Hi All,

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/public/mnb/previous-notables/2026-michigan-notable-books

Each year, the Michigan Notable Books list features 20 books published during the previous calendar year that are about the Great Lakes, set in Michigan or the Great Lakes or written by a Michigan author. This year’s list is particularly noteworthy as it was the final list complied under the leadership of State Librarian Randy Riley. Randy was the key steward of the Michigan Notable Books program since the early 2000s until his sudden death earlier this month.

The list was initially announced yesterday in the Detroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2026/01/11/library-michigan-20-titles-annual-list-notable-books/88046317007/

Additional information is available in the press release that was distributed earlier today: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/library-press-releases/2026-michigan-notable-books

Details will soon be posted regarding the application period for hosting authors from the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list. Look for more information about the Michigan Notable Books program as well as the annual Night for Notables celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026 on www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks. Direct questions to Michigan-Notable-Books@michigan.gov or 517-335-1477.

The Michigan Notable Books program is sponsored by the Library of Michigan, with additional support from the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Humanities, and several other valuable organizations.

Thank you,

Adam

Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian

Library of Michigan

Michigan Department of Education

702 W. Kalamazoo St.

PO Box 30007

Lansing, MI 48909

ostera@michigan.gov | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan