Have you heard of Read Michigan?
It was a list of recommended titles about Michigan, the Great Lakes or written by Michigan authors established in 1991 by the Great Lakes Booksellers Association and the Historical Society of Michigan. In 2004, the list was renamed Michigan Notable Books and was compiled by committee members from the Michigan Department of History, Art and Libraries. Chosen titles each year showcase the state’s history and culture.
In all, there are 20 titles on the Michigan Notables list. Titles not owned by Manistee County Library can be requested by MeLCat, a free interlibrary loan service provided by the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services The link is available at manisteelibrary.org or can be accessed directly at mel.org.
For 29 years, Michigan Notable Books has highlighted this state’s uniqueness for all ages. Manistee County Library carries many of the titles from past years. Staff is available to assist with these searches or patrons may use the online catalog at manisteelibrary.org.
• “Wolf Island: Discovering the Secrets of a Mythic Animal” by L. David Mech with Greg Breining explores the lives of the wolf pack on Isle Royale. This island provides the perfect laboratory setting for a long-term study of this fascinating animal.
• “The Star in the Sycamore: Discovering Nature’s Hidden Virtues in the Wild Nearby” by Tom Springer highlights the small joys found throughout the year in Michigan. Speaking about the first strawberry of the season and little known fishing spots, the author’s storytelling weaves together nature, humor and life in the country.
• “The King of Confidence: a Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch” by Miles Harvey features Beaver Island and a charasmatic man who declared himself king in 1848. Using his charismatic personality, he committed fraud, theft and convinced hundreds of people to follow him. His assassination in 1856 was front page news nationwide.
• Chasten Buttigieg is the author of “I Have Something to Tell You: a Memoir.” Married to former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Chasten relates his childhood experiences in Traverse City, finding his voice and his hope for the future.
• “Grief’s Country: a Memoir in Piece” by Gail Griffin recounts a widow’s journey through grief after the loss of her husband and the effect it has on body, mind and soul.
• “Black Bottom Saints” by Alice Randall is a eulogy to a lost Detroit neighborhood. Join Ziggy as he introduces memorable characters and reflects on his life. Though the story is fictional, the actual Black Bottom was lost to interstate construction. This year a historical marker was placed to commemorate this once thriving district.
• “Isaiah Dunn is My Hero” by Kelly Baptist tells the story of a boy dealing with the loss of his father. Finding his journals allows the boy to still have his fathers voice to guide him.
• “The Ship We Built” by Lexie Bean is the story of a boy who has secrets. With no one to talk to, he finds solace in writing letters that he attaches to balloons and releases. Finding a classmate with similar issues, the boy realizes he has a good friend.
• “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul'' by Carol Boston Weatherford introduces children to a Michigan native who used her voice to sing in church and go on to win multiple grammy awards. Just as important as her place in music history is her fight for civil rights.
• Detroit features greatly in the list. “City of Champions: A History of Triumph and Defeat in Detroit '' by Stefan Szymanski and Silke-Maria Wieneck shares the stories of the city’s talented athletes and teams and the belief that sports create community.
• “A People’s Atlas of Detroit '' contains essays, poetry, photographs and interviews that highlight experiences of living in Detroit.
• “RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music'' is a collection of poems and lyrics that document the diversity of Detroit’s musical history.
• “You’re in the Wrong Place” by Joseph Harris is a fictional account of the effect of job loss when a factory shuts down.
• Northern Michigan is also highlighted in this unique title. “Boulders: the Life and Creations of Earl Young, in Charlevoix, Michigan” by David Miles celebrates the architecture of a man who was a designer, realtor and insurance agent. Over 52 years, Young designed and built 31 stone structures.
• “The Mason House” by T. Marie Bertineau is an autobiographical account of her childhood. After her father’s death, the family travels throughout the country looking for a better life with the eventual realization they shouldn’t have left Michigan.
• “The Dead Are Arising: the Life of Malcolm X” by Les Payne and Tamara Payne offers a new viewpoint on the civil rights leader’s life.
• “Words Like Thunder: New and Used Anishinaabe Prayers” by Lois Beardslee is a collection of poetry by an Ojibwe author. Focusing on current issues Beardslee inspires readers to accept challenges and celebrate progress.
• Identical twins are reunited at a family funeral. Examining their childhood leads to questions and answers that may affect their adult lives in “Half” by Sharon Harrigan.
• “Lakewood” by Megan Giddings explores the lengths a person will go to for her family. Not realizing the sacrifice she was making at the time, Lena agrees to be a laboratory subject to help support her family.
• “The Wicked Sister” by Karen Dionne finds Rachel choosing to live in a psychiatric ward where she discovers the truth about her sister and their parents murder.
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