Paper Mill Books

06/06/2026

If you're into horror and/or murder mysteries, give this one a try. This is FUN! It reminded me of an Agatha Christie, but the clues are buried in floorplans that are just a little "off." Seemingly normal houses have strange architectural features that hint at something disturbing and culminate in a shocking reveal. A quick read that blends a traditional novel with pictorial elements of graphic novels. This series is wildly creative and unlike anything I've read before.

A Novel

05/09/2026

Wow, Traversal, by Maria Popova, is grand in its ambition and beautiful in its language. It spans great scientific discoveries throughout time, philosophical questions that man has wrestled with across lifetimes, and natural mysteries that continue to intrigue us. This will be in the running for our favorite book of the year (so far!).

Check out Traversal - From the Marginalian creator and bestselling author Maria Popova, a bold exploration of what makes a meaningful life. What is life?What is death?What makes a body a person? What makes a plane...

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Holly Post, who won a $100 gift card to The Mill as part of our Ladies Weekend celebration last weekend!

More great giveaways coming this Sunday as part of our Mother's Day @ The Mill ( #2!) event. See you there!

05/05/2026

I'm on my third book in a row by Ottessa Moshfegh. Her characters are outrageous, her plots are gripping, she's become one of my favorite authors this year.

If you want to dip a toe into her work, try Homesick for Another World, her collection of short stories, available at Paper Mill Books or at Bookshop through the link below

Stories

04/30/2026

Mother's day is next week - a great chance to check out As Long as I Know You by Michigan Notable author Anne Marie Oomen. A beautiful exploration of the relationships between mothers and daughters - available at Paper Mill Books, or at the link below!

Don't forget to check out The Mill Manistique next weekend for fun events and sales!

The Mom Book

04/27/2026

Spring is here and it's time to wake from our hibernation! Getting outside and enjoying nature is why we all love the U.P. Did you know that in some countries, a doctor can prescribe an afternoon in nature to improve your physical and mental health? Read about the science behind the medicine of forest bathing - Available at Paper Mill Books. Or, buy online from the link below.

The Definitive Guide to Forest Bathing

03/16/2026

After a long, snowy winter and the excitement (and effort!) of Writing North Winter Book Fest, we’re ready for a breather.

We’re grateful for the support and energy you’ve all brought through the doors these past few months. Now we’ll be stepping back to rest, tidy up a few things behind the scenes, and recharge a bit. (And of course, there will be plenty of reading!)

We'll be closed March 16-22, so now is the time to stock up on your own reading material + all the other treasures you can only find at The Mill!

-The Mill Team

03/03/2026

What an amazing weekend!

01/22/2026

Dreaming about having a book signed by one of the many authors participating in Writing North? There will be limited copies available during the festival, but why chance missing out?

Come into (or call) Paper Mill Books before Monday, February 9, to pre-order your copies and ensure your favorite authors sign your favorite books!

a celebration of books and writers shaped by the northern Great Lakes region Writing North is a weekend festival where stories, community, and the magic of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula come together. Meet celebrated authors from the Great Lakes region, discover new books, join intimate conversations...

12/21/2025