Author brings light to a tragic piece of Minnesota history. Samantha Specks brings Minnesota history to life through her first novel, Dovetails in...
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Winter, You Wonder
Questions lead to answers in children’s book. Do snowmen have feelings? What do fish think about below a frozen lake? Author Perris Deppa of...
The Kitchen Front is a Recipe for a Good Read
Based on the historical BBC radio program The Kitchen Front, this novel by Jennifer Ryan follows four women on the World War II home front in...
The Rose Code
Follow the work and love lives of three British women. Fans of WWII historical fiction, take note—The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is set on the British...
The Touch Crisis
How we heal through healthy touch. In the wake of COVID-19, Dawn Bennett says many people have experienced a collective trauma, especially when it...
Debut Novel Makes an Impact
Brit Bennett was only in her mid-20s when The Mothers, her debut novel, was released. She took the publishing world by storm with this book, which...
Do you have a Float Plan?
Anyone who’s missed traveling will enjoy vicariously exploring the Caribbean through the pages of this novel. Float Plan’s heroine, Anna, struggled...
Speaking of words …
Do you have a favorite quote from a book? Are there words that you can read over and over and still find fresh layers of meaning? Recently, I found...
The Husband’s Secret
Title tagged as best breakout novel. In honor of this month’s “Best of” theme, this book is one of the best breakout novels of the last decade....
This Heartfelt Novel has Just the Right Amount of Drama
Natalie Jenner’s debut novel, The Jane Austen Society, is a perfect, heartwarming read. Natalie Jenner’s debut novel, The Jane Austen Society, is a...
Silent Stories
Photographer gives voice to Abandoned North Dakota. For those who appreciate and are curious about churches, homes, schools and the like that are no...
Are you in the mood for a Big Summer?
For over a decade, Jennifer Weiner has been a go-to author for contemporary fiction that centers around women, and her latest, Big Summer, makes for...
Canadian Bakin’
Minnetonka native pens food blog from north of the border. Elizabeth Lepage (née O’Connor) grew up in Minnetonka, where she credits her mother,...
Read Across America
Celebrate a nation of diverse readers on March 2nd. The National Education Association (NEA) celebrates Read Across America Day on March 2. The...
Author Provides an Enjoyable Take on Modern Romance
This month’s recommendation is for the romantics! Jasmine Guillory has become the queen of contemporary romance, and her novels are delightful. Her...
Publishing with Purpose
"… love is what makes this world brighter." If there are two things Minnesotans are familiar with they’re hockey—and squirrels. Hockey, especially...
What to Read: ‘Winter Street’ is a Heartwarming, Festive Read
Elin Hilderbrand’s entire Winter Street series, beginning with 2014’s "Winter Street", is a sure bet to be a holiday crowd-pleaser. With December’s...
Local Author’s Book ‘Tourney Time’ Dives Deep Into Minnesota Hockey History
"Tourney Time" explores the Minnesota boys’ state hockey tournament. Hockey has a special hold on the Minnesotan psyche. It’s consistently one of...
What to Read: ‘Always the Last to Know’ by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins's trademark blend of humor and heart is on excellent display in "Always the Last to Know". As the holidays approach and family...
Keep the Lights on While You Read This Month’s Book Pick
"The Sun Down Motel" by Simone St. James is perfect for people seeking a spooky read. This time of year, many readers find themselves reaching for...
