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Looking for your next great read? Ask a bookseller! Join us to check in with independent bookstores across the U.S. to find out what books they’re excited about right now.
One book, two minutes, every week.
From the long-running series on MPR News, hosted by Emily Bright. Whether you read to escape, feel connected, seek self-improvement, or just discover something new, there is a book here for you.
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- Ask a Bookseller: 'Home/World: A Circumnavigation of Our Shared Earth' by Ben Hatke · 2 minIf dreary November weather has you longing to take a trip, Josh Monson of Next Chapter Booksellers in St. Paul has a recommendation for you: "Home/World: A Circumnavigation of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Peck & Peck’ by Bonnie Garmus · 3 minBonnie Garmus's debut novel, “Lessons in Chemistry,” published when she was in her 60s, hit the New York Times bestseller list and sparked a miniseries on Apple TV in 2023…
- Ask a Bookseller: 'Between Two Fires' by Christopher Buehlman · 3 minWe can't let the Halloween season go without featuring one horror book, and Sarah Gerton of Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior said her pick is “Between Two Fires” by Christopher…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt’ by Ben Reeves · 3 minAmy Erickson of Bluebird Books in Detroit Lakes loved the novel “Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt” by Ben Reeves, but it’s a difficult one to describe. The book is about…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Great Wherever’ by Shannon Sanders · 2 minFoggy mornings, apples and pumpkins abound: anyone in the mood for a ghost story? Or rather, in the case of Shannon Sanders’ debut novel, “The Great Wherever,” a story narrated…
- Ask a Bookseller: 'The Inquisitive Raven' by Richard Wagamese · 2 minWith school back in session, we’re continuing to bring you recommendations for great reads for kids. Pallas Erdrich of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis says her favorite picture…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Angelica and the Bear Prince’ by Trung Le Nguyen · 2 minK-12 school is back in session across the state, and as usual on Ask a Bookseller, we’re marking the occasion by focusing on books for kids and teen. Char Palmer of Magers &…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Coyoteland’ by Vanessa Hua · 2 minAre you looking for a novel to generate a good discussion for your book club? Pamela Klinger-Horn of Valley Bookseller in Stillwater recommends “Coyoteland” by Vanessa Hua. With…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Coram House’ is a thrilling page-turner · 2 minIf you’re in a book club, you know that not everyone is going to like every book every time. So, it was a delight for Gina Grinde of Four Pines Bookstore in Bemidji when everyone…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Her Last Breath’ by Taylor Adams · 2 minLike many readers of mysteries and thrillers, Jackie Fuchs of The Book Keepers in Hutchinson loves to try to figure out whodunnit and why, and she appreciates a book that keep…
- Ask a Bookseller: 'Why Fish Don't Exist' by Lulu Miller · 2 minDo you love the science-focused, curiosity-driven storytelling on Radiolab? Pallas Erdrich, manager of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis, recommends reading Radiolab co-host Lulu…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Wake Now in the Fire’ by Jarrett Dapier · 3 minLaura Haave of Content Bookstore in Northfield said one of her top recommendations so far this year is a YA graphic novel called “Wake Now in the Fire“ written by Jarrett Dapier…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ series by Matt Dinniman · 2 minLooking to get lost in a fun series this summer? Elizabeth Foster of Inkwell Booksellers Company in Minneapolis says the books that keep flying off her shelves are the…
- Ask a Bookseller: The Raiders of the Arcana series by Jacquelyn Benson · 2 minMaria Lockwood of Foxes and Fireflies Booksellers in Superior, Wis., has a suggestion for a great historical fantasy series that will appeal to fans of “The Mummy” movies. She…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Enormous Wings’ by Laurie Frankel · 2 minAre you ready to believe a few impossible things? If so, Sue Zumberge of SubText Bookstore in St. Paul recommends the novel “Enormous Wings” by Laurie Frankel. “The moment I…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘One of Us’ by Dan Chaon · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers across Minnesota and beyond to find out what books they’re most excited about right now Jeff Danz of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Burned So Bright’ by TJ Klune · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Rachel Ostrom of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Unicorn Hunters’ by Katherine Arden · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Kari Meutsch of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Before the Hunt’ by Barry Lyga · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. There’s been a…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Left and the Lucky’ · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. If you’ve read…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Lilac People’ by Milo Todd · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Part of the joy of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Flourish’ by Daniel Coyle · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Saturday is…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘This Is Where the Serpent Lives’ by Daniyal Mueenuddin · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Seeing a new work…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Brawler’ by Lauren Groff · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Lauren Groff’s…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Crow Talk’ by Eileen Garvin · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Charlotte Glover of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allan Levi · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. A book can be a…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Lady Tremaine’ by Rachel Hochhauser · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Do you love a good…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Witchcraft for Wayward Girls’ by Grady Hendrix · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Coco Casey of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘If It Makes You Happy’ by Julie Olivia · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Sometimes, you just…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Read This When Things Fall Apart,’ edited by Kelly Hayes · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. More than 10 weeks…
- Ask a Bookseller: A few books for understanding how language gets weaponized · 3 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. With the surge of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Begin Again’ by Oliver Jeffers · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Minnesota is in the…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Elsewhere Express’ by Samantha Sotto Yambao · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Need something kind…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘To the Moon and Back’ by Eliana Ramage · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Angel Horne of Two…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Lightbreakers’ by Aja Gabel · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Shannon…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Road to Tender Hearts’ by Annie Hartnett · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Becky Schlosser of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Wilder Weather’ by Barbara Boustead · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Alena Bruzas of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Mona’s Eyes’ by Thomas Schlesser · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. It’s that time of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Poppy State’ by Myriam Gurba · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Mary Williams of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Red Notebook’ by Antoine Laurain · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. What would the…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Burner: And Other Stories’ by Katrina Denza · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Feeling too busy…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘I See You’ve Called in Dead’ by John Kenney · 2 minChristina Tabereaux of The Snail on the Wall, a bookstore in Huntsville, Ala., recommends the novel “I See You’ve Called in Dead” by John Kenney. The book's dark humor evokes…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Dominion’ by Addie E. Citchens · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Sarah Gregg of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Auditions for the Fox’ by Martin Cahill · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Liz Bernoskie of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Coming Up Short’ by Robert B. Reich · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Daniel Wells of…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Are you a letter…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Mafalda: Book One’ by Quino · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. Calvin isn’t the…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Why On Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology’ · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. All this month, Ask…
- Ask a Bookseller: ‘Little Shrew’ by Akiko Miyakoshi · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. All September, Ask…
- Ask a Bookseller: The Mighty Muskrats mystery series by Michael Hutchinson · 2 minOn The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. With school back in…
