Leelanau summer resident and author, Susan Wasserman, has just been notified that her book, “Stepping Off the Boat: Stories from North Manitou Island” is one of 20 Notable Books 2026, selected by the Library of Michigan.
The Library of Michigan this week announced the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list, honoring a diverse collection of works that highlight the state’s vibrant literary landscape and the voices shaping its cultural narrative.
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. Selections include a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction, that appeal to many audiences and explore topics and issues close to the hearts of Michigan residents. This latest list continues that tradition by exploring the wildlife of Isle Royale, investigating the maritime tragedy that continues to impact Great Lakes shipping, reviewing the challenges and opportunities faced by past and present Michiganders, and so much more.
