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Although they've been in business since 2006, Sandman Books' first venture in Michigan is just one year old: Corner Books, located inside the Saugatuck Antique Pavilion, is a satellite location for the award-winning independent booksellers. Stuffed full of classic novels, rare tomes, and family-friendly local interest books, the tiny shop retains the artistic character of its parent store in Florida. Floor-to-ceiling black bookshelves trimmed with hand painted flowers are beautifully arranged into a welcoming labyrinth of delights. Follow the smell of freshly brewed coffee to find the neighboring cafe-art gallery, with comfy chairs to read in. 

Saugatuck Dawn by Martha Robach

A Murder of Crows: A Saugatuck Murder Mystery by G. Corwin Stoppel

The third Saugatuck Murder Mystery, A Murder of Crows, is a Roaring Twenties tale of poison paint and absinthe, murky pasts of the dark secrets of Parisian mystery cults, and the bedrooms of Vincent van Gogh.

G Corwin Stoppel has served as the rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Saugatuck since 1990. In addition to his parish work, he is a columnist for the Commercial Record newspaper and writer.

The Summer Cottage by Viola Shipman

"Adie Lou Kruger's ex never understood her affection for what her parents called their Cozy Cottage, the charming, ramshackle summer home--complete with its own set of rules for relaxing--that she's inherited on Lake Michigan. But despite the fact she's facing a broken marriage and empty nest, and middle age is looming in the distance, memories of happy childhoods on the beach give her reason for hope. She's determined not to let her husband's affair with a grad student reduce her to a clich , or to waste one more minute in a career she doesn't love, so it becomes clear what Adie Lou must do: rebuild her life and restore her cottage shingle by shingle, on her terms. But converting the beloved, weather-beaten structure into a bed-and-breakfast isn't quite the efficient home-reno experience she's seen on TV. Pushback from Saugatuck's contentious preservation society, costly surprises and demanding guests were not part of the plan. But as the cottage comes back to life, Adie Lou does, too, finding support in unexpected places and a new love story on the horizon. One cottage rule at a time, Adie Lou reclaims her own strength, history and joy by rediscovering the magic in every sunset and sandcastle."

50 Hikes In Michigan by Jim DuFresne

ABCs of Michigan by Sandra Magsamen

Field Guide to Birds of Michigan by American Birding Association

Backroads and Byways of Michigan by Matt Forster

Blood on the Mitten: Infamous Michigan Murders 1700s to Present by Tom Carr

Bloodstoppers and Bearwalkers: Folk Traditions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by Richard M. Dorson

Camping Michigan: A Comprehensive Guide To Public Tent And RV Campgrounds by Kevin Revolinski

Dark Side of the Mitten: Crimes of Power & Powerful Criminals in Michigan's Past & Present by Tom Carr

Grow Great Vegetables in Michigan by Bevin Cohen

199 Michigan Waterfalls by Laurie Penrose

I Love You As Big As Michigan by Rose Rossner

Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service by Patricia Majher

Michigan Bucket List Adventure Guide by Sean Holmes

Michigan Gardener's Companion: An Insider's Guide To Gardening In The Great Lakes State by Rita Henehan

Moon Michigan: Lakeside Getaways, Scenic Drives, Outdoor Recreation by Paul Vachon

Oddball Michigan: A Guide to 450 Really Strange Places by Jerome Pohlen

Paddling Michigan by Kevin Hillstrom

Perfect Day Michigan: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Other Escapes by Amy Eckert

Canoeing Michigan Rivers by

Michigan Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

Michigan Butterflies and Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species by

Michigan Trees and Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species by

Great Lakes Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals by

Great Lakes Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Species by

Great Lakes Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species by

Common Butterflies of the Midwest a folding guide

Common Mammals of the Midwest a folding guide

Common Mushrooms of the Midwest a folding guide

Common Wildflowers of the Midwest a folding guide

Favorite Apples of the Midwest a folding guide

Fishes of the Great Lakes Region a folding guide

Backyard Birds of the Midwest a folding guide

Sibley's Owls of North America a folding guide

Sibley's Hummingbirds of North America a folding guide

Night Sky Guide a folding guide

Common Bees of Eastern North America a folding guide

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