Ann Patchett's latest novel explores the complicated dynamics of families. Ann Patchett is highly respected for her character-driven fiction that...
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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...
‘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...
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...
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...
Local Author Mines Family History for a Good Story with First Novel ‘The Find’
Tonka Bay author turns his family’s adventures into a new novel. Tonka Bay resident Tim Duff is a bit of a Renaissance man. After a career as a...
Local Authors Share Their Journeys and Insights into the Publishing World
For aspiring authors, getting their work published is a quest that can elicit as many goosebumps as reading a Stephen King novel. Many dream of...
Wayzata Author Anne Marie Ruff Moves Back to the Lake
After many years away, living in Los Angeles and traveling the world, Ruff returned to the Wayzata area last year. As a novelist, journalist,...
Deephaven Native Publishes First Novel
James Tucker is a Target executive and former international lawyer, and he’s truly a Renaissance guy. The Deephaven native recently published his...
