The Island Bookstore: Store Events

During our summer season (May through October) both of our stores are frequently visted by local authors. We'll keep booksignings and other special area events posted right here. So if you're planning a trip to Mackinac, check in here for the local scoop. Mackinac Island book signings are listed here. Go to Mackinaw City book signings below. We will be posting our calendar soon!

2009 Book Signings

Mackinac Island

Friday, June 12, 2 pm

Great Summer Reads Presentation
Laura Baratto and Bridget Piecarz from Random House will return to give their third annual presentation of favorite books. These women have their fingers on the publishing lifelines and know great titles from all genres and publishers. Join us for this lively and entertaining event and leave with a great reading list — and possibly a door prize.

Friday, July 11, 11 am to 1 pm

Vince Carroll will sign An Iowa Mother, An American Son on Mackinac Island.

Friday, July 3, 2 pm to 4 pm

Doris Holik Kelly and Mystery of the Copper Turtle

Saturday, July 4, 2 pm to 4 pm

Todd Clements and Haunts of Mackinac

Tuesday, July 7, 2 pm to 3 pm

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen, author, and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, illustrator, Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny and other various Michigan Children's Books

Tuesday, July 14, 1–3 pm

Paula Ellis will sign the Michigan Activity Book: Children's Guide to Michigan.

Saturday, July 18, 1 pm to 3 pm

Jeffery L. Schatzer (Santa) Professor Tuesday's Awesome Adventures in History-Book One:Chief Pontiac's War

Monday, July 20, 1 pm to 3 pm

Marion Baburchak and Reflections on Water. Poems including one about the Grand.

Wednesday, July 29, 1 pm to 3 pm

Ralph Moore and Uncle Henry's Ford Rogue

Saturday, August 15 , 1 pm to 3 pm

Jeanene Cooper and If I Should Never Wake

Sunday, Sept. 6, from 2 pm to 5 pm

Todd Clements and Haunts of Mackinac

Mackinaw City

Monday, July 13, 7–8:30 pm

Paula Ellis will sign the Michigan Activity Book: Children's Guide to Michigan.