We’re constantly getting new books in and we’re all trying to read them as fast as we can! We were commiserating the other day how we truly think we can do that but then reality hits—usually about 2:00 in the morning when that pile of books is still sitting there. And the pile of books over there as well. And well, over there. You know how it goes. But here are a few Young Adults […]
Featured Product: Pride Box
Pride Box: Celebrate PRIDE Month with us and with those who you would like to recognize or show a little extra love by ordering one of our PRIDE Bay Book Boxes.
Book News
Red Hot 2021
Thank You for Voting for Us Without your love and support we wouldn’t be voted Red Hot of 2021 best places to buy a book. Therefore, we’d like to give a special thank you to Leelanau and Benzie county for picking us. Your votes put us in the top three picks for places to buy a book. All of us at Bay Books are more than thrilled to on the Red Hot list of 2021. […]
Thought Provoking Books- We love them!
Here are some thought provoking books that we’ve been loving at Bay Books. Check these titles out, let us know what you think. If there are other titles you’ve recently found thought provoking or strongly standout to you, let us know. We’d love to feature more great books.
Books to Watch Out For and Read
“Sanitorium” by Sarah Pearse A Cross between “The Shining” and our own Traverse City State Hospital. “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner Hidden in eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele:  Women who buy well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. Exposure, mystery, historical references—all the good stuff. “Consent” A Memoir” by Vanessa Springora Exposes the hypocrisy of a French culture 30 years ago that […]
Bay Books Bundles for Avid Readers
We have something new to offer at Bay Books for the book lovers on your gift, anniversary, or just for the heck of it list: Book Bundles! There is a full description on our website under the “Books & More” tab but briefly, we have curated three books that fall under a specific category to make your shopping easier. Need it shipped? No additional cost. Check them out at Bay Books or order yours today […]
Staff Picks
June Staff Picks
Autumn’s Picks Female Husbands by Jen Manion (LGBTQIA+ History) “This comprehensive study of trans pioneers from the colonial period through World War I sheds light on a group that has been kept in the shadows. Manion tells the stories of folks who trans gender, living as men in terms of dress and socioeconomic responsibility, and married women. The accounts are based on archival documentation, including photos and firsthand accounts. A perfect book to read for Pride […]
May Staff Picks
Autumn’s Staff Picks “The Secret History of Twin Peaks” by Mark FrostA must-read for any Twin Peaks fan! This cross between a novel and a coffee table book is a fun, fascinating history of how the town fits into a larger story of conspiracies and government secrets. Frost was a co-creator of the cult classic show, and he continues to tell its story here. “Don’t Call Me Princess” by Peggy OrensteinThis thought-provoking essay collection covers […]
April Staff Picks
Autumn’s Staff Picks Outlawed by Anna North This queer, feminist Western was a quick read that I am still thinking about. In this alternative version of the Old West, women unable to bear children are ostracized, condemned as a witch, and sometimes killed. Ada, a midwife-turned-outlaw, joins the Hole-In-The-Wall Gang, a group of women and non-binary folks who have similar stories in their past. I’m not one for Westerns, but I am itching to find […]
Author’s Corner
Reading With… James Siegel
James Siegel is an American thriller novelist and writes under the name S K Barnett. We … [Read More...]
   
Father’s Day is just around the corner and Bay Books is here to help you celebrate. We’re cultivating handcrafted gift boxes with an assortment of bookish goodies along with some great literature. We also have gift cards.