North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center

North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center North Wind Books North Wind Books is an independent bookstore with strong concentration in nature, fiction, Finnish literature and more.

NWB is also the official shop of Finlandia Foundation National. Come by and see what North Wind Books has to offer you!

08/11/2026

From Peter in Blueberry Land to the classic Blueberries for Sal, we have a few favorites to enjoy while you’re picking, baking, or simply celebrating blueberry season.

07/28/2026

🎶 New Release! 🎶

Discover the beauty of the vocal music of Jean Sibelius with A Performance Guide to the Songs of Jean Sibelius by Kathleen Roland-Silverstein.

An invaluable resource for singers, pianists, voice teachers, and lovers of Finnish music, this comprehensive guide explores Sibelius's art songs with:
🇫🇮 Finnish and Finland-Swedish lyric diction guides
🎼 Word-for-word and poetic English translations
📖 Historical and musical insights
🎵 Audio resources to support pronunciation and performance

Purchase it here:
shop.finlandiafoundation.org/products/a-performance-guide-to-the-songs-of-jean-sibelius

Marimekko Summer Sale Bold prints. Timeless Finnish design. Summer savings.🛍️ Shop now and save: shop.finlandiafoundatio...
07/24/2026

Marimekko Summer Sale

Bold prints. Timeless Finnish design. Summer savings.

🛍️ Shop now and save: shop.finlandiafoundation.org

✨ Limited-time savings—shop your favorites before they're gone!

🍓 Strawberry season may be wrapping up, but the sweetness doesn't have to end!Keep your favorite berry close all year lo...
07/20/2026

🍓 Strawberry season may be wrapping up, but the sweetness doesn't have to end!

Keep your favorite berry close all year long with our delightful collection of strawberry-inspired books and gifts. There is something to help you hold the memories of summer long after the last berry has been picked.

Stop by North Wind Books and bring home a little taste of strawberry season! 🍓❤️

shop.finlandiafoundation.org

🔍 The search is still on...Pick up a Find Waldo Local passport at any participating business, then set off on an indoor ...
07/17/2026

🔍 The search is still on...

Pick up a Find Waldo Local passport at any participating business, then set off on an indoor adventure! Visit each collaborating business, keep your eyes peeled for the guy in the striped shirt, and collect a stamp at every stop.

Once you've filled your passport, return it to North Wind Books to receive a fun Waldo poster and be entered to win multiple grand prizes, including:
📚 Waldo books
🎁 Gift certificates from participating businesses
✨ And plenty of other surprises!

The fun continues all month—happy searching!

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The Feather Wars and the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds“McCommons is a solid writer with an encyclopedic grasp of...
07/09/2026

The Feather Wars and the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds

“McCommons is a solid writer with an encyclopedic grasp of his subject ... society’s realization that birds were a finite resource and worth saving makes for a hell of a story.”
— Wall Street Journal

JAMES H. McCOMMONS is a professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University and a veteran journalist, specializing in ecology, environmental and travel topics.

07/09/2026

Sidewalk Sale!

We'll be here Friday—we'd love to see you before the holiday!Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙OPEN – Friday, July 3 CLOSED – Sa...
07/02/2026

We'll be here Friday—we'd love to see you before the holiday!
Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

OPEN – Friday, July 3
CLOSED – Saturday, July 4

Address

437 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI
49930

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+19064877217

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