Physician and author explores the myths around postpartum. The trap is easy to fall into—images of beautiful babies swaddled in bunting, birth...
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Food Network Star Serves ‘Festive Holiday Recipes’ in Cookbook
Food Network star Addie Gundry shares recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. In Festive Holiday Recipes: 103 Must-make Dishes for...
Check Out These Online Learning Services from Your Local Library
Online learning help is at the ready, thanks to your local library. Libraries aren’t just offering page turners, they can be go-to spots for online...
2 Classic Reads for a Rainy Day
Check out two favorite books for a rainy day of classic reading. Curling up with a children’s classic The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett...
This Book is a Must-Read for Peony Enthusiasts
This stunning guide features informative summaries, history, growing instructions and more. Experience the exquisiteness and abundance of peony...
Maple Grove Writers Studio Publishes First Anthology
The Writers Studio had its first book published late last year. Who doesn’t love a good group, especially when it’s creative, supportive and...
‘Utterly Relentless’: Author Shares Brain Cancer Journey
Kelly Rodenberg was diagnosed in October 2019 with glioblastoma. She chronicled her journey in a humorous and faith-filled book, "There's Something...
Recommended Reading: ‘A Dog Named Beautiful’ Inspires
This book will give you inspiration, bring tears to your eyes and make you laugh aloud. In A Dog Named Beautiful: A Marine, a Dog, and a Long Road...
Local Author Sarah Hanley Wins Minnesota Fiction Award for Debut Novel
Sarah Hanley and her debut novel, Matka, were featured in our September 2019 issue. Sarah Hanley won the second annual Minnesota Author Project in...
Holiday Book Recommendations: Give Thanks with These Turkey Day Reads
Maple Grove librarian Kay Drache offers up two Thanksgiving-themed reads. Thanksgiving & Other Festivals of the Harvest by Betsy Richardson Did...
Podcast Recommendation: Get Your Scary Story Fix with ‘Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked’
This scary storytelling podcast features terrifying tales told by the people who lived them. Podcast: Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked Avg. Episode...
Looks Gross, Tastes Great: ‘The Gross Cookbook’ Features Plenty of Halloween Party Recipes
This fun and colorful cookbook has 15 recipes for food that looks repulsive but is actually delicious. If you’re a kid and want to have the best...
‘Beauty of the Moment’ is a Teenage Love Story About Cultural Differences
Beauty of the Moment by Tanaz Bhathena is told in alternating viewpoints between two teenagers, who have nothing in common. Susan is the new girl...
Maple Grove Author Publishes Historical Novel Based on Grandmother’s Life
Author Sarah Hanley pens debut novel "Matka." Maple Grove author Sarah Hanley touches people’s hearts with her debut novel, Matka. The book is based...
Podcast Recommendation: ‘Reply All’ Solves Internet Mysteries
"Reply All" uses the Internet as a lens through which to examine a variety of stories. Podcast: Reply All Avg. Episode Length: 40-50 min...
Back to School Books for Parents
Head into the school year with two great reads. It’s back to school this month for thousands of Maple Grove children and teenagers. Wise Guy by Guy...
Download These Two NPR Podcasts for Trivia Lovers
Consider the best of podcast comedy game shows. Podcast: Wait Wait ... Don’t Tell Me and Ask Me Another Avg. Episode Length: Approx. 50 min...
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ is Maple Grove Library’s Most Requested Book of the Year
The top pick so far this year? Becoming by Michelle Obama. As of this writing, the most requested book in the Hennepin County Library system in 2019...
Volunteers Inspire Kids to Read by Bringing Classic Stories to Life
Storybooks Alive turns words into action. Words come to life in a special way, thanks to Storybooks Alive, a group of volunteers, who put on...
Nadia Cakes Owner Abby Jimenez Pens Infertility Romance Novel ‘The Friend Zone’
Nadia Cakes’ Abby Jimenez whips up "The Friend Zone." For romance novel recommendations from Abby Jimenez, click here. A young woman, struggling...