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."