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The Big Read LAKESHORE

We believe reading matters.

“Our mission is to foster a culture where reading matters in Ottawa, Allegan, and Muskegon counties.”

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Redemption and Compassion: How Kindness Saved a Soul

April 28, 2025
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo follows Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for 19 years for…
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Big Read by the Numbers: A Celebration of Stories and Community

April 22, 2025
In a world where stories have the power to unite, the Big Read program of…
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Our Favorite Dystopian Novels

April 15, 2025
Dystopian novels are a genre of novels that often deal with some sort of alternate…
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Books to Look Out for in 2025

January 27, 2025
If you are looking forward to some fresh books to read, check out new releases…
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Crafting a Year of Creativity: Writing Goals for 2025

January 13, 2025
A new year is here, and it’s the perfect time to set fresh goals. For…
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Christmas Stories for the Holiday Season

December 30, 2024
Looking for a good read over the holiday season? If you are wanting to extend…

Ways to Get Involved

Read the book

Our book's topics and themes are timely and relevant.

Attend our events

Our events offer a variety of perspectives, experiences, and angles on the book.

Interact with others

Our goal is that you listen and learn from others as well as sharing your own ideas and experiences.

Respond

Our community becomes stronger when you make positive changes in response to your interactions with the book.

Who is the Big Read Lakeshore for?

Readers of all ages along the Lakeshore

Book clubs

P-12 students

College/University students

Teachers

Professors

Librarians

Library patrons

Senior citizens

Workplaces

Families