...Show more A blend of memoir and music history that considers what made it possible for contemporary Black artists like Rhiannon Giddens to rise in an industry that has never been color-blind. Narrating her own work with affection and well-placed emphases, the author invigorates the conversation about race and country music by sharing the accomplishments of musicians and connects their work to other great legends. Show less

A blend of memoir and music history that considers what made it possible for contemporary Black artists like Rhiannon Giddens to rise in an industry that ...Show more A blend of memoir and music history that considers what made it possible for contemporary Black artists like Rhiannon Giddens to rise in an industry that has never been color-blind. Narrating her own work with affection and well-placed emphases, the author invigorates the conversation about race and country music by sharing the accomplishments of musicians and connects their work to other great legends. Show less

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Old Time Hawkey's Recipes From the Cedar Swamp

Old Time Hawkey's Recipes From the Cedar Swamp

by Old Time Hawkey

Book - 2024

Step into Old Time Hawkey's magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of northern Michigan. The author includes stories...Show more Step into Old Time Hawkey's magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of northern Michigan. The author includes stories about his life in his Michigan cabin (with his dogs Donnybrook and Kris Draper), which reveal how the nature around him shapes his cooking. This book takes you on an adventure through the forest, then helps you cook a comforting meal before drifting off to sleep. Show less

Step into Old Time Hawkey's magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of northern Michigan. The author includes stories...Show more Step into Old Time Hawkey's magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of northern Michigan. The author includes stories about his life in his Michigan cabin (with his dogs Donnybrook and Kris Draper), which reveal how the nature around him shapes his cooking. This book takes you on an adventure through the forest, then helps you cook a comforting meal before drifting off to sleep. Show less

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True Gretch

True Gretch

What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between

by Whitmer, Gretchen

Book - 2024

From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star, this is an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and...Show more From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star, this is an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and career, full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot. Show less

From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star, this is an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and...Show more From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star, this is an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and career, full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot. Show less

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The Waters

The Waters

A Novel

by Campbell, Bonnie Jo

Book - 2024

Spending the days searching for truths on an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp, eleven-year-old Dorothy Zook, the granddaughter of an herbalist and ecc...Show more Spending the days searching for truths on an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp, eleven-year-old Dorothy Zook, the granddaughter of an herbalist and eccentric healer, finds her childhood upended by family secrets, passionate love, and violent men where the only bridge across the water is to her wayward mother's ghost. Show less

Spending the days searching for truths on an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp, eleven-year-old Dorothy Zook, the granddaughter of an herbalist and ecc...Show more Spending the days searching for truths on an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp, eleven-year-old Dorothy Zook, the granddaughter of an herbalist and eccentric healer, finds her childhood upended by family secrets, passionate love, and violent men where the only bridge across the water is to her wayward mother's ghost. Show less

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We Live Here

We Live Here

Detroit Eviction Defense and the Battle for Housing Justice

by Wilson, Jeffrey

Graphic Novel - 2022

A graphic novel biography of the members of the local activist group Detroit Eviction Defense combatting-and beating-calls for their eviction. By illustra...Show more A graphic novel biography of the members of the local activist group Detroit Eviction Defense combatting-and beating-calls for their eviction. By illustrating the stories of families struggling against evictions, the book gives a voice to those who have remained in Detroit, showing the larger complexities at work in a beleaguered city. Show less

A graphic novel biography of the members of the local activist group Detroit Eviction Defense combatting-and beating-calls for their eviction. By illustra...Show more A graphic novel biography of the members of the local activist group Detroit Eviction Defense combatting-and beating-calls for their eviction. By illustrating the stories of families struggling against evictions, the book gives a voice to those who have remained in Detroit, showing the larger complexities at work in a beleaguered city. Show less

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MC5

MC5

An Oral Biography of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band

by Tolinski, Brad

Book - 2024

A riveting oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5, based on original interviews with the band and key members of their inner circle. Few bands have dared to ignite a revolution through their fusion of activism and art like MC5. A riveting oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5, based on original interviews with the band and key members of their inner circle. Few bands have dared to ignite a revolution through their fusion of activism and art like MC5. Show less

A riveting oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5, based on original interviews with the band and key members of their inner circle. Few bands have dared to ignite a revolution through their fusion of activism and art like MC5. A riveting oral biography of the proto-punk Detroit rockers MC5, based on original interviews with the band and key members of their inner circle. Few bands have dared to ignite a revolution through their fusion of activism and art like MC5. Show less

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Good Dress

Good Dress

Poems

by Rogers, Brittany

Book - 2024

In this debut poetry collection, the author explores the audacity of Black Detroit, Black womanhood, class, luxury, materialism, and matrilineage. With care and incandescent energy, the poems engage with memory, time, interiority, and community. In this debut poetry collection, the author explores the audacity of Black Detroit, Black womanhood, class, luxury, materialism, and matrilineage. With care and incandescent energy, the poems engage with memory, time, interiority, and community. Show less

In this debut poetry collection, the author explores the audacity of Black Detroit, Black womanhood, class, luxury, materialism, and matrilineage. With care and incandescent energy, the poems engage with memory, time, interiority, and community. In this debut poetry collection, the author explores the audacity of Black Detroit, Black womanhood, class, luxury, materialism, and matrilineage. With care and incandescent energy, the poems engage with memory, time, interiority, and community. Show less

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Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr

Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr

Citizen Printer

by Kennedy, Amos Paul, Jr

Book - 2024

Detroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Detroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Show less

Detroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Detroit-based letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is celebrated for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked posters made for the masses. Show less

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What Can the Matter Be?

What Can the Matter Be?

Poems

by Taylor, Keith

Book - 2024

Aging and death is considered: of the self, of animals, of the earth as well as place, and how rootedness in place allows a sturdy vantage point from whic...Show more Aging and death is considered: of the self, of animals, of the earth as well as place, and how rootedness in place allows a sturdy vantage point from which to see and reflect on the wider world. In poems and prose both grave and gleeful, the author controls the line and the lyric with experience and care. His curiosity and admiration for nature shine through in this poetry collection. Show less

Aging and death is considered: of the self, of animals, of the earth as well as place, and how rootedness in place allows a sturdy vantage point from whic...Show more Aging and death is considered: of the self, of animals, of the earth as well as place, and how rootedness in place allows a sturdy vantage point from which to see and reflect on the wider world. In poems and prose both grave and gleeful, the author controls the line and the lyric with experience and care. His curiosity and admiration for nature shine through in this poetry collection. Show less

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