Congratulations to Jane Thompson who won our November Free Books–the lovely children’s books by Lisa Tawn Bergren and Upper Peninsula local author Julie Buchholtz! Jane, I will send you the books ASAP! Happy Reading! Sue Harrison
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…
Our Give-Away Book for August 2022 is the award-winning Young Adult novel by Angeline Boulley, FIRE KEEPER’S DAUGHTER. From the cover flap: “…an electrifying thriller layered with a rich exploration of the modern Native experience, a reckoning of current and historical injustices, and a powerful celebration of community.” Author Angeline Boulley is an enrolled member…
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…
We are back to our Book Give-Away Schedule. Hooray! I love finding great books and giving a copy to one very lucky reader!! This winter I took a few months “off” due to a variety of factors, including a first-for-us-winter as “snowbirds,” a bout with Covid (despite having all the vaccinations and boosters), and being…
This month, we will give away a wonderful book by Mary B. Knapp. Set in the 1940s and 1950s on a small Midwest farm, WINSOME WINTERS is a delightful visit to that time when families were pulling themselves out of the Great Depression. From the back cover: “What was it really like to grow up…
Congratulations to Kathy Carlson Spencer who won our December Free Book! Kathy’s favorite Christmas traditions are family times together, drinking hot chocolate, decorating, and eating cookies! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Kathy!! Message me your address and I’ll mail your book ASAP! Blessings! Sue
This December we are giving away a new hardcover edition of Claire Hopley’s THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS FOOD AND FEASTS! From the flyleaf: “This … book celebrates classic Christmas stories and their food and feasts. Each chapter covers a different era and the important foodie tales of the time… 40 must-try Christmas recipes [include] a…
We tried to give away this book last February, but, because it was not claimed by the winner, we get to give it away again! This time of year, I long for those hearty stews, soups, roasts, and homemade desserts known as “comfort food.” The COMFORT FOOD COOKBOOK (edited by Karen K. Will) is packed…
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