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Book Nook: “Crow Talk,” by Eileen Garvin
“Crow Talk” by Eileen Garvin features three narrators: Frankie, an overwhelmed ornithologist; Anne, a grieving music teacher; and her son Aiden, who struggles with silence. Their lives intertwine in a remote Washington lake setting, facing personal challenges.
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Book Nook: Mysterious Winter Reads
Long winter nights are perfect for curling up with a mystery. These picks span snowy northern Minnesota, a blood-splattered luxury train, and a high-tech murder investigation, blending cold-weather atmosphere, layered suspects, and page-turning twists available through the local library’s Libby collection.
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Book Nook: ‘Scarlet Ibis,’ by Gill Lewis (For ages 9-14)
The story follows 12-year-old Scarlet, who cares for her brother Red and troubled mother. After a fire forces them apart, Scarlet navigates foster care, seeking to reunite with Red, supported by friends, community, and a social worker amidst challenges.
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Book Nook: Jon Hickey’s “Big Chief”
A review of a book by a new author, from Minnesota, Jon Hickey. His book is called “Big Chief” and is set in the Fictional Passage Rouge Nation in Wisconsin. Tribal politics, corruption, ethics, and family struggles – it is all here.
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Book Nook: “Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave,” by Elle Cosimano
Author Elle Cosamino of “Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave” will for a live virtual author event through Club Book on October 20th.
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Book Nook: “Long Time Gone,” by Joshua Moehling
Minnesota mystery author Joshua Moehling is to appear in Burnsville on Oct. 14 as part of the Club Book series.
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Martin Walker’s “The Grave in the Woods” is a Memorable Read
Review of the newest of a popular mystery series by Martin Walker, set in France. “A Grave in the Woods” is the 17th in the series.
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Peter Geye’s A Lesser Light Set on Minnesota’s North Shore
Minneapolis author Peter Geye’s new novel, A Lesser Light, unfolds at Split Rock Lighthouse in 1910. The story follows Theodulf Sauer and his wife Willa through hardship, loss, and resilience, set against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Superior’s North Shore.
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Mystery Series Caters to Younger Readers
White is a favorite mystery author known for the Doc Ford Mystery series. His engaging “Sharks Inc.” series for younger readers features characters exploring marine biology, local history, and thrilling adventures on Sanibel Island.
