Novel

“Fonseca” Is an Epic Journey

Jessica Francis Kane’s latest novel, Fonseca, recreates an episode from the life of the Booker Award-winning novelist Penelope Fitzgerald. In 1952, Penelope sailed on the Queen Mary from England to New York City with her 6-year-old son, Valpy. They then took a bus to...

Recommended Read: ‘The World That We Knew’

Start Off 2020 With One of the Best Books of 2019

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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...

Book Pick: Richard Russo’s ‘Chances Are…’ Balances Humanity, Humor and Suspense

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Richard Russo's "Chances Are..." explores the regrets that fray men’s souls. Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Richard Russo has three college friends...

Edina Author Karen Kelly Delves Into the Past in New Novel ‘Bethlehem’

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Edina writer takes readers to another time period with her second novel. Historical fiction, love, tragedy, mystery and suspense are all wrapped up...

February’s Book Recommendations Will Warm Your Winter with Laughter

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Two novels from Minnesota author Julie Schumacher will leave readers laughing and loving their main character. February is the shortest month of the...