And There He Kept Her
Joshua Moehling

Having just finished the 3rd book in this series (which comes out in Feb!) and loving it, along with the first two in the series, getting someone hooked on Moehling's mysteries is a gift that will keep giving.....

Jen and Josh Moehling at our recent trade show.

Jen with Allen Eskens in Hackensack.

Playground
Richard Powers

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING and I want everyone to read it and talk about it with me!

Core Samples
Anna Farro Henderson

A mix of motherhood, politics, and climate science, yes!

That Librarian
Amanda Jones

I love it that this librarian and this book have received much attention in the battle against banning books

North American Odyssey
Amy and Dave Freeman

Written by Minnesotans about a journey from Alaska to the Great Lakes via kayak, canoe, dogsled, and skis—WOW!

Books I'd like to give:

Before We Forget Kindness
Toshikazu Kawaguchi

I have so many questions I wished I’d asked my parents and others while they were still alive. I know other people feel the same way—perhaps we should all read this book about a restaurant where customers can travel back in time. What questions would you like to have answered?

Midwest Bedrock
Keven Koch

This book, part history and part memoir, will have great appeal to those who are grounded in our region with its “stories of the past that linger on the landscape.”

Books I'd like to receive:

The Comfort of Ghosts
Jacqueline Winspear

Friends have raved about this historical mystery series, which I haven’t read. This book is the final one of the series, so perhaps I’d better get started!

When We Flew Away
Alice Hoffman

While classified as young adult historical fiction, I’m betting that this book about Anne Frank before she went into hiding will have great appeal to adults as well.

Bluff: Poems
Danez Smith

Smith is a wonderful Minnesota poet and I would not hesitate to gift their newest collection to the poetry lovers in my life. 

Serviceberry
Robin Kimmerer

Kimmerer is a beloved naturalist and her newest book will be sure to be a hit with many people.

That Librarian:
The Fight Against Book Banning in America
Amanda Jones

I think that my sister, a former librarian, would be inspired by this story of a librarian warrior in the battle against book banning.

The Great When
Alan Moore

My daughter has fallen in love with fantasy series, but she hasn’t mentioned this one so I should be able to surprise her with it.

Serviceberry
Robin Kimmerer

My daughter loves Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass, and we had a serviceberry tree in our yard as she was growing up. (I have planted a couple in my new home: serviceberry is a favorite of mine.)

Books I'd like to receive:

The Mighty Red
Louise Erdrich

Of course I want this.
She’s one of my very favorite authors. 

“A rollicking and hopeful…America…” Just what I need and, again, by an author I always enjoy.

Books I'd like to give:

I Cheerfully Refuse 
Leif Enger

Quite simply, I would recommend any of this writer's books, knowing the'll be great.

Playground
Richard Powers

This was chosen by my bookgroup and it's excellent.

The Book Swap
Tessa Bickers

I'm interested in the idea of communication between two people, conducted within the books they share interest in.

Books I'd like to receive:

Decluttered 
Jenny Albertini

As an out of control collector, I need this book!

The Ultimate Minnesota Cookbook 
Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson

It's nearly Christmas, and who doesn't love cookies.  In addition, there's a chance some of the results will come back to you.

That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America 
Amanda Jones

Given present circumstances, this is critically important!!!

A book I'd like to give:

I Heard There Was a Secret Chord
Daniel Levitin

This one is for the music lovers out there! Music calms the Savage beast. Reveal the connection between music and healing.

A book I'd like to receive:

The Salmon Capital of Michigan
Carson Prichard

My wife and I take a trip to Michigan in the fall, and I really like to fish. I just learned about the salmon runs in Michigan and it would be great to know more.