From the moment the snow flies, I count down the minutes until I can plant my garden. I assess the millimeters of snow melt with scientific...
Book Club
“A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons”
In honor of spring and Earth Day, A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari is a historical mystery about a female botanist, who...
Mystery and Mayhem With Author Christine Husom
Wright County provides inspiration for local novelist. Christine Husom was born a storyteller. “I was creating stories before I could write or...
Brainy Books for Adults and Kids
Let’s get down to the science of it when it comes to celebrating March’s Women’s History Month. For readers interested in learning more about the...
An Extraordinary Union
In honor of both Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, this month’s recommendation is a historical spy romance about a formerly enslaved Black...
Soil: Memoir Digs Deep
In winter, there’s nothing more soothing than the memory (and anticipation) of a full, lush garden. Camille Dungy’s memoir, Soil: The Story of a...
Tonka Talk: Talk of the Town
Website and podcast aim to be hubs for community information. In an area where the water separates people, Natalie Webster is working to bring them...
Excelsior from A to Z
All of the charm and whimsy of Excelsior comes to life in Amanda Pesek’s new children’s book, E is for Excelsior! The Excelsior resident was...
Explore the History of Big Island
Local historian Paul Maravelas is doing more than just writing a book based on Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island. He is opening his own press dedicated...
Painter Finds Inspiration on the Shores of Tonka Bay
Artist Kickliy creates a series of live paintings with Lake Minnetonka as his subject. Hidden in plain sight, on the shore of a small marsh in Tonka...
Comfort Food
I recently read and loved Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. This irresistible debut novel had me wanting to convert my kitchen into a chemistry...
October Read: “Daisy Darker”
The perfect spooky read for the season, Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney is highly reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The book...
Elizabeth Weir Has a Poetic Story To Tell
Wayzata poet shares how growing up in England to becoming mayor of Medina shaped her creativity. Writers find inspiration everywhere. Past...
Life Appreciation
The delightful biography series Little People, Big Dreams offers children a simple introduction to famous artists, scientists, athletes and others....
Read More, Learn More
When We Had Wings comes by way of bestselling historical fiction authors Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris and Susan Meissner, who work together for...
“The Gift of Green Time” Reconnects Families With Nature
Guide highlights ways to help families discover the magic of the Lake Minnetonka area. Looking for a way to become closer with your family and the...
Favorite Reads: Braiding Sweetgrass
Books that have become my favorites over the years tend to be the ones that were recommended to me by fellow readers. There’s something powerful in...
Wayzata Man Pens Remarkable Autobiography
Wayzata man pens autobiography detailing his storied life and career. It would be impossible to reach 96 years of age without collecting a few...
Homegoing: A Gripping Novel
Readers should consider marking Juneteenth with Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, a sprawling tale following the descendants of two Ghanaian half sisters, born...
New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some...
