Books

John and Tchi-Ki-Wis Linklater made a home in northeastern Minnesota in the early 20th century during a time of great changes in the region.

New York Times best-selling author TJ Klune finds inspiration in classic fantasy and music.

Jenny Robertson grew up in the woods of Lake Shore, Minn. Her new book Hoist House: A Novella and Stories is described as weaving tales of immigrant life, worker exploitation and the tensions and dangers of growing up with the American dream.

Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books of interest for What We're Reading.

Weber has profiled cold case homicides and narrated an investigative show on the Oxygen channel. His award-winning books include Murder Book, The I-94 Murders, Last Call, Lying Close, Burning Bridges and Black and Blue.

J. Ryan Stradal's third novel, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, tells the story of a family whose lives are connected to a supper club in Northern Minnesota.

Mary Casanova is an award-winning author of over 40 books, many set where she lives, on the border of Minnesota and Canada. From her Dog Watch chapter books, to young adult novels like Ice Out and picture books like Utterly Otter Day, she’s been charming readers of all ages for decades.

Campfire in the Basement shares many humorous childhood escapades, including setting a not-so-accidental campfire in the basement and the tragic misadventures of being asked to care for the class goldfish over Christmas.

The 2023 Minnesota Book Awards ceremony will be live and online May 2 in St. Paul.

Learn about new books and events from the Brainerd and Bemidji public libraries. Also, readers chime in on favorite books about the great outdoors.