2025 Michigan Notable Books
Ready to explore Michigan like never before? The 2025 Michigan Notable Books list is here, packed with page-turners written by Michigan authors or all about the Great Lakes State. From jaw-dropping history to stories that hit close to home, these books celebrate everything that makes Michigan the best. Whether you're into gripping tales, inspiring lives, or just love our mitten-shaped corner of the world, this list has something for you. Grab a book, cozy up, and let Michigan’s stories wow you!


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The Black Utopians
Searching for Paradise and the Promised Land in America
I Cheerfully Refuse
a Novel
The Lady With the Dark Hair
a Novel
The Lions Finally Roar
the Ford Family, the Detroit Lions and the Road to Redemption in the NFL
MC5
An Oral Biography of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band
My Black Country
a Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present and Future
Sail, Steam, and Diesel
Moving Cargo on the Great Lakes
Searching for Van Gogh
a Novel
True Gretch
What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between
The Waters
a Novel
We Live Here
Detroit Eviction Defense and the Battle for Housing Justice
When Detroit Played the Numbers
Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City
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