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Looking for the perfect book to gift this holiday season? We turned to small, independent booksellers across the Midwest for the stories they can\u2019t stop recommending, each one by a Midwestern author.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And best part is, you can buy directly from these shops to support local businesses and regional storytellers!<\/p>\n\n\n

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For the reader with snow-loving kids<\/h2>\n

Mike of Literati Bookstore<\/a> in Ann Arbor, Michigan, recommends A Snow Day for Amos McGee<\/em> (2010) by local author and artist duo, Phil and Erin Stead.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis book is quiet, sweet, filled with beautiful illustrations, and everything you want in a bedtime book in winter. And if your kids love this one, there are two other Amos books awaiting as well.\u201d |\u00a0Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader going through change<\/h2>\n

Ella from Milkweed Editions<\/a> in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recommends Where Will We Live if the House Burns Down <\/em>(2024) by <\/em>Allison Blevins.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith tender, experimental prose poems, [this book] examines a life in the throes of unexpected change, from chronic illness and cancer to a spouse’s gender transition. A fairytale-like narrative takes form as the speaker leads us through these crises with grace, resilience, and a wild imagination.\u201d |\u00a0Buy the Book<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who\u2019d rather be chasing Bigfoot <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Co-owner <\/span>Amanda of <\/span>Dog-Eared Books<\/span><\/a> in Ames, Iowa, recommends <\/span>American Mythology<\/span><\/i> (2025) by Chicago-based author Giano Cromley.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c[It] is the story of Jute and Vergil \u2014 two men, past middle age, who’ve maintained a friendship since childhood thanks in large part to their monthly Bigfoot Society meetings and annual expeditions into rugged western Montana in search of Sasquatch. But this year\u2019s trip is going to change their lives in ways they could never have expected. This novel is a deeply heartfelt novel about friendship, small towns, and wonder in the face of the unknown.\u201d |\u00a0<\/span>Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who enjoys a Midwest mystery<\/h2>\n

Sarah from Loganberry Books<\/a> in Shaker Heights, Ohio, recommends Ohio <\/em>(2018) by Stephen Markley.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt takes place in Ohio, obviously\u2014from the title\u2014in a small town where five or six people come, for different reasons, during a 24-hour period. \u00a0It’s dark, and a heartbreaking read.\u201d | Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who wants to build community<\/h2>\n

Tiffany of Wild Geese Bookshop<\/a> in Franklin, Indiana, recommends Start with Hello (And Other Simple Ways to Live As Neighbors) <\/em>(2022) by Shannan Martin.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn divisive times, Shannan reminds us of the importance in loving people up close and shares moments from her life that have helped her find a way forward.\u201d\u00a0| Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who seeks out queer Midwestern histories<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Iris of <\/span>A Room of One\u2019s Own Bookstore<\/span><\/a> in Madison, Wisconsin, recommends <\/span>As Ever, Miriam<\/span><\/i> (2024) by Faythe Levine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEphemera from the Wisconsin Historical Society archives of two women, Miriam Frink and Charlotte Partridge, opening The Layton School of Art (MKE). Engaged in a ‘Boston Marriage’, the book collects photos, a timeline of their life together, and the sign-offs of letters sent over 50 years. Set within the better part of the 20th century, this book is a wonderful piece of queer Wisconsin history.\u201d<\/span> | Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who dives deep into Great Lakes disasters<\/h2>\n

Katie from Between the Covers Bookstore<\/a> in Harbor Springs, Michigan, recommends The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald <\/em>(2025) by John U. Bacon.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust in time for the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy, John U. Bacon brings Great Lakes\u2019 maritime history to life.\u00a0Bacon\u2019s style is adept at capturing both the majesty and peril of stormy waters. His detailed storytelling honors the sailors who braved impossible odds, blending history and human drama seamlessly. Reading this book feels like an adventure and a eulogy all at once.\u201d\u00a0| Buy the Book<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who\u2019s rooting for rekindled sparks<\/h2>\n

Haley from Gramercy Books<\/a> in Bexely, Ohio, recommends Just Another Love Song<\/em> (2022) by Kerry Winfrey.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis book is the perfect fun, small town romance where second chance love is in the air. Sandy and Hank were high school sweethearts until Hank went to Boston to follow his dreams of being a musician and Sandy stayed back home in Ohio (where the author is from). If you like the vibes of the show Gilmore Girls, then pick this book up! Wonderful read for all the romantics!\u201d \u00a0| Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who devours young adult thrillers <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jordan from <\/span>Lion’s Mouth Bookstore<\/span><\/a> in Green Bay, Wisconsin, recommends <\/span>Six of Sorrow <\/span><\/i>(2024) by Amanda Linsmeier. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“Six girls, one legend-filled small town in Georgia, and a mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seat for this entire unputdownable read. This makes [it]<\/span> a perfectly creepy, sapphic young adult horror read for fans of <\/span>Pretty Little Liars <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>Yellowjackets<\/span><\/i>.”<\/span> | Buy the Book<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who <\/span>loves a larger-than-life legend <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Owner Molly of <\/span>Lake City Books<\/span><\/a> in Madison, Wisconsin, recommends <\/span>Life, and Death, and Giants<\/span><\/i> (2025) by Wisconsin trout fisherman, gardener, and writer Ron Rindo.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a gorgeous Wisconsin-centric story that follows the life of an extraordinary Amish boy and the impact he had on his family, his town, and the world. Skillfully crafted, soulful, humbling, and life-affirming.\u201d | Buy the Book<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who loves haunting short stories<\/span><\/h2>\n

Co-owner Sterling from <\/span>Silver Dawn Books<\/span><\/a> in Grand Forks, North Dakota, recommends<\/span> Our Greatest Enemy: Five Horror Stories on Fatherhood <\/span><\/i>(2024)<\/span> by Jordan Thiery.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I would highly recommend it for horror fans but also warn people it will give you a gut punch emotionally.”<\/span> | Buy the Book<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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For the reader who lives for drama and messy moments <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jamie of <\/span>Women & Children First<\/span><\/a> bookstore in Chicago, Illinois, recommends <\/span>Same As It Ever Was <\/span><\/i>(2024)<\/span> by Claire Lombardo.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cClaire Lombardo’s ability to write about motherhood, aging, and long-term marriage despite not experiencing any of those things is astonishing. Her new novel is populated with messy moments between friends, unreliable and flippantly cruel mothers, neighbors who become anchors (who can also inadvertently lead to drowning), and a main character who is hard to get to know by design but ultimately becomes someone you’ll love despite all of her attempts to keep you at a distance.\u201d<\/span> | Buy the Book<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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