Michigan Notable Books Night for Notables Celebration!
Michigan Notable Books Program
Rich in critically acclaimed authors, Michigan’s significant literary heritage is proudly celebrated by the Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation annually with the Michigan Notable Books Program, the Night for Notables Reception, and the Authors’ Tour to 50 libraries across the state.
2026 Michigan Notable Books
Holy Smoke! The book was named one of the Library of Michigan’s 2026 Notable Books! How did that happen?
Rolling Stone Best Music Books of 2025
Rolling Stone: One of the Best Music Books of 2025!!!
Rob's pick of best books on Shepherd.com
I’ve picked my best books about why the weird underbelly of American music is more interesting and important than pop music.
The Page 99 Test
I applied the “Page 99 Test” to my new book, “The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music”.
Read all about it at The Page 99 Test: Rob Miller's "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low"
Chicago Magazine runs book excerpt
Chicago Magazine ran a 2000 word excerpt from the book. Come for the chapter about Bloodshot’s first album release, and stay for the dorky photo of me crate-diving at the Maxwell Street market.