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Michigan Notable Books

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Every year, the Library of Michigan selects twenty notable books, either written by a Michigan author or about Michigan or the Great Lakes. The selected books are honored in the year after their copyright date through the annual Night for Notables celebration. Many authors also participate in the statewide Michigan Notable Books tour and virtual Author Conversations. Each title speaks to our state's rich cultural, historical, and literary heritage and proves without a doubt that some of the greatest stories are found in the Great Lakes State. 

2026 Michigan Notable Books

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2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Schedule
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2026 Michigan Notable Books
2023 Michigan Notable Books Press Release Link Podium Microphone
2026 Michigan Notable Books Press Release
2025 Library of Michigan Michigan Notable Books Author Conversations
Michigan Notable Books Author Conversations Videos

Promotional Information

2022 Library of Michigan Michigan Notable Books Promotional Graphics

Promotional Graphics

Find promotional graphics for both the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list and author tour.
Promotional Graphics for Michigan Notable Books Program
2025 Library of Michigan Michigan Notable Books Promotional Video

Promotional Video

Promotional video showcasing the Michigan Notable Books program.
Michigan Notable Books Promotional Video
2026 Library of Michigan Michigan Notable Books 2026 Detroit Free Press article

Detroit Free Press Announcement Article

Detroit Free Press article announcing the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list.
2026 Michigan Notable Books - Detroit Free Press Announcement article
2025 Library of Michigan Michigan Notable Books Sponsors

Program Sponsors

Learn about the many sponsors of the Michigan Notable Books program.
Additional Michigan Notable Books Sponsors

Contact, Submissions, and FAQs

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How to Contact and Submit Titles to the Michigan Notable Books Program
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Michigan Notable Books FAQ

Night for Notables

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Night for Notables Celebration - April 18, 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Night for Notables Celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, featuring 2-time Michigan Notable Books honoree Angeline Boulley as the keynote speaker. Special thank you to all the sponsoring individuals and organizations. Look for more details about the 2027 Night for Notables later on this year.

2026 Night for Notables Information
Library of Michigan Michigan Notable Books History and Past Titles

Michigan Notable Books History and Past Titles

Michigan Notable Books is an annual program with roots stretching back to Michigan Week 1991. In 2004, the name changed from Read Michigan to Michigan Notable Books. In 2002, The Michigan Department of History, Arts, and Libraries took over Read Michigan and Michigan Week. In October 2009, The Library of Michigan went to The Michigan Department of Education, bringing the Michigan Notable Books program with it.

The Michigan Notable Books program is sponsored in part by the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Center for the Book, and Michigan Humanities. Donate online to the Library of Michigan Foundation to help support Michigan Notable Books.

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Cumulative Michigan Notable Books List

Cumulative Michigan Notable Books List (Yearly) PDF
Cumulative Michigan Notable Books List (Alphabetical) PDF