What We're Reading

Minnesota authors Julie Guth, Jason Willis, Brian Duren, Jan D. Payne, Christine Husom and William Durbin talk about their books and writing.

Minnesota authors Mary Seifert, Jeff Krogstad, J.D. Delzer, Mary Perrine, Joe Egan and C.A. Lewis talk about their books and writing.

"Blue Bearies" is a follow-up to the popular 2018 children’s book "Bowwow Powwow" written by Brenda Child, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder, and translated by Gordon Jourdain.

Minnesota authors Rhonda Buerkle, Richard Sherry, Margaret A. Blenkush, Jonathan Sweet, Jodie Leigh Murray and Niomi Phillips talk about their books and writing.

Minnesota authors Laura Hern, Candace Simar, David Bruns, Bruce Carlson, Julie Jo Larson and William Burleson talk about their books and writing.

Writer Melody Robinette’s debut novel “These Vile Hearts” is a satisfying and wicked “romantasy” brimming with rich and colorful characters and magic.

Writer Camille Perri’s third novel “Social Animals” is a fun and witty story featuring some colorful canine and human characters.

Minnesota journalist Ryan Rodgers' new book "Where the Green Light Shines" glimpses into the world of arctic canoeing told through the journeys of a true master of the craft, Bob O’Hara.

Family, friends and skateboarding are at the center of this heartfelt and compelling new young adult novel “Medicine Wheels” by Red Lake Nation writer Byron Graves.

Meg Charlton’s debut novel “Voyagers” examines the power of friendship while the world reels from a mysterious transmission from the solar system.

Darby Bozeman’s novel “Summer’s Never Over” is a satisfying and suspenseful debut set in an isolated summer camp in the mountains of Georgia.

Independent journalist and "domestic war correspondent" Justin Glawe’s new book "If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened" is compelling and eye-opening.

Reaching Rural Readers sends free books to rural Minnesota high school students. This summer's list includes books by Dawn Quigley, K. Woodman-Maynard, and Kenneth Cadow.

In “The Creature’s guide to Caring,” science writer Elizabeth Preston uses examples of animal parenting to show how humans have evolved to care for each other.

Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Melanie Florence, Deborah Underwood, Joslin Brorsen, and Aaron Starmer.

Writer Sarah L. Kaufman’s “Verb Your Enthusiasm” is an elegant guide to the promise, power and poetry of the underrated verb.

"What We're Reading" producer and host Tammy Bobrowsky celebrates KAXE's 50 years with a look back into the archives. Favorites include John Green, Jess Lourey, Byron Graves and more.

Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Steph Lau, Felicita Sala, Tracey Baptiste and Sara Pennypacker.