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Writer Simon Hargreaves gets inspiration from the fantasy genre and guests at his northern Minnesota resort.

Best-selling writer Mark Greaney focuses on artificial intelligence in his latest Gray Man thriller “The Chaos Agent.”

Lev Grossman, author of the “Magicians” trilogy, pens a King Arthur novel steeped in tradition, but for the 21st century in “The Bright Sword.”

Stories of humor, mischief and misbehaving from Larry Amik Smallwood as told to Michael Migizi Sullivan Sr. in “Plums or Nuts: Ojibwe Stories of Anishinaabe Humor.”

New book recommendations from children’s librarian Tracy Kampa include stories by Lisa Fipps, John Schu, Gennifer Choldenko, and more.

“Impossible Creatures” is the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy series by English author Katherine Rundell.

Writer and historian Willa Hammitt Brown separates truth from folklore for a new understanding of the American lumberjack in her new book “Gentlemen of the Woods.”

During the week of Feb. 25, 2025, five student groups and two listeners observed singing songbirds, warming weather, and a hunting wolf. John Latimer provides feedback.

Actor Lili Taylor’s rediscovery of birds helped her to be more present and engaged with the world. She shares her experiences in her new book “Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing.”

Minnesota lawyer-turned-writer Debbie Russell shares her experiences discovering family secrets while struggling with dysfunctional family dynamics in "Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir."

"Kitchens of Hope" tells Minnesota immigrants culinary journeys and is as rich in recipes as it is in stories.

Leif Enger’s new novel “I Cheerfully Refuse” takes us on a storied journey through a dystopic, not-too distant America, but is full of hope and beauty.

Photographer Travis Novitsky and astrophysicist Annette S. Lee collaborate on a book celebrating the science of and our connections to the northern lights and night skies.

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

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

Kate DiCamillo urges us to go and read to somebody, in an interview with Grand Rapids children’s librarian Tracy Kampa.

Duluth writer Dianna Hunter’s new environmental mystery highlights real-life issues of copper-nickel mining and the importance of local news reporting.

The acclaimed Bemidji author and Ojibwe professor’s debut novel is part coming-of-age, part thriller, set in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation.

Minnesota musicians Chan Poling and Lucy Michell team up on a children’s picture book, "The Moons," about coping with loneliness and making new friends.

Writer and neuroscientist Gregory Berns gives us a glimpse into the cognitive and emotional lives of cows in his new book "Cowpuppy."