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Join M. Christine Byron & Thomas R. Wilson here at your library May 31 at 7pm for a discussion of their book Vintage Views Along the West Michigan Pike: From Sand Trails to US-31 by This historic road was the first continuous, improved route between Michigan City and Mackinaw City. The road along the Lake Michigan coast opened West Michigan to automobile travel and tourism. The authors depict the adventure and romance of motoring showing vintage postcards, photographs, maps, and ephemera to illustrate this journey. Time-travel with them through the beautiful West Michigan landscape and quaint towns to hotels and cabins, tourist camps and state parks, and other stops along the road.
Byron and Wilson is visiting the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library’s part of the Library of Michigan’s 2012 “Michigan Notable Authors Tour.” This year, authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2012 Michigan Notable Books selections will visit nearly 50 libraries throughout the state.
The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is located at 416 Front Street. For details about this author event, call 231-271-3512 or visit the web at suttonsbaylibrary.org
It’s a literary treat to have these authors in our community, sharing their work with our friends and neighbors in such an open, accessible way. Michigan is home to some of the best stories and storytellers found anywhere in the country.
“This year’s Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully diverse topics and offer something of interest for just about everyone,” said State Librarian Nancy R. Robertson. “The tour offers the opportunity for book enthusiasts in many corners of the state to join in the conversation about what constitutes ‘great writing’ and to hear from some of the Great Lakes region’s most beloved authors.”
Michigan Notable Books is designed to promote reading and raise awareness of Michigan’s literary heritage. The program annually selects 20 of the most outstanding books published in that year – titles that are reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, literary and cultural experience.
The 2012 Michigan Notable Books program and tour are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Humanities Council, Cooley Law School, Meijer, Auto-Owners Insurance and the Michigan Center for the Book. Media Sponsors are Mittenlit.com, City Pulse, WKAR, Dome, Queue Advertising and Tom Gennara Photography.
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