Books

New book boasts soaring shots of Lake Minnetonka. Read more about New Photography Book Shows View 'Above Lake Minnetonka'

Isabel Allende has received impressive worldwide acclaim for her novels; she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2004, she received Chile’s National Literature Prize in 2010 and she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014. A Long Petal of the Sea is her most recent novel and it tells the story of Victor and Roser, two refugees of the Spanish Civil War who flee their homeland and begin a new life in Chile in 1939. Read more about Recommended Reading: Isabel Allende's Latest Novel is Her Most Personal Yet

When Jules Meyer completed her cookbook titled Passion: My Journey through Food, she realized she'd written her life story. Read more about Mound Native Writes Her Life Story Through Recipes in New Cookbook

Ann Patchett's latest novel explores the complicated dynamics of families. Read more about Recommended Reading: 'The Dutch House'

Happiness for Beginners is an inspiring and entertaining novel that will leave readers with a satisfied sigh. Read more about Recommended Reading: 'Happiness for Beginners' is Pure Enjoyment

Lovely War is an inventive and engaging read for young adults and adults alike. Read more about Recommended Reading: 'Lovely War' is Historical Fiction with a Twist

Brigid Kemmerer’s A Curse So Dark and Lonely is a young adult fantasy novel that has risen to the top of a saturated category and gained appreciation from both YA fans and others. Read more about This YA Take on Beauty and the Beast Will Appeal to All Ages

Uzma Jalaluddin’s "Ayesha at Last" centers on Ayesha and Khalid, two Muslim Canadians. Read more about 'Ayesha at Last' is a Romantic Winter Weekend Read Inspired by Jane Austen

Joshilyn Jackson's "Never Have I Ever" will keep readers guessing and on the edge of their seats until the last page. Read more about Book Recommendation: 'Never Have I Ever' is Full of Twists

Jen Bouchard's "Adorned" contains finely crafted stories, complemented by sumptuous images, collected during her travels between the Twin Cities and Los Angeles. Read more about Local Author's 'Adorned' Highlights How We Decorate Ourselves & Spaces