This May, we were fortunate enough to receive reading recommendations from Dr. Bernadeia H. Johnson. Since 2010, Dr. Johnson has been the superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, where she is directly responsible for overseeing academic achievement for all students, as well as the school district’s business functions. She's also a passionate reader, and kindly shared … Continue reading Dr. Bernadeia Johnson on some favorite reads

Books and Bars producer and emcee Jeff Kamin has been our partner in reading for nearly 10 years. We asked Jeff to recommend a few of his favorite reads--it was a cruel request to limit him to a few--which are now on display in the store. Jeff's picks are smart, funny, and colorful, just like … Continue reading Jeff Kamin recommends…

You know them as the Mayor and First Lady of Minneapolis, managing the many facets of running our fair city. R.T. Rybak and Megan O'Hara are also book lovers and fans of things local to Minneapolis. They are often out and about, frequenting neighborhood businesses, such as Magers and Quinn.  The Mayor and Ms. O'Hara … Continue reading R.T. Rybak and Megan O’Hara, Notable Community Readers