"The whole time I was reading the book, I felt like I was reliving the experience of reading Frank Herbert's 'Dune' for the very first time," says bookseller Aaron Cance.

Twin Cities poet Ed Bok Lee will read from his new collection of poetry, "Mitochondrial Night," on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

"It's a powerful, gripping story, and a story you immediately fall into," says bookseller Joe Chevalier.

Bookseller Vicki Burger recommends a novel that's "just lovely, about how we look back on our lives ... and the people who have been important to us either for good or bad."

"My Sister, the Serial Killer" by Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite captures the dynamics of a seemingly perfect family with a dark secret.

After writing an essay every day about something that delighted him for a year, Ross Gay discovered things about himself -- and everyone else.

In 'The Last Samurai,' a mother chooses to raise her son without a father. But her son, a startling prodigy, soon has questions.

"Northern Lights" tracks a young man through a succession of small towns and counters the myth that meth affects only the poorest of the poor.

Chris Upton offers an interesting spin on politics with his recommendation of 'Tyrant' by Stephen Greenblatt.

Composer Paola Prestini says the work should have wide appeal. The opera has been in development over the last two years.

David Treuer's new book "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" takes a look at Native American history in a way that moves beyond letting tragedy define a culture.

Bookseller Dave Richardson recommends a heartfelt family road trip novel with a charming cast -- that includes a goat!

A locally-produced graphic novel aims to help us get over our bias against eating bugs.

Since Duluth schools pulled "To Kill a Mockingbird,"the debate over selecting an alternative has highlighted just how difficult it can be to teach the iconic book, and how hard it can be to replace it.

Bookseller Hannah Oliver Depp recommends a short story collection that is "a love letter and also a bit of a harsh mirror to Washington, D.C."

MPR News executive editor Mike Edgerly had a 27-year career here, and Thursday is his last day. Listen in to two interviews he conducted with authors Mark Bowden and James Welch.

"The Monk of Mokha" explores a Yemeni-American's discovery of his caffeinated heritage.

Bookseller Kelle Barfield recommends much more than a book: She raves about a collection of music, oral history and other materials compiled by historian William Ferris.

Bookseller Danny Caine recommends a new "dazzling" collection of poetry that mixes the personal and political.

Let's talk kids' books! Guest host Marianne Combs talked with two passionate experts in children's literature about the best books of 2018.

Because of the stigma around the disease, Edie Weinstein said many young people may not feel comfortable around people with dementia. But she hopes her book will help bring about greater understanding for those with dementia.

There's been plenty written about C.S. Lewis -- but not about the woman he fell in love with, who influenced his work.

An ex-detective. A cult. A man who may or may not be dead. Intrigued?

In her new book, 'Thank You For Shopping,' Kristal Leebrick explores the golden era of Minnesota's department stores and the retail titans who helped shape some of the state's biggest cultural institutions.

Bookseller Annie Metcalf recommends a novel "for readers who want to be challenged and scared — but are also interested in new voices in translation."