This month some lucky reader will win two books, both by award winning Michigan author, Terri Martin! The first book is THE HOME WIND, an historical novel for middle readers (ages 9 and up), which is set in an 1870s logging camp in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From the back cover: “While his mother works as…
I love children’s books, and picture books are a double joy–the words and the artwork! This month we are giving away two picture books to one lucky winner. Maybe you would love to have these for yourself, or perhaps you have a special child you would love to gift with a book–Christmas, Hanukkah, or for…
Sending out congratulations to Diane Palko Lawriw our September book winner! Diane answered our question, “Have you ever been in the wilderness,” by telling us that she participated in a whitewater rafting/camping trip in the wilderness. You’re braver than I am, Diane!! I will send the books your way, asap! Happy Reading, Diane! Sue
I apologize to everyone for the delay in posting our September Free Book (this month 2 books!). Many of you know that my father passed away on September 16, and our family has been celebrating him and his wonderful 96 years of life this past week. It was a joyous and precious family time, with…
We are delighted to give away two wonderful books this month, both of which celebrate Summers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! VIEW FROM THE SIDEROAD by Sharon M. Kennedy: [From the cover copy] “Join us for a trip through Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula in this collection of fictional short stories. Whether it’s a sailor who shuns…
I’m excited to feature Mary B. Knapp’s wonderful historical novel, A HEALING HERITAGE, as our Free Book for December 2022! A brief summary: MaryAnn Robinson has an impossible dream–to become a doctor. She spurns the harsh methods of 19th century orthodox medicine and embraces alternative medicine. Her journey towards the fulfillment of that dream is…
I’m excited to be giving away two wonderful books this month. Both are just out from local authors, and both are set primarily in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. IN THE ARMS OF GITCHE GUMEE by James P. Hill follows the life of Evangeline LeBlanc, a First American woman. The premise of the novel is what first…
To celebrate Summer, we are giving away two delightful books from Modern History Press, a great indie publishing house right here in Michigan. (Check out www.LHPress.com for more of their wonderful selection of books, many written by Michigan authors.) The U.P. READER brings “Upper Michigan literature to the world.” Each year, for the past six…
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