April 22’s Earth Day, marked since 1970, is meant to raise awareness about the environment. While there may be local and state-wide events planned,...
Book Club
“Lucky Dog” Is a Dyslexia-Friendly Debut
When Excelsior author Mara Ryan watched her then-second grader struggle to find a book that felt like it truly belonged to her, something shifted....
Tuning Into “Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Podcast Ahoy, Minnetonka! features conversations with the people who make Minnetonka Public Schools a cornerstone of the community. Episodes include...
“She Can STEM”
In honor of March 8’s International Women’s Day, consider She Can STEM by Liz Lee Heinecke and illustrated by Kelly Anne Dalton. For thousands of...
“Lost Time” Penned by Local Author
Minnetonka’s Holly Trost dreamed of being an author. Prior to writing her first novel, she was early in her content marketing career and enjoyed...
A New Chapter at Excelsior Bay Books
A local author’s latest business venture makes perfect sense. Amanda Pesek knows the thrill of seeing your own book featured on bookstore shelves....
“Ready or Not”
While the title and book cover suggest lighthearted reading, Cara Bastone’s romance novel is beautifully written with plenty of emotional depth...
“Ahoy, Minnetonka!”
Now in its third season, the Ahoy, Minnetonka! podcast from Minnetonka Public Schools features conversations with the people who make the district...
Open up a World of Experiential Gifting
Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully curated focus. With experiential gifting maintaining its holiday...
It Adds up to Fun
Ben Orlin, a St. Paul teacher turned author, has collected old fashioned paper-and-pencil games from around the world. Math Games with Bad Drawings:...
“The Lager Queen of Minnesota”
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal might just be the ideal novel to read during this holiday season as it’s filled with familial ties....
Real (Good) Food With Emily Maxson
After a Crohn’s disease diagnosis and years of unsuccessful treatments, Emily Maxson landed upon a solution that brought her back to the kitchen:...
Bookmark Home Ideas
Nothing short of a design revolution is underway as architects, artists, designers, engineers, and self-builders confront climate change, polluting...
Minnetonka Public Schools Foundation Promotes Literacy
The future is bright for the youngest readers at Minnetonka Public Schools thanks to the continuing impact from a grant provided by the Minnetonka...
“The Small and the Mighty”
From Sharon McMahon comes The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, From the Founding to the Civil Rights...
“Get Sweaty With Leddy” Podcast Turns Pain Into Purpose
Wayzata resident uses personal story to shed light on pain management. Josh Leddy’s journey is full of resilience, transformation and pain. The...
Chef and Author Alan Bergo Discusses Mushroom Hunting
The Forager Chef educates on how to discover a wild harvest in your neck of the woods. If you’ve ever been on a woodland hike and noticed a cluster...
X Marks the Spot
Visit some of my favorite spaces to read, create and just be. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a favorite spot to read, reflect or...
2024 National Book Award Winner
What happens when a literary icon reimagines a classic? You get James: A Novel, a bold retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...
Top Book Picks From 2005
In celebration of our 20th anniversary, walk down memory lane with us to revisit some of 2005’s top titles. In no particular order, these books and...
