A mother’s love stays fixed and unyielding while her children change by the nanosecond around her. Babies become toddlers and eventually they are in...
Book Club
Escape on a Literary Adventure with ‘This Tender Land’
William Kent Krueger's latest is a novel for those chilly nights. Award-winning and bestselling author William Kent Krueger became known to readers...
Edina Author’s First Book Brings Acclaim
Edina's Spencer Margaret had no experience or training in writing long-form fiction before beginning her first novel, "The Anchor House"....
Erik Larson’s ‘The Splendid and the Vile’ Injects History with Humanity
"The Splendid and the Vile" is an amazing history of Great Britain’s preparation for, and endurance of, Germany’s air assault on their country, told...
Explore the ‘Secret Twin Cities’ in Local Author’s New Book
Minnesota author guides explorers to the Twin Cities’ most weird, wonderful and obscure attractions. Adventure awaits. For those at a loss of...
What to Read: Julia Alvarez Writes Wonderful Novels About Sisterhood
The latest novel from Julia Alvarez is a story of family and coping with loss. Julia Alvarez writes wonderful novels about sisters, beginning...
Local Life Coach Inspires Women to Feel Fabulous
Fabiana Peterson's motivational book and workshops help women feel fabulous about themselves. Fabiana Peterson has poured her personal life...
Welcome to Tonja’s Table: Local Food Writer Founds a New Way to Entertain
Tonja's Table is the latest venture of local cookbook author and food blogger Tonja Engen. “My whole philosophy is still bringing people together...
Recommended Reading: ‘Dear Edward’ Teaches Emotional Truths Through Fiction
Although published for the adult market, Ann Napolitano's book would be highly appreciated by teenage readers. Eddie Adler, his brother, Jordan,...
This Memoir About Small Town Alaskan Politics is a Perfect Cabin Read
Heather Lende's story of local politics is an engaging chronicle. Heather Lende’s latest memoir, Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in...
Louise Erdirch’s Latest Novel Dazzles
"The Night Watchman" is a heartfelt story set in the heartland. Someday, Louise Erdrich will win the Nobel Prize for literature, but that is not why...
Local Librarian Picks the Best Home Organization Books
These 2019 publications are helpful guides for creating happiness in your personal space. Generally, April is the first month when Edinans can clean...
Recommended Read: ‘The World That We Knew’
In The World That We Knew, Alice Hoffman has written a novel that is charged with magical realism, but framed in history. In Berlin, during the...
‘Reply All’ Proves There’s More to the Internet Than Cat Pictures
"Reply All" can best be described as a podcast about internet mysteries. Podcast: Reply All Avg. Episode Length: 40-50 min Genre: Technology Content...
Books, Gadgets and Bar Carts: The Best Local Resources for Home Cooking Inspiration
Our city offers a lot of home cooking inspiration if you just get out and look for it. February. The good cheer and get-togethers of the holidays...
Local Author Tom Hamel Pens Creative Ode to Water
Edina author devotes his life to sharing his passion. Recognized nationally as one of the best independent books of 2019, The Wonder of Water:...
A New York Times Photographer’s Retrospective is This Month’s Book Pick
This month's book recommendation looks back on the iconic career of New York Times photographer Bill Cunnningham. The New York Times photographer...
Start Off 2020 With One of the Best Books of 2019
Ann Patchett's latest novel tells the story of how a boy and his older sister came to live in the wondrous Dutch House, and how they lost...
Local Blogger Serves Up Half-hour Home-cooked Meals in New Cookbook
Local blogger and author Taylor Ellingson recently released her second cookbook, "The Easy 30-Minute Cookbook." Taylor Ellingson of Edina released...
Book Pick: Richard Russo’s ‘Chances Are…’ Balances Humanity, Humor and Suspense
Richard Russo's "Chances Are..." explores the regrets that fray men’s souls. Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Richard Russo has three college friends...
