So many of the books I have read lately have been written in a best-seller style … written with the intention of capturing attention and holding on to the reader with lots of exciting action and intrigue. And by reading so much of this, I gotten into a bit of a flow – a reading… Continue reading

If I had to pick one author who’s made the most significant impact in literature in the past decade, I wouldn’t have to think too hard because I think Fredrik Backman has taken the lit world by storm and hasn’t let go yet. Us Against You is Backman’s second book in his Beartown series.  In… Continue reading

It would take some effort to be a Minnesotan working in some form of book-related occupation (seller, librarian, reviewer, etc) and not be familiar with William Kent Krueger. He is best known for his Cork O’Connor mystery series … known for this enough so that it’s quite noteworthy when he comes out with a book… Continue reading

Beer?  Minnesota?  I’m in! J. Ryan Stradal’s The Lager Queen of Minnesota is a story of family and the pursuit of dreams. Edith Magnusson is famous for her pies since they were named third best pies in the state of Minnesota. Edith’s sister is Helen Blotz. Helen turned the family soda business into one of… Continue reading