Empress Mentewab of Ethiopia: A Legacy Reclaimed shares the journey of Ethiopia’s first empress. Ephrata Woldeamanuel, a sophomore at Armstrong...
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Poems and Prose for Mother’s Day
Whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift for the bookish moms and mother figures in your life or are interested in exploring the family...
It’s A Love Story
Whether you are part of the bridal party or just a guest, weddings can bring out the best in everyone. There’s something magical about being...
Cozy Winter Reads
Grab your hot cocoa and a warm blanket. These snow-bound books will keep you snug all winter long. Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra This nail-biting,...
Two Books With a Flair for the Dramatic
Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes by Kathleen West West really nails the high school scene. The characters feel like real people, and you can’t...
The Best Beach Reads
Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum This soapy drama about uber rich New Yorkers at their summer homes is filled with cattiness, infidelity and lots...
Plymouth READS Author Has Local Ties
In our February/March 2024 issue, we introduced The Book Haters’ Book Club as the Plymouth READS book pick for April, 2024. For this issue, we sat...
A Local Author is Featured for Plymouth READS 2024
We’re excited to announce that The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony is the book selection for Plymouth READS 2024. “It’s going to be a big...
Thrilling Reads for Autumn Nights
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb This thriller-meets-historical-fiction novel is set in the world of music. The renowned Delaney Foundation...
Novels That Start With the Best Intentions
All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle So often we forget the lives of those around us because we are too consumed by our own. This novel made me stop...
Love in Bloom
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren is a beautifully written story, detailing a friendship that began with reading. The dual timeline...
Summer Reads
Is it really a Minnesota summer if you don’t pick up a few beach reads? We have curated a list of some must-read books to fill your beach bag with...
April Showers
Reading offers catharsis for some of the most difficult situations in life. A well-told story can alleviate our own troubles by offering catharsis...
Local Book Lovers Offer Recommendations
The short days and long nights provide ample time to reconnect with your passion for reading. To help you get back into reading this winter, we...
Curl up With a Good Thriller!
Fall calls for suspense and thriller novels. Killing Kate by Alex Lake: Kate just broke up with her boyfriend, and now there is a serial killer...
Peter Geye’s ‘Northernmost’ Blends Stories of Love and Survival
Minnesota native Peter Geye has been called “the poet laureate of snow.” In Northernmost, he lyrically reveals the bleakness and beauty of winter...
Keep the Lights on While You Read This Sophisticated Ghost Story
"The Sun Down Motel" by Simone St. James is the perfect balance of being spooky and thought-provoking. This time of year, many readers find...
Local Author’s First Novel Wins Beverly Hills Book Award
"100 Days of Terror" tells the story of FBI agent Noah Reardon who is at the center of the most devastating series of attacks in U.S. history....
