The Book Nook features local book reviews, author highlights, and literary events with ties to Minnesota and Carver County. From thoughtful reflections on new reads to interviews with local authors and coverage of book-related gatherings, this series brings readers closer to the stories—and storytellers—shaping our community.
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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… read more >>
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It’s Almost the New Year: Check Out a New Shelf at the Library
Looking for a good new year’s resolution? Start planning now for a year of discovery at Carver County Libraries! read more >>
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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.… read more >>
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Author Kao Kalia Yang Draws Standing Room Only Crowd at Chanhassen Library
Award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang spoke to a packed house at the Chanhassen Library, sharing powerful stories of her family’s refugee journey and her own experience with selective mutism. The… read more >>
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Author Kao Kalia Yang to Speak at Chanhassen Library
Kao Kalia Yang, the first author to win Minnesota Book Awards in three categories in the same year, will appear at the library to speak about her latest book: Where… read more >>
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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. read more >>
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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. read more >>
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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. read more >>
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Boozy Book Fair to Feature Seven Authors
Book review of “Where they last saw her” by Marcie Rendon, and information about upcoming author events at Cream and Amber Bookstore that she will be featured with six other… read more >>
