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A Maudlin Holiday Gift List of 2024 Books by MN Authors

Feeling sad? Let this list, which includes kids' books, tales of divorce, and recipes for cookies, soothe your sadness.

December 10, 2024

Author/Educator/Activist Shannon Gibney: ‘The Job Is to Help People Imagine a Different Way Forward’

Discussing 'We Miss You, George Floyd' and much more with Gibney, a celebrated local literary talent.

November 6, 2024

Read an Excerpt From ‘Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Politics and Motherhood’

Ahead of this Wednesday’s launch event, check out a chapter of a U of M scientist’s brand-new book.

October 21, 2024

Read an Excerpt from ‘Deeper Blues,’ the Upcoming Biography on MN Music Legend Cornbread Harris

Local author Andrea Swensson documents the remarkable life, career, and legacy of the 97-year-old musician.

July 18, 2024

7 New Books From MN Authors to Pair With Your Summer Activities

Going to a show? Celebrating July 4? Fretting over the heat death of the planet? These books are perfect for the occasion.

How 2020 Changed Policing in Minneapolis—And How It Didn’t: A Talk With U of M Sociologist Michelle Phelps

In her new book, 'The Minneapolis Reckoning,' Phelps talks about the opportunities for change that were missed after 2020—and the opportunities that still remain.

Read an Excerpt from ‘Minescapes: Reclaiming Minnesota’s Mined Lands’

Author Pete Kero dives deep into the competing demands put on northern Minnesota's landscape.

Libraries!!! What Can’t They Do?

You can check out books, sure. But you can also listen to LPs, get seeds for your garden, or even use a 3D printer at your local library now.