Amazon Prime Day is nearly here and now’s your chance to save on your next summer beach day read.
A good read and a pair of shades while sitting on one of Michigan’s many sandy beaches is the perfect way to unwind this season. From historical fiction to poetry, memoirs to novels on loss, healing and family bonds, Michigan authors offer intriguing books for everyone, some set here in the state.
Prime Day is June 23-26, a month earlier than in 2025, and early deals on books are already available to Prime members online.
Here’s a look at some Michigan authors who have books available through Amazon.
‘Complete Poems’ by Jim Harrison
Jim Harrison “Complete Poems” is a collection of all of Harrison’s poems spanning his five-decade career. The late poet and author was born in Grayling, Michigan, and is an alum of Michigan State University, per the American Academy of Poets.
A hardcover copy of the book is 27% off on Amazon, at $43.51.
‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’ by Beth Nguyen
“Owner of a Lonely Heart” traces the journey of author Beth Nguyen and her family as refugees to the U.S. from the Vietnam War, while her mother remained in Vietnam, addressing themes of parenthood and migration. Nguyen was raised in Grand Rapids and is an alumna of University of Michigan.
A paperback copy is 26% off on Amazon at $13.32.
‘All That We Carried’ by Erin Bartels
Set in the western Upper Peninsula, “All That We Carried” by Erin Bartels follows the journey of two sisters hiking through the Porcupine Mountains as they navigate their relationship, values and grief over the loss of their parents. Bartels is a Grand Rapids native and an alumna of Grand Valley State University.
You can get a paperback copy on Amazon at 17% off, for $14.88.
‘Across So Many Seas’ by Ruth Behar
“Across So Many Seas” follows the stories of four girls across over five centuries and multiple generations of a Jewish family, from Spain to Turkey to Cuba to the U.S., addressing themes of identity, belonging and migration. Ruth Behar is based in Ann Arbor, where she is the Victor Haim Collegiate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, and her origins lie in Cuba by way of New York City.
You can get a paperback copy on Amazon for 15% off at $8.50.
‘Ordinary People: A Novel’ by Judith Guest
“Ordinary People: A Novel,” centers around the story of a typical family who face grief and healing in the wake of the death of their son, and was Judith Guest’s first novel. Guest was born in Detroit and is an alumna of the University of Michigan.
For 47% off on Amazon, you can get a $9.49 paperback copy.
‘Who Asked You?’ by Terry McMillan
“Who Asked You?” follows the life of Betty Jean, a wife and mother balancing the needs of her children, grandchildren and sick husband as she navigates her career and family issues. Terry McMillan is a Port Huron native and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author.
You can get 29% off a paperback copy on Amazon at $12.10.
USA TODAY contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.
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