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Book Recommendation Lists
On Writing and Storytelling
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Spotlight Lists
Reminiscing in Old Age
"Old" people have the best stories, though they may not all be true...
Do You Want to Hear a Story?
The Moth features true, personal stories told live and without notes, which thematically explore human experiences and connections.
Reminiscing in Old Age
"Old" people have the best stories, though they may not all be true...
Michigan Poets
Poetry by authors who lived or studied in our Great Lakes State.
More Spotlight Books to Try
Leif Enger
“Words are one way we leave tracks in the world,”
― Leif Enger, I Cheerfully Refuse
Join the Big Read 2025!
Find out what's going on with the Big Read this year.
Great (Lakes) Reads
Set sail on some great reads set on or near Michigan's Great Lakes and explore our home state through the eyes of fiction.
Join the Big Read 2025!
Find out what's going on with the Big Read this year.
Great (Lakes) Reads
Set sail on some great reads set on or near Michigan's Great Lakes and explore our home state through the eyes of fiction.
More Featured Books to Try
Audiobooks
Hands free reading. Absorb a book while you drive, exercise, clean the house, walk the dog.
Maternal Horror
Motherhood and monsters.
On the Reservation
Listen to these stories taking place, at least partially, on a reservation.
Among the Stars
Venture to space and the broader cosmos.
More Audiobooks
Award Winning Books
National Book Award
A group of awards presented annually in the U.S. for achievement in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and Young People's Literature literature.
Hugo Award
A group of awards presented annually by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works.
Audie Award
The Audie Award granted by the Audio Publishers Association, recognizes outstanding audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
National Book Award
A group of awards presented annually in the U.S. for achievement in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and Young People's Literature literature.
Hugo Award
A group of awards presented annually by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works.
Audie Award
The Audie Award granted by the Audio Publishers Association, recognizes outstanding audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
NovelistPlus
Get hand-crafted recommendations, articles, and lists for fiction, series, and nonfiction titles, created by librarians.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Reading resources for the blind and print disabled.
BookPage Online
Find book reviews, recommendations, and more in this digital version of the BookPage magazine.
NovelistPlus
Get hand-crafted recommendations, articles, and lists for fiction, series, and nonfiction titles, created by librarians.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Reading resources for the blind and print disabled.
BookPage Online
Find book reviews, recommendations, and more in this digital version of the BookPage magazine.