Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune will present a special series of Talking Volumes virtual events centered around the topic of race in America. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated economic disparities faced by communities of color. The murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer sparked protests around the world. The series will bring together a diverse group of authors to talk about their books, which … Continue reading Shop the Talking Volumes: Talking Race Series
Black History Reads: Voices from Across the Country
This selection of titles from the African-American History/Studies section includes narratives from Minnesota to Atlanta to Silicon Valley, and from the 17th to 21st centuries. Whether you'd like to take on a newer release like the monumental Four Hundred Souls, or dive into a classic work by James Baldwin or Olaudah Equiano, celebrate Black History … Continue reading Black History Reads: Voices from Across the Country
Sci-Fi and Fantasy to whisk you away this weekend
Temperatures are dropping and we can't hop a flight to warmer climes for a quick getaway, so why not escape into a whole new world right at home? Today, we're bringing you staff picks from the sci-fi and fantasy section. Check back next week for more equally un-real recs from the romance, horror, and mystery … Continue reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy to whisk you away this weekend
Musings from Magers and Quinn 