November’s Race 200 theme is all about journeys, big and small, quests across fantastical realms, cross‑country road trips, time‑bending expeditions, and unexpected detours that change everything. This month, we’re celebrating books that whisk you away, sweep you up, and drop you into an adventure you won’t...
October’s Race 200 theme invites you to stretch your curiosity, explore new perspectives, and dive into powerful nonfiction. This month, we’re highlighting books that teach, illuminate, challenge, and expand our understanding of the world. Whether you’re exploring Detroit’s housing landscape, unpacking food systems, or...
September’s Race 200 theme brings us home — literally. This month, we’re celebrating books set in Michigan or written about Michigan life, history, landscapes, mysteries, and culture. From Detroit noir to Upper Peninsula chills, from Great Lakes lore to small‑town charm, these stories capture...
August’s Race 200 theme is all about stories so vivid, so unforgettable, that they leapt off the page and onto movie and TV screens. This month, we’re celebrating books adapted for film and television. From iconic classics to blockbuster favorites to twisty mysteries that...
July’s Race 200 theme is all about big impact in small packages. This month, we’re celebrating books that come in at under 200 pages, perfect for busy schedules, quick bursts of reading joy, or that satisfying feeling of finishing a book in a single...
June is all about fresh starts, bold beginnings, and unforgettable first books. This month’s Race 200 theme spotlights debut novels, the stories that launched careers, reshaped genres, and introduced us to voices we now can’t imagine the literary world without. From laugh‑out‑loud sci‑fi to...
One of the joys of reading is the way a book can transport us — across borders, across cultures, even across time. This month, we’re celebrating stories that began in another language and found new life in English translation. From a magical café in...
The 25th Poet Laureate of the United States, Arthur Sze, once said, “Poetry helps us slow down, deepen our attention, connect and live more fully.” This April, we’re taking his words to heart. National Poetry Month is the perfect moment to pause, breathe, and...
March is the perfect month to celebrate the stories behind our stories. For Race 200, we’re diving into one of our favorite themes: A Books About Books — novels and nonfiction that adore libraries, reading, and the magic of the written word just as...
The 2026 Winter Olympics are almost here, and February’s Race 200 theme is all about Sports — the triumphs, the teamwork, the rivalries, and the stories behind the athletes who make history. Whether you love real‑life legends, underdog victories, or fiction with a competitive...
