Books

"Anxious People" overflows with so much love and a deep understanding of the human condition. Read more about What to Read: Fredrik Backman's 'Anxious People' is a Sweet, Funny Soliloquy

New book chronicles local lift bridge saga. Read more about Preservationist Pens Book on History of Stillwater's Lift Bridge

"Kitchens of the Great Midwest" and "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" are set with love and care in the Midwest. Read more about Minnesota Native J. Ryan Stradal's Midwestern Novels are Perfect Cozy Winter Reads

"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger is a carefully and meticulously researched work of historical fiction. Read more about William Kent Krueger's Latest Follows Four Orphans on the Run

New book illustrates how to create and curate your own Little Free Library. Read more about Little Free Library Celebrates 10 Years

Valley Bookseller's Rachael Johnson recommends a funny summer read, plus a handful of events at the store. Read more about Check Out These Events at Valley Bookseller (Plus a Bonus Book Pick)

The entire community is encouraged to read "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel as part of a grant received by ArtReach St. Croix. Read more about St. Croix Valley Becomes One Big Book Club Thanks to NEA Big Read

Peter Wohlleben's "The Hidden Life of Trees" is the first in his Mysteries of Nature trilogy, perfect for nature lovers or even those just casually curious. Read more about Your Nature Walks Will Never Be the Same After Reading These Books

Dog lovers will fall hard for this sweet story! Read more about Rach the Bookseller Recommends: Good Rosie by Kate DiCamillo

The Story of Arthur Truluv, by Elizabeth Berg, is filled with heart and compassion, a perfect escape from the news and politics of contentious contemporary life. It starts with the elderly Arthur who picnics at his recently departed wife’s grave (and those of others), having meaningful conversations. He is overheard one day by Maddy, a truant, detached teen whose mother died when she was born and who is living with a depressed, long-suffering father. Read more about A Library Recommended Vacation Read