November 18, 2021
Author Event with Mae Keller
Event Details We are thrilled to welcome Mae Keller, local author of “The Farrants of Glen Haven and Empire: A Story Restored” to Bay Books this coming Saturday, November 20th, from 10:30 – 11:30 for an author signing as well as an opportunity to reminisce or ask questions. This intriguing story is a lens on life and times of the Leelanau Peninsula, 1860’s – 1930’s, told through several generations of the Ferrant family. Mae Keller is
October 23, 2021
“The Secret of the Snow” is Here
We’re so excited to be carrying Viola Shipman’s holiday release “The Secret of the Snow”! Order now by stopping in, calling us at 231-944-6809, or you can order here. Book Details From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage “A beautifully written story about second chances. Fans of women’s fiction won’t be able to put this down.” —Publishers Weekly The forecast is calling for a reluctant homecoming and regrettable decisions with a strong chance of romance… When
October 18, 2021
2021 Nobel Laureate for Literature: Abdulrazak Gurney
Abdulrazak Gurnah, Tanzanian, writer, novelist, academic, portrait, Modena, Italy, 6th April 2006. (Photo by Leonardo Cendamo/Getty Images) 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature The 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature has just been awarded to Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah. He is the seventh African to receive this honor. The announcement was made earlier on October 7, 2021, after a closed-door deliberation by members of The Swedish Academy. Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah Paradise is at once the story of an
September 27, 2021
Highly Anticipated Titles
“Murder at Mallow Hall” As head of household for none other than famed mystery writer Agatha Christie, Phyllida Bright finds her position includes polishing silver, serving luncheons, and solving murders…… As Agatha Christie said in The Body in the Library, “If one has got to have a murder actually happening in one’s house, one might as well enjoy it, if you know what I mean.” Join us in costume, if you like. It’s close to Halloween after
June 22, 2021
Pulitzer Winner- Louise Erdrich
Louise Erdich is a Native American author who we would like to congratulate on winning a Pulitzer. She won Fiction in the “Books, Drama & Music” category for the book The Night Watchman. We’re more than excited to read this fabulous book. “In the Night Watchman, Louise Erdrich creates a fictional world populated with memorable characters who are forced to grapple with the worst and best impulses of human nature. Illuminating the loves and lives, the
March 18, 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. The Little PrinceAdd to cartThe Book of Two WaysAdd to cartThe Invisible Life of Addie LarueAdd to cartLeave the World BehindAdd to cartThe AlchemistAdd to cartNaamahAdd to
March 6, 2021
Books to Watch Out For and Read
Shop Now “Sanitorium” by Sarah Pearse A Cross between “The Shining” and our own Traverse City State Hospital. Shop Now “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. Show Now “Consent” A Memoir” by Vanessa Springora Exposes the hypocrisy of a
January 8, 2021
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
