We are excited to welcome Susan Hollister Wasserman as part of the 2026 MI Notable Books Author Tour. She will be joining us to talk about her award-winning book, Stepping Off the Boat: Stories from North Manitou Island.

“Using almost 400 historic photographs and images, this is a fascinating journey of immigrants, government surveyors, sailors, lumbermen, farmers, and fisherman. Island names on today’s map reflect the story of North manitou Island. In early days, everyone who came to the Island had to “step off the boat.” (from publisher)

Light refreshments will be provided. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. No pre-registration required for this free event.