2025 U.P. Notable Books List honors the year’s best U.P. authors and their books

MARQUETTE, MI (January 2nd, 2025)— the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) announces the 6th Annual U.P. Notable Books List this week. UPPAA Notable Books chairman Mikel Classen (Sault Ste. Marie) initiated the effort in 2019 as a response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other…
S5: E9 Death’s Door: The Truth Behind Michigan’s Largest Mass Murder with Steve Lehto

In this detailed exploration of the Italian Hall disaster, we uncover the tragic events of Christmas Eve 1913, a pivotal moment in Michigan’s history that profoundly affected the Finnish communities. Steve Lehto’s insights into this mass murder not only shed light on the historical significance of the event…
S5: E8: The MIdwife’s Touch with Sue Harrison

Sue Harrison, a celebrated author from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has carved a niche in historical fiction, particularly with her most recent work, The Midwife’s Touch. Raised in a close-knit community, Harrison’s literary journey began at an early age, influenced by classic literature and her family’s rich storytelling tradition. Early Inspirations…
S5: E7 A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Peter Wurdock

Peter Wurdock, an author and photographer, shares his deep connection to the landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) through his book, “A Nostalgic Lens: Photographs & Essays from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.” His journey from Royal Oak, Michigan, to Newberry, where he now resides with his two adopted greyhounds, weaves a…
S5: E6: Who Am I? | Julie Buchholtz

UP Notable Book Club: The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. The 39th event is with author and educator Julie Buchholtz–a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of…
S5:E5 – The Great Seney Fire: The Walsh Ditch Fire of 1976 | Greg Lusk
S5: E4 – Rod Sadler and The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

ROD SADLER worked as a police officer in Mid-Michigan for thirty years, retiring in 2012. He began researching his first book after discovering the story of a brutal 1897 murder in Williamston, Michigan, a town where he had spent his childhood. His great-grandfather served as the sheriff at the time…
S5: E3: Yooper Ale Trails: Craft Breweries & Brewpubs of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula | Jon C Stott

UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with Jon C. Stott about Yooper Ale Trails 🍺 Craft Breweries and Brewpubs of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Check us out on 30 Best Michigan Art Podcasts UP Notable Book Club: The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers…
Tyler Tichelaar and “Odin’s Eye: A Marquette Time Travel Novel”

TYLER R. TICHELAAR has a Ph.D. in Literature from Western Michigan University and Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in English from Northern Michigan University. He is the owner of Marquette Fiction, his own publishing company; Superior Book Productions, a professional editing, proofreading, book layout, and website design and maintenance service; and…