To get Zoom invitations for each event, please egathu@crystalfallslibrary.org or by phone (906) 875-3344 Diana Magnuson – Garden Sleeping, Garden Growing: In and Around All Year Long (January 29, 2026) Frederick Stonehouse – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: 50th Anniv. Ed. (February 12, 2026) Sue Harrison – Rescuing Crash, The Good Dog: A Novel (March 12,…
Books by U.P. authors and about the U.P. to be honored MARQUETTE, MI (January 2, 2026)— The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) announces the 7th Annual U.P. Notable Books List this week. The UPPAA first initiated the effort in 2019 as a response to the lack of representation of U.P….
Why the snowmobile story matters Snowmobiles are more than machines that move over snow. They are the product of stubborn inventors, quirky experiments, regional necessity, and a culture that turned winter from barrier into playground. The history is full of brilliant successes and spectacular failures, and it says a lot…
No books received after November 1, 2025 can be considered for the 2026 UP Notable Book LIst that will be announced on January 2, 2026. Please do not send 2025 published books.
A Face in the Rock: The Tale of a Grand Island Chippewa The story at its heart A Face in the Rock follows the life of a single survivor, a young Chippewa brave known as Powers of the Air. He is the lone escapee from a brutal raid that…
The Story of Journey: The Great Horned Owl — Behind the Book I’m Carol L. Schultz, and I had the pleasure of talking about my children’s book The Story of Journey: The Great Horned Owl on the UP Notable Book Club presented by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association…
Presented with the UP Notable Book Club by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA), Limpy’s Adult Lexicon: Raw, Politically Incorrect, Improper, and Unexpurgated as Overheard and Noodled is the oddball offspring of a long love affair—with a place, with its people, and with its language. I’m Joseph Heywood,…
How to Hike the North Country Trail: Not Quite a Guide by Joan H. Young Joan H. Young, an accomplished outdoor enthusiast and award-winning writer, shares her deep knowledge and passion for the North Country Trail in her book How to Hike the North Country Trail: Not Quite a Guide….
Exploring Connection, Loss, and Coming of Age in the Upper Peninsula J.D. Austin’s novel The Last Huck offers a poignant exploration of what it means to grow up, to say goodbye to the simplicity of childhood, and to grapple with the deep ties we have to the land. Set against…
In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the powerful narratives shared by survivors of Michigan’s Indian boarding schools, as brought to light by Sharon M. Brunner, a dedicated member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and an experienced educator and advocate. Sharon’s work, particularly her book Michigan…