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: Author Mick Herron Pens 21 Books in 23 years
I re-discovered author Mick Herron after the success of his recent television adaptations: “Slow Horses,” a spy series starring Gary Oldman and many more stellar actors, and “Down Cemetery Road,”… read more >>
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Book Nook: “Just Another Dead Author,” by Katarina Bivald
“Just Another Dead Author” is the second mystery featuring Swedish author Berit Gardner, who helped solve the crimes in “The Murders in Great Diddling” using her powers of observation and… read more >>
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Book Nook: “The First Ladies,” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
A historical fiction book by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray about the intriguing friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune. read more >>
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Book Nook: “Not Nothing,” by Gayle Forman (For ages 10+)
A fantastic, meaningful book for families to read together. “Not Nothing” by Gayle Forman, for ages 10+ read more >>
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Book Nook: “The Hidden City,” by Charles Finch
Number 15 in the fascinating historical mystery series by Charles Finch, featuring aristocratic amateur detective Charles Lenox. “Hidden City” is set in London, 1879. read more >>
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Book Nook: “Caterpillar Summer” by Gillian McDunn
“Caterpillar Summer” is a wonderful children’s book (for ages 9-12) about a summer that will forever change the lives of Cat, her little brother Henry (who prefers to he called… read more >>
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Book Nook: “Adventures with Waffles,” by Maria Parr
Lovely and fun children’s book (for ages 7-10) set in Norway. Lena andTrille, best friends and nieghbors, get up to all sorts of mischief. read more >>
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Book Nook: “Good Dirt,” by Charmaine Wilkerson
This book is a lyrical family tale filled with tragedy and hope. History is woven into the story seamlessly. read more >>
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Book Nook: “Them Bones,” by David Housewright
Review of the new McKenzie mystery by Minnesota author David Housewright, called “Them Bones” It is about the search and recovery of a stolen dinosaur skull. read more >>
