Minnesota Authors

The second book in Saxton's Gichi Gami Trilogy, “Return of the Manitous,” continues the story of BJ Maki and his sister Charley. Saxton joined “Area Voices” to discuss the new book and what he learned while writing it.

Minnesota writer Tasha Coryell brings her dark and thrill-seeking sensibilities to her newest novel "Matchmaking for Psychopaths."

Aitkin author Stephanie Mirocha has written a memoir about navigating the loss of her father while exploring one of his favorite things: trees.

Writer Frank Bures thrills us with a collection of true stories about canoeing our Minnesota waterways in “Pushing the River.”

Minnesota author Peter Geye's book "A Lesser Light" is set in the 1920s North Shore, highlighting the arranged and difficult marriage of a lighthouse keeper and his new wife.

The 2025 Minnesota Book Awards celebrated Minnesota authors and books, plus a historic night for writer Kao Kalia Yang, who received three awards across three categories.

Alia and Radwa Elkaffas, otherwise known as the Food Dolls, discuss their new cookbook, "Pretty Delicious: Simple, Modern Mediterranean Served with Style.”

Dr. Craig Bowron joined the KAXE morning show to focus on men's health, especially in the month of November, or "Movember."

Minnesota writer Laurel Osterkamp’s new novel "The Side Project" is a contemporary romance about second chances, set in Bemidji.

Food writers Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson share the best recipes from the long running Star Tribune cookie contest in The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book.