20 good books by Michigan authors or about Michigan, including one about the Great Lakes...
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Library of Michigan's 2005 Michigan Notable Books List Offers 20 Chances to Get Lost in a Great Read
Contact: Casey Warner (517) 373-5578
Agency: History, Arts and Libraries
Feb. 4, 2005
The Library of Michigan today announced the list of 2005 Michigan Notable Books (formerly known as Read Michigan). According to acting State Librarian Nancy Robertson, this year’s crop of titles covers the spectrum and is certain to appeal to fans of all genres.
“Michigan and the Great Lakes have been home to many compelling events that have had social, emotional and historical impact,” said Robertson. “The titles on this year’s Michigan Notable Books list gives readers the chance to see that some of the best storytelling happens right here at home.”
Each year’s Michigan Notable Books list features 20 books published the previous calendar year that are about or set in Michigan or on the Great Lakes or written by a native or resident of Michigan...
“On the Brink: The Great Lakes in the 21st Century” by Dave Dempsey (Michigan State University Press). This book explores the environmental history of the Great Lakes, the public policies and laws crafted to protect them, the threats such as climate change and population growth that continue to endanger them, and a glimpse into what the future may hold.
All 20 listed here:
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17447_18630_22778-109909--,00.html