The Selection is a hardcore mashup of Cinderella, The Bachelor

The Selection, by Kiera Cass, is a dystopian romance that is essentially a hardcore mashup of Cinderella and The Bachelor. This story starts in the…
The Barrens wows on every page

By Tim Rumsey, MDThe Barrens, “a novel of love and death in the Canadian arctic” is the writing debut of father–daughter, co-authors Kurt and Elle…
Summer with Saint Paul Public Library

By Terry Giinther, Library Manager Saint Paul Public Library offers opportunities to enjoy reading and learning at home, at the beach, the park, the cabin or…
Bea’s Picture Book Recommendations (Part II)

BEA’S BOOKSBea’s Picture Book Recommendations (Part II) Hello readers! I decided that there are so many great picture books out there, why not do a Part…
Kick off summer with Saint Paul Public Library, Expanding Hours at West 7th

By Terry Giinther, Library Manager Summer Spark offers reading, learning fun for kids and teens all summer long All Saint Paul Public Library locations invite…
Let’s lead the way, families deserve better

council perspectivesLet’s lead the way, families deserve better Rebecca Noecker City Council Member, Ward 2columnistOpen any newspaper or ask any parent, employer, or childcare provider…
Feeling down? You are not alone and we can get help

West End Healthline Feeling down? You are not alone and we can get help by Jared Madsen, MD“I just don’t see the point in going…
It’s time to take responsibility for our schools

letter to the editor It’s time to take responsibility for our schoolsBy Bill HoskoIn Senator Pappas’ April column, Addressing Minnesota’s Public Education Crisis, she avoided using…
The Storyteller is a coming-of-age novel filled with mystery, suspense

ABBY’S ANGLEReview by Abby HortonIn The Storyteller, Kathryn Williams’s coming of age novel, we follow a typical teenage girl living her normal life in the…