BOOKS
Dylan tune from ‘Slow Train Coming’ inspires children’s book
Jim Arnosky’s “Man Gave Names to All the Animals” (words by Bob Dylan) will be released Sept. 7 by Sterling Publishing.
By Matthew R. Perrine , August 31, 2010
5Q :: Privacy expert explains how to disappear completely
Frank M. Ahearn is a privacy expert who teaches people how to disappear completely — well, at least in the figurative, never-heard-from-again sense.
By Matthew R. Perrine , August 24, 2010
5Q :: Stuck in a bad romance? One author provides hope
As a way of introducing us to Doomed Romance No. 1 in “Don’t Settle for Any Old Soulmate,” L.R. Lawrence recounts a harrowing story of being knocked out by a jealous boyfriend's camera.
By Matthew R. Perrine , August 24, 2010
Book Review: Big Top Chautauqua murder mystery a letdown
Despite using nearby Big Top Chautauqua as its prime location, Pat Ondarko and Deb Lewis’ murder mystery “Too Much at Stake” reads like a children’s chapter book.
By Elizabeth Reichert , August 10, 2010
Hans Johnson serves up another Kenyan project
Hans Johnson recently announced his children's book "Elephant and Hare," which he illustrated and his wife, a Kenya native, wrote.
By Matthew R. Perrine , July 29, 2010
5Q :: Dennis Herschbach details life without any modern amenities
Growing up in rural Blackberry, acclaimed author Dennis Herschbach lived a life almost unheard of these days: no indoor plumbing, no electricity, hunting for meals not just for sport, etc.
By Matthew R. Perrine , July 22, 2010
5Q :: Poet Deb Cooper gets ‘Under the Influence’ for new collection
Even though she helped edit last summer’s well-received anthology “Beloved on the Earth: 150 Poems of Grief and Gratitude,” Deb Cooper's already gone and released another book of her works, the Clover Valley Press-published “Under the Influence of Lilacs.”
By Matthew R. Perrine , June 17, 2010
Wing Young Huie manages to top himself again
While many of Wing Young Huie’s professional pursuits have centered upon Minneapolis and Saint Paul, his upbringing was all about Duluth.
By Matthew R. Perrine , June 03, 2010
Meet Duluth’s new poet laureate, Sheila Packa
Sheila Packa’s poetry star is rising, alright.
By Matthew R. Perrine , May 27, 2010
New book highlights Minnesota’s 66 state parks 
Photographer Doug Ohman is quick to point out that his latest photographic book — “Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota’s State Parks” — is not a guide book.
May 20, 2010
Paper Cuts: ‘Street Boners’ a parade of hipster hilarity
“Paper Cuts” are expedient, pretension-free book reviews. This installment tackles Gavin McInnes’ hilarious new book, “Street Boners: 1,764 Hipster Fashion Jokes.”
By Matthew R. Perrine , May 13, 2010
New book 'To Be Free' helps kids speak out against racism
With race issues once again dominating the local headlines, the time seems perfect for educators to wholeheartedly embrace Thomas Peacock and Marlene Wisuri’s new book, "To Be Free."
By Matthew R. Perrine , May 06, 2010
5Q :: Barbara Tako helps you take on your clutter
In her new book, “Clutter Clearing Choices,” Minnesota author Barbara Tako provides a great many ways for you to “reclaim your life.” PLUS: Tako’s 10 favorite clutter-clearing tips (following the Q-and-A).
By Matthew R. Perrine , April 06, 2010
5Q :: Older-than-average passion chronicled in ‘Sometimes’
Tired of reading about 20-somethings falling in and out of love? Former Minnesota author Pat Brown has the book for you.
By Matthew R. Perrine , March 22, 2010
5Q :: New novel series mixes Anasazi Indian facts, fiction
“Anasazi Intrigue” author Linda Weaver Clarke values history as much as she does the art of the written word.
By Matthew R. Perrine , March 19, 2010
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