Much thanks, @suannelqr.bsky.social. I'll take "amazeballs" all day.

What a long, strange trip it's been - and a great one! THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, has hit the NYT Bestseller list 12 weeks in a row -- since early November - and 14 total. That's all thanks to you folks! So THANK YOU! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...

Great way to wrap up my first week back @michiganpublic.bsky.social after time off…. talking sports with @johnubacon.bsky.social Some college football, college basketball, and the Pistons. You can read or listen! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2026-...

On the last NYTimes bestseller list of the year, arguably the most competitive, THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald hit #3 (six weeks in a row, eight total) -- ahead of famous folks who have no idea who I am. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...

The tour for THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, started on 10/6 in a Cleveland library, with an SRO crowd . It ended for 2025 on 12/15 in the Great Lakes Brewery Company, with an SRO crowd, incl John McCarthy, son of the Fitz's first mate. 1/2

The GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, will be #7 on the New York Times bestseller list, its 6th week on the list, and 4th in a row. All outlets should have plenty. Thank you, readers! (For Michigan coverage, follow me on Twitter. Plenty there.) johnubacon.com

In other news... The GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, will be #7 on the NYTbestseller list for the 6th week, and 4th in a row. All outlets should have plenty. Thank you, readers! (For Michigan coverage, follow me on Twitter. Plenty there.) johnubacon.com

THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, has made the NYT bestseller list 3 weeks in a row, 5 total. ALSO, after the 5th and 6th printings, B&N and Indies have thousands, and amazon is again delivering in 2-3 days. THANK YOU! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...

From a great writer, novelist, and mentor like @dcrbooks.bsky.social, this means a lot. Thanks, Dan!

108 years ago today, at 9:04:35 am, a ship carrying 6 million pounds of high explosives headed to the Great War accidentally exploded in Halifax, creating the biggest manmade explosion until the A-Bomb. You can read about it in The Great Halifax Explosion. johnubacon.com/books/

Great thanks, John.

TUNE IN MONDAY to the Morning Show 8-10am PT on @ksvysonoma.bsky.social Guests: @johnubacon.bsky.social NYT bestselling author, on his new book, The Gales of November; Eric Marshall, master storage designer; Ashley Burnett of WINE WOMEN. Listen in at 91.3 fm locally or online at ksvy.org.

Amazon has just named THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald one of the best history books of 2025. Might make a nice holiday gift!

Special holiday edition of @michiganpublic.bsky.social sports with @johnubacon.bsky.social. We discuss Lions-Packers - a critical moment for Detroit. And we look ahead to Michigan-Ohio State on Sat., and the future of the MSU football program. Read or listen! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Two unbelievable statistics from The Gales of November: P. 14: "Between 1875 and 1975 alone, the Great Lakes claimed at least 6,000 ships... plus a minimum of 30,000 sailors -- an average of one shipwreck per week, and nearly one casualty a day, every day, for a century." (1/4)

The Smithsonian Magazine just named THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the Top 10 history books of 2025. Thank you! www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-...

And let me add, which people from Twitter know: I'm happy to engage with anyone who knows how to disagree without being disagreeable. But some folks just aren't willing or able to do so. It's a better world when they do!

After a silly exchange with a sarcastic, rude, know-it-all who won't sign his name -- Uncivilservice, I believe, was the handle -- in which I refuted his point with facts, naturally he blocks me, only proving my point about keyboard cowards. Have a nice day.

And you should have read the book, because I did. Several, in fact, from the NWS, the NOAA, UM's Naval Architecture school, and the founder of Michigan Tech's Great Lakes Research Center Also, tough guy, sign your name. I do every time. Have a nice day.

The Wall Street Journal just named THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of its "Ten Books to Read: The Best Reviews of October." www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

This week THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, comes in at #7 on the New York Times Bestseller List -- right behind someone named Ken Burns at #6. Score one for the Ann Arbor Public Schools, with two alumni in the top seven. www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...

I read the Great Halifax Explosion by @johnubacon.bsky.social . If it's anything like that, the Gales of November will be incredible.

There are very few books I’m not willing to wait for via the public library but this is one of them. Just picked her up at the local bookstore. Thanks for writing it @johnubacon.bsky.social.

#newbooksday New Nonfiction! 🥳 #librarylife @bethmacy.bsky.social @morbidpsych.bsky.social @rachelcorbett.bsky.social @johnubacon.bsky.social

Just got done reading the new @johnubacon.bsky.social book in time for the 50th anniversary of the Fitz going down in the lake they call Gitche Gumee. As a 7-year-old when it happened, it seemed unfathomable that something like this could happen to a ship that big. Thanks for a great read.

Just finished listening to The Gales Of November by @johnubacon.bsky.social, which was a very interesting history of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its sinking, with lots of interesting background about Great Lakes shipping. Recommended! #NaEdFiMo libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

A kind honor from a legend. Thank you, @genebaxter.bsky.social

Book 18: “The Gales of November” by @johnubacon.bsky.social This book destroyed me. An important story, dutifully told, diligently researched, and handled with care. I weep for the 29, but know their stories were honored in text. Can’t recommend this book enough. We are holding our own. Always.

What I’m reading now on vacation in Kauai. Great book and nice distraction from all the craziness!

In his new book, “The Gales of November,” @johnubacon.bsky.social explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship. Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/in-t...

It's a time of dramatic change in college sports. Tomorrow night (9/25), @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will talk with a panel of experts for @michiganpublic.bsky.social's next Issues & Ale event at The Ark. A few tickets left! You can also stream it. Both free! www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...

Looking back on Robert Redford's vast body of work, my favorite is still "Butch Cassidy." But what impresses me more are "Ordinary People" and "A River Runs Through It," two great books Redford brought to life with subtle and sophisticated directing. Rest in Peace.

College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will lead a @michiganpublic.bsky.social discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and @goldengrizzlies.bsky.social Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...

We'll be posting the book tour on johnubacon.com very soon. Meantime, you can also order books from Schuler Books in Ann Arbor, leave your order, I sign, they ship.

Grateful for ringing endorsements from the best in the business.

This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I looked at the penalties for Michigan football after the NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal exposed in 2023. You can read or listen... www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

The NCAA's investigation into Michigan's "signgate," with penalties, goes public Friday. My guess, throughout, remains: -Fines. -Moore suspended 2-4 games. -Harbaugh and Stallions "show cause" -No wins vacated. But the NCAA can do whatever it likes, and often does.

In two months pre-orders of The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald will be sent or picked up in stores, B&N, amazon, etc. The book launches October 7 at UM's Rackham Auditorium (tickets available next week), followed by a 15-state, 30-stop book tour. Hope to sign your copy!

Great thanks, @bgriebs.bsky.social, and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library!

My upcoming book, "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald," just received a starred review (top 10%, they're only designation) from Kirkus Reviews, an 88-year old institution that's traditionally hard to impress. Comes out October 7. Can pre-order anywhere. (1/4)

Always great to talk with @radiodoug.bsky.social

Another fast-moving five minutes of all the sports that's fit to speak, with @radiodoug.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social

A fun conversation with my old AA News colleague and housemate from the starving writer days, @douglasthill.bsky.social

This week @DougTribou and I break down the big settlement that will change college sports -- in a fast and surprisingly fun six minutes!

Another fun, snappy four minutes of sports talk with @DougTribou on @michiganradio

🥓 on 🏒🏀🏈⚾️ —> In the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social tells me Canada needs the Stanley Cup back, more CFP expansion is "inevitable,” and we discuss the Tigers’ hot start. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Always fun to join @DougTribou for the fastest five minutes of Public Radio sports -and also the only five minutes. 😉

Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing. Great thanks HarperCollins, and you readers! You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them. THANK YOU! www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...

🥓 on 🏀🏒 —> Read or listen to @johnubacon.bsky.social’s thoughts on the Pistons’ playoff chances, the Red Wings’ next steps, and Western Michigan University’s hockey glory. It’s the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports… on @michiganpublic.bsky.social! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...

Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing! Great thanks @HarperCollinsCa and you readers! You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them. THANK YOU! www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...