"Tourney Time" explores the Minnesota boys’ state hockey tournament. Hockey has a special hold on the Minnesotan psyche. It’s consistently one of...
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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...
New Photography Book Shows View ‘Above Lake Minnetonka’
New book boasts soaring shots of Lake Minnetonka. You may think you’ve seen Lake Minnetonka from every possible angle, enjoying everything its...
Recommended Reading: Isabel Allende’s Latest Novel is Her Most Personal Yet
Historical fiction for the dog days of summer. Isabel Allende has received impressive worldwide acclaim for her novels; she was inducted into the...
Mound Native Writes Her Life Story Through Recipes in New Cookbook
When Jules Meyer completed her cookbook titled Passion: My Journey through Food, she realized she'd written her life story. Food has always been at...
Recommended Reading: ‘The Dutch House’
Ann Patchett's latest novel explores the complicated dynamics of families. Ann Patchett is highly respected for her character-driven fiction that...
Recommended Reading: ‘Happiness for Beginners’ is Pure Enjoyment
Happiness for Beginners is an inspiring and entertaining novel that will leave readers with a satisfied sigh. Katherine Center is best known for her...
Former Teacher’s Journey of Self-discovery Leads to Published Poetry Book
"If I Ever Loved You, I’ll Always Love You" allowed Jessica Kuennen to reflect upon her life, including growth, love and loss. Jessica Kuennen was...
Recommended Reading: ‘Lovely War’ is Historical Fiction with a Twist
Aphrodite and Ares square off in this new novel. Julie Berry is a Printz Honor-winning author, and her most recent novel, Lovely War, is an...
Mound Man Has Written Books, Sculpted Cars, Designed Toys and Games and More
For decades, Mound resident C. Ray Frigard has made a living as a largely self-taught designer and inventor and, more recently, an author. What is...
This YA Take on Beauty and the Beast Will Appeal to All Ages
This young-adult fantasy novel is also great for adults. Brigid Kemmerer’s A Curse So Dark and Lonely is a young adult fantasy novel that has risen...
‘Ayesha at Last’ is a Romantic Winter Weekend Read Inspired by Jane Austen
Read a romance by the fire. Uzma Jalaluddin’s Ayesha at Last centers on Ayesha and Khalid, two Muslim Canadians. This novel is loosely inspired...
Local Author’s ‘Adorned’ Highlights How We Decorate Ourselves & Spaces
Jen Bouchard's "Adorned" contains finely crafted stories, complemented by sumptuous images, collected during her travels between the Twin Cities and...
Book Recommendation: ‘Evvie Drake Starts Over’ is a Readable Rom-Com with Minnesota Ties
"Evvie Drake Starts Over" is NPR host Linda Holmes' take on the rom-com. Linda Holmes, a pop culture correspondent and host for NPR, has been an...
Cream & Amber Hopes to Be the Go-to Gathering Place in Hopkins
Our editor's pick for best place for a good read. Coffee shop cum bookstore cum taproom Cream & Amber opened in Hopkins this spring, and it’s...
Local Author Has Been ‘Hooked On History’ Since Age 12
Love of lake history. At age 12, Scott McGinnis read a biography about Winston Churchill that kickstarted his path as a historian. “His life was so...
This Month, Read Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Culinary Chronicle
We dig in to Marcus Samuelsson’s memoir. Marcus Samuelsson is a renowned Ethiopian-Swedish chef and restauranteur who, among other accolades, was...
Grab a Book and a Beer at New Hopkins Hot Spot Cream & Amber
Go inside Hopkins’ newest hot spot for books and beer—all run by women. Pair a sip with your next story with these book and beer pairings from Cream...
Book and Beer Pairings from Cream & Amber
We’ve all seen suggested beer and food pairings, but how about beer and books? Check out these suggestions from Cream & Amber owners Katie...
