Three books with short story collections were featured in this episode of Read This Book! with Kaia Sievert and host Tim Johnson.

The books will be featured beginning March 1 at the University of Minnesota’s Wilson Library. 

Find the reviewed books:

In the Country Stories by Mia Alvar

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

Fortune Smiles Stories by Adam Johnson

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

What is Not Yours is Not Yours: Stories by Helen Oyeyemi

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Veterinary Medical Librarian André Nault talks about raising puppies and about critical thinking — two widely different books — on this installment of “Read This Book!” from the University of Minnesota Libraries.

Nault is joined by host Tim Johnson, our rare books and Sherlock

In this installment of “Read This Book!”, children’s librarian Lisa Von Drasek highlights the winners of the 2016 Marion Vannett Ridgway Book Awards. The Ridgway Award is a memorial award given to an author or illustrator in recognition of an outstanding debut in the world of children’s picture books.

Books discussed: 

* Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews

* Voice of Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes

* Smick! by Doreen Cronin and Juana Medina.

About Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Tim Johnson is Curator of Special Collections and Rare Books and the E. W. McDiarmid Curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

About Read This Book!

Read This Book! is a video podcast produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is available on YouTube and iTunes.

Books about cooking were featured in this special holiday episode of Read This Book! — Books to Give 2016, Volume 4, from the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

Megan Kocher, Curator of the Doris S. Kirschner Cookbook Collection, and host Lisa Von Drasek, discussed and recommended two books to give as gifts.

The books are:

* Come, You Taste: Recipes from the Iron Range 

by B.J. Carpenter

* The Vegetable Butcher

by Cara Mangini.

View all four episodes on YouTube

About Lisa Von Drasek and Megan Kocher

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Megan Kocher is Curator for the Doris S. Kirschner Cookbook Collection at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

About Read This Book!

Read This Book! is a video podcast produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is available on YouTube and iTunes.

Books about architecture were featured in this special episode of Read This Book! — Books to Give 2016, Volume 3, from the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

Cheryll Fong, interim curator for the Libraries’ Northwest Architectural Archives, and host Lisa Von Drasek, discuss two books high on their recommended list. 

The books are:

* Edwin H. Lundie, Five Decades: A Journey of Art and Architecture

by Peter J. O’Toole

* Minnesota Modern

by Larry Millett

View all four episodes on YouTube

About Lisa Von Drasek and Cheryll Fong

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Cheryll Fong is Interim Curator for the Northwest Architectural Archives at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

About Read This Book!

Read This Book! is a video podcast produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is available on YouTube and iTunes.

Murder at the 42nd Street Library was reviewed in the most recent installment of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries.

Host Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson review the 2016 novel by Con Lehane. But they also discussed the role of advanced uncorrected proofs in the publishing world. 

New series follows librarian, sleuth

Murder at the 42nd Street Library is the first book in a new series that follows librarian and sleuth Raymond Ambler and colleagues in solving crimes — including secrets at New York City’s 42nd Street Library.

* Murder at the 42nd Street Library by Con Lehane

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

About Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Tim Johnson is Curator of Special Collections and Rare Books, and the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

About Read This Book!

Read This Book! is a video podcast produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is available on YouTube and iTunes.

 

Lisa Von Drasek talked about author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier in this episode of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries, hosted by Tim Johnson. 

Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, and Sisters — all New York Times best-sellers. She will launch her latest graphic novel, Ghosts, at the University of Minnesota’s Cowles Auditorium on Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Red Balloon Bookshop. 

Online Reservations

Note about the book signing: A separate reservation is required to ensure your spot in the book-signing line. If you wish to purchase a book and reserve your spot in line, complete the form at the Red Balloon Bookshop website.

Telgemeier’s graphic novels discussed by Von Drasek included:

* Smile by Raina Telgemeier

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* Drama by Raina Telgemeier

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* The Baby-sitters Club (series) by Raina Telgemeier

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Ramsey County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

About Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries.

Wow your guests at your summer garden party this year!

In this episode of Read This Book!, Megan Kocher and Lisa Von Drasek discuss books for foodies that provide tips on growing food in your house, making sweet corn pancakes, and baking delicious pies. 

Find the reviewed books:

* Indoor Kitchen Gardening by Elizabeth Millard 

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* Sweet Corn Spectacular by Marie Porter

* From University of Minnesota Libraries

* From Hennepin County Library

* From Saint Paul Public Library

* First Prize Pies by Allison Kave

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