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Contributed/Publisher websitesTracy Kampa, children's librarian at the Grand Rapids Area Library recommends new books from Jashar Awan, Megan Maynor, Tiffany D. Jackson and Maryrose Wood. Plus a surprise collaboration between Stephen King and Maurice Sendak. -
Contributed/Steve GroveIn his new memoir, "How I Found Myself in the Midwest: A Memoir of Reinvention," Grove comes to see Minnesota as more than his home state, but a place for renewal and purpose.
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Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O’ Connor, Philip C. Stead, Jen Calonita and Aubrey Hartman. -
Faculty will host an open reading to read passages from books people cherish that have been banned, censored or removed from libraries and school curriculums. -
Two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation of “Northanger Abbey” accidentally travel back in time to the Regency era in Madeline Bell’s clever adult debut “The Austen Affair.” -
Aurora Center for the Arts is hosting UpNorth LitFest Sept. 25-26, 2025, in Fosston. Bonnie Stewart joined “Area Voices” to discuss the guests hosting workshops. -
Minnesota writer Tasha Coryell brings her dark and thrill-seeking sensibilities to her newest novel "Matchmaking for Psychopaths." -
This week, we've been wondering what you loved to read when you were young. -
Stereogum editor Chris DeVille’s debut book "Such Great Heights" combines popular culture and nostalgia to tell how the indie rock genre shifted the musical landscape and shaped a generation. -
Grand Rapids writer Anne-Marie Erickson's new book "In the Evening, We'll Dance" shares the experience of losing her husband to dementia while celebrating their love story. -
Minnesota writer and illustrators David LaRochelle and Colleen Muske's lovely and vibrant new picture book "How to Draw a Tree" teaches us to slow down and observe every part of a tree. -
Author Benjamin Percy writes novels, short stories, comics and screenplays. He joins “Area Voices” on the “KAXE Morning Show” to discuss juggling different styles of writing.
