Books
Author/Educator/Activist Shannon Gibney: âThe Job Is to Help People Imagine a Different Way Forwardâ
Discussing 'We Miss You, George Floyd' and much more with Gibney, a celebrated local literary talent.
Itâs Alive! How Indie Horror Publishers Thrive in the Twin Cities.
Wanna hear a scary story? Youâre in the right place.
Read an Excerpt From âCore Samples: A Climate Scientistâs Experiments in Politics and Motherhoodâ
Ahead of this Wednesdayâs launch event, check out a chapter of a U of M scientistâs brand-new book.
âIâm Rather Fearlessâ: Twin Cities Poet Danez Smith Talks Climate Change, Comedy, Fiction, and I-35W Inspiration
Plus the No. 1 tool in any poet's toolbox: Microsoft Word.
Read an Excerpt from âDeeper Blues,â 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.
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 MinneapolisâAnd How It Didnât: 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 2020âand the opportunities that still remain.
Read an Excerpt from âMinescapes: Reclaiming Minnesotaâs Mined Landsâ
Author Pete Kero dives deep into the competing demands put on northern Minnesota's landscape.
Libraries!!! What Canât 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.
C Is For⊠Cooky? An Investigation Into the Weird Alternate Spellings of Vintage Cookbooks
The kooky cooky spelling is all over old cookbooks. Why?