Books

"Beauty of the Moment" by Tanaz Bhathena is told in alternating viewpoints between two teenagers, who have nothing in common. Read more about 'Beauty of the Moment' is a Teenage Love Story About Cultural Differences

"Wise Guy" by Guy Kawasaki and "Countdown to College" by Monique Rinere are two recently published books that help parents and caregivers navigate the school process–and life. Read more about Back to School Books for Parents

The top pick so far this year? "Becoming" by Michelle Obama. Read more about Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' is Maple Grove Library's Most Requested Book of the Year

Celebrate the June 7 birthday of Minnesota’s Prince—Prince Rogers Nelson, born in 1958, by reading Jim Walsh’s Gold Experience: Following Prince in the ‘90s. Read more about Celebrate Prince's Birthday by Reading 'Gold Experience,' a Chronicle of a Legendary Life

Words come to life in a special way, thanks to Storybooks Alive, a group of volunteers, who put on exciting, no-frills adaptations of children’s favorite literature. Read more about Volunteers Inspire Kids to Read by Bringing Classic Stories to Life

"Light Over London" by Julia Kelly brings together two seemingly unrelated tales of family drama. Read more about Two Stories Become One in This Month's Book Recommendation

Nadia Cakes owner and Food Network champ Abby Jimenez not only enjoys writing about romance; she loves to read about it, too. Read more about Romance Novel Recommendations from Author and Nadia Cakes Owner Abby Jimenez

The debut novel from the Food Network champ is a "witty story about friendship and loss and accepting yourself as you are." Read more about Nadia Cakes Owner Abby Jimenez Pens Infertility Romance Novel 'The Friend Zone'

Joanna Gaines, star of HGTV's Fixer Upper, offers practical hands-on decorating advice in her first book, Home Body: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave. Read more about Read 'Fixer Upper' Star Joanna Gaines' Book for Remodeling How-to

Are you eager to leave cabin fever behind and seek outdoor adventures as spring beckons? Read more about This Book Will Help You Find Great Hikes in the Twin Cities