Books
How One MN School District Killed Its Right-Wing Book Ban
St. Francis School Board members recently restricted certain books to appease conservative ideologues. But the Trump-voting exurban community isn’t as monolithic as the book banners thought.
Read an Excerpt From ‘The Many Facets of Eyedea,’ a New Oral History on the Celebrated MN Rapper
For the just-released book, publisher Parker Pubs collected quotes from dozens of people who knew Eyedea best.
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.
7 Exciting New Books for Young Readers by MN Authors
Locally crafted literary adventures that transport you from the U of M to the Superior Hiking Trail and beyond.
Inside Tropes & Trifles, the Twin Cities’ Only Romance Bookstore
Come on in, Booktokers—there's an enemies-to-lovers story with your name on it.
Happy Birthday Bob Dylan! Read a Chapter from a New, Locally Angled Book About ‘Blood On the Tracks’
Acknowledging the Minneapolis studio aces who only recently got credit for helping create a masterpiece.
J. Ryan Stradal’s ‘Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club’ is a Big Ol’ Love Letter to MN
The Cali-based author is back in town tonight to talk about his new book with Lorna Landvik at Hook and ladder.
8 Books by Minnesota Authors We’re Excited for in 2023
Read more, read local.
Books and a Bite: Pairing the Best Local Bookstores with the Ideal Lunch
New books read over tasty eats is a true afternoon delight.
Twin Cities Reading Benches, Ranked
Plus suggested reading by a local author at each seat.
