What We're Reading

Author and Leech Lake Ojibwe David Treuer’s new book “The Savage Mind: An American Legacy” explores American violence and family history in a letter to his children.

John Scalzi’s “Monsters of Ohio” is weird and gross and unexpectedly heartwarming and fun. This is the New York Times bestselling sci-fi writer’s twentieth book and he’s not stopping anytime soon.

Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa reviews books by Lorna Schultz Nicholson, Kim Michele Richardson, Andrea Beatriz Arango and Gordon Korman.

The stigma still exists, but the popular romance novel endures and has evolved. Bemidji State University Professor Rucha Ambikar discusses societal impact of popular romance novels.

"Blacktail" is the long-awaited second novel from writer Scott Hawkins, author of the 2015 highly acclaimed book "The Library at Mount Char."

Children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Sophie Blackall, Chelsea Lin Wallace, Steve Sheinkin and Meaghan McIsaac.

Author Jill Swenson’s new book "The Land of Everlasting Sky" is a vivid and informative read, combining her family history with Warroad Ojibwe elder Kakaygeesick’s to show that we need to reconcile with the past in order to move forward.

Minnesota authors Mike Lein, Marjorie Mathison Hance, Brenda K. Massman, Chris Norbury, Jan Belanger, Darrell Pedersen and Scott Welvaert talk about their books and writing.

Minnesota authors Julie Guth, Jason Willis, Brian Duren, Jan D. Payne, Christine Husom and William Durbin talk about their books and writing.

Minnesota authors Mary Seifert, Jeff Krogstad, J.D. Delzer, Mary Perrine, Joe Egan and C.A. Lewis talk about their books and writing.

"Blue Bearies" is a follow-up to the popular 2018 children’s book "Bowwow Powwow" written by Brenda Child, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder, and translated by Gordon Jourdain.

Minnesota authors Rhonda Buerkle, Richard Sherry, Margaret A. Blenkush, Jonathan Sweet, Jodie Leigh Murray and Niomi Phillips talk about their books and writing.

Minnesota authors Laura Hern, Candace Simar, David Bruns, Bruce Carlson, Julie Jo Larson and William Burleson talk about their books and writing.

Writer Melody Robinette’s debut novel “These Vile Hearts” is a satisfying and wicked “romantasy” brimming with rich and colorful characters and magic.

Writer Camille Perri’s third novel “Social Animals” is a fun and witty story featuring some colorful canine and human characters.

Minnesota journalist Ryan Rodgers' new book "Where the Green Light Shines" glimpses into the world of arctic canoeing told through the journeys of a true master of the craft, Bob O’Hara.

Family, friends and skateboarding are at the center of this heartfelt and compelling new young adult novel “Medicine Wheels” by Red Lake Nation writer Byron Graves.

Meg Charlton’s debut novel “Voyagers” examines the power of friendship while the world reels from a mysterious transmission from the solar system.

Darby Bozeman’s novel “Summer’s Never Over” is a satisfying and suspenseful debut set in an isolated summer camp in the mountains of Georgia.

Independent journalist and "domestic war correspondent" Justin Glawe’s new book "If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened" is compelling and eye-opening.

Reaching Rural Readers sends free books to rural Minnesota high school students. This summer's list includes books by Dawn Quigley, K. Woodman-Maynard, and Kenneth Cadow.

Reaching Rural Readers sends free books to rural Minnesota high school students. This summer's list includes books by Dawn Quigley, K. Woodman-Maynard, and Kenneth Cadow.

In “The Creature’s guide to Caring,” science writer Elizabeth Preston uses examples of animal parenting to show how humans have evolved to care for each other.

Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Melanie Florence, Deborah Underwood, Joslin Brorsen, and Aaron Starmer.

Writer Sarah L. Kaufman’s “Verb Your Enthusiasm” is an elegant guide to the promise, power and poetry of the underrated verb.